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Event:
BFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Baldwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bryant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Bryant forces Baldwin back against the cage and clinches.
Baldwin blocks a body shot from Bryant. #BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Baldwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bryant is fending him off so far but Baldwin persists. Nope, Bryant circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baldwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baldwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldwin shoots in and drives through. Bryant sprawls well.
Bryant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bryant.#CUT2#It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.#CL2#
Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baldwin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bryant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Baldwin.
Baldwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baldwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baldwin's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Baldwin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Bryant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baldwin tries to pull guard but Bryant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Bryant manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bryant clinches. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Baldwin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Baldwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Baldwin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baldwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Baldwin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bryant dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Baldwin working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Baldwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bryant wants to stand but Baldwin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bryant postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Baldwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Baldwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Baldwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baldwin trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant wanted to stand there but Baldwin had control of the position.
We've been informed that Bryant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Baldwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB#
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Baldwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baldwin has a closed guard, preventing Bryant from standing up. #SU2#
Bryant stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Animal Baldwin's cut.
That's time! Baldwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baldwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baldwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Bryant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Bryant drives through and clinches with Baldwin against the cage.
Bryant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Bryant tries to work over Baldwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bryant is fending him off so far but Baldwin persists. Nope, Bryant circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baldwin shoots for a takedown but Bryant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Baldwin closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch.
Baldwin goes for a double leg but Bryant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bryant continues to drive forward.#T1#
Baldwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryant lands an elbow that stopped Baldwin in his tracks for a moment.
Baldwin wants a takedown.
Bryant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards. #CUT2#Animal Baldwin's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryant circles away.#CL2#
Bryant rushes Baldwin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin shoots in but no luck this time.
Baldwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Bryant tries to sprawl out of it but Baldwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bryant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baldwin, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Baldwin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bryant lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bryant. #BC2#
Bryant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Animal Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left and a right from Bryant both land. Nice combination.
Bobby Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bryant sprawls well. Bryant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#Animal Baldwin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bryant and sends Baldwin crashing to the mat! Bryant follows him down to the mat - Baldwin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Bryant decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Bryant has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baldwin throws a hook to the side of Bryant's head but Bryant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Baldwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#Jeez, Animal Baldwin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#CL2#
Bryant rushes Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baldwin stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position. #BC2#
Bryant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Bryant drops his shoulder and cracks Baldwin with a huge uppercut! Baldwin goes down! Can Bryant finish him?
#ROC2#Baldwin is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Animal Baldwin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Bryant!
Bobby Bryant gave a mention to HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 7
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Donk. Cider catches Baldwin right on the button with a cross.
Cider swats away the attempt to clinch by Baldwin.
Cider connects with a jab.
Cider misses the jab.
Baldwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baldwin somewhat.
Cider lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baldwin at a distance.
Baldwin darts in trying to clinch
and Cider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cider digs a good hook to Baldwin's body.
Cider with a jab.
Cider cracks Baldwin with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baldwin. #T1#
Baldwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cider cracks Baldwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cider scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Baldwin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cider is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Baldwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baldwin wants to take a breather but Cider manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Baldwin.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldwin is pushing down on Cider's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cider is fighting to maintain full guard but Baldwin has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Baldwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cider keeping control of the position.
Cider is trying to stand back up but Baldwin is controlling him
#T3#
Baldwin is looking to take a break and control but Cider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Baldwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cider on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cider tries to get out of the position.
Cider is looking for a sweep. Baldwin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cider is looking to get back to full guard here but Baldwin has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Baldwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baldwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baldwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Baldwin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cider rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baldwin's guard! Nice work there by Cider!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fistin Cider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Animal Baldwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cider leaves Baldwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cider is looking to counter punch.
Cider scores with a nice right hand.
Animal Baldwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Cider.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cider scores with a jab.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Baldwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cider sprawls well. He's pushed Baldwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fistin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Animal Baldwin.
Jab, jab by Cider - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider connects with the punch.
Cider is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baldwin walks into a jab.#ROC#Baldwin is rocked!
Fistin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Baldwin right on the button. Baldwin goes down! Cider follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cider gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fistin Cider!
An out of breath Fistin Cider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin. #CL2#
Kowalkiewicz pushes Baldwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Baldwin jumps guard but Kowalkiewicz stands there with Baldwin around his waist. Baldwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baldwin goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalkiewicz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Baldwin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Baldwin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kowalkiewicz clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kowalkiewicz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baldwin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Baldwin (0) vs (4) Kowalkiewicz
Baldwin tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1#
Kowalkiewicz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Baldwin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kowalkiewicz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Baldwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kowalkiewicz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baldwin's body.
Baldwin tries to escape but Kowalkiewicz has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Kowalkiewicz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kowalkiewicz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kowalkiewicz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Baldwin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kowalkiewicz is hanging on to Baldwin's back as he tries to escape.
Baldwin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Baldwin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kowalkiewicz pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (7) Kowalkiewicz#T5#
Baldwin is looking to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kowalkiewicz prevents Baldwin from getting the reversal.
Kowalkiewicz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz is continuing to stall.#T6#
Baldwin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Baldwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Baldwin tries to roll over but Kowalkiewicz keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is taking a breather. Baldwin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalkiewicz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8##SUB#
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baldwin wants to improve his position but Kowalkiewicz is controlling well.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the action here.#T9##SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin is in trouble now - Kowalkiewicz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (10) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Kowalkiewicz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Baldwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baldwin gets back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baldwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kowalkiewicz pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Baldwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kowalkiewicz seems content to control.#SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Kowalkiewicz stalling. #T12#
The adventures of Kowalkiewicz the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB#
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz is controlling the pace.
Kowalkiewicz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (13) Kowalkiewicz
Baldwin is trying to escape the mount.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Baldwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kowalkiewicz wants to pass to mount but Baldwin is defending the position.
Kowalkiewicz moves into full mount! Baldwin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (16) Kowalkiewicz
Kowalkiewicz controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kowalkiewicz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz wins on points by 16 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dany Leblond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Baldwin shoots in and bounces Leblond off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baldwin (2) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Leblond throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baldwin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (5) vs (0) Leblond
Baldwin working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Leblond is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblond is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baldwin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (7) vs (0) Leblond
Leblond tries to improve his position but instead Baldwin has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Baldwin (10) vs (0) Leblond
Baldwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leblond wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Leblond rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Baldwin trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Baldwin won't allow Leblond to sweep him here.
Leblond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Leblond is trying to control the position but Baldwin postures up.
Baldwin passes into half guard.
Leblond gets full guard.
Leblond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baldwin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leblond looking to control but Baldwin passes into half guard.
Leblond tries to roll over but Baldwin keeps him under control.
Leblond trying to control but Baldwin postures up.
#T3#
Baldwin trying to control the action but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to pass Leblond's guard but actually Leblond recovers to full guard.
Leblond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baldwin trying to control but Leblond is working from the bottom.
Leblond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Leblond wants to sweep but no luck.
Leblond has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baldwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leblond is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Baldwin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblond is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Leblond manages to get to full guard.
Baldwin wants to pass the guard but Leblond is keeping the position.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
Leblond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baldwin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baldwin (10) vs (2) Leblond
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Leblond tries to pass. #SUB#
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leblond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leblond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Leblond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Leblond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Baldwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leblond defends it easily.
Leblond content to stall in guard here.
Leblond tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Baldwin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Leblond rolls with it to try and escape but Baldwin cranks on the arm and Leblond is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Animal Baldwin! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baldwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tudekiks swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Tudekiks rushes Baldwin and presses him up against the cage.
Baldwin tries to pull guard but Tudekiks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tudekiks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baldwin stops a takedown attempt from Tudekiks.
Baldwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baldwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudekiks is trying to drag Baldwin to the mat but Baldwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baldwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tudekiks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baldwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baldwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tudekiks clinches up with Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Baldwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Tudekiks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baldwin regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baldwin (0) vs (2) Tudekiks#T1##SUB#
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Tudekiks defends easily.
#SUB#
Baldwin is looking for a triangle but Tudekiks pushes his legs off easily.
Tudekiks wants to pass the guard but Baldwin is keeping the position.
Baldwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Tudekiks defends easily.
Tudekiks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudekiks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Baldwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tudekiks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tudekiks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tudekiks pushing down on Baldwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Baldwin makes his way to full guard, as Tudekiks worked for a kimura.
#SUB#
Tudekiks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baldwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudekiks has managed to get both his arms back between Baldwin's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
Tudekiks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Tudekiks defends easily.
Tudekiks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Baldwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudekiks is aware though and is defending well.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
Baldwin is trying to control the position but Tudekiks postures up. #T4##SUB#
Baldwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudekiks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tudekiks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tudekiks advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Tudekiks is trying to work for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
#SUB#
Baldwin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tudekiks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tudekiks! Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (5) Tudekiks
Tudekiks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (0) vs (7) Tudekiks
Tudekiks prevents Baldwin from getting the reversal.#T5#
Tudekiks controlling the position easily from mount.
Baldwin is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Tudekiks has hold of Baldwin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baldwin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baldwin regains half guard.#SUB#
Baldwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tudekiks pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tudekiks seems to be working for a kimura but Baldwin defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Tudekiks is trying to control. Baldwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Baldwin with the active half guard here but Tudekiks passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (10) Tudekiks
Baldwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baldwin tries to bench press Tudekiks off him but Tudekiks keeps the position.
Tudekiks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baldwin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (0) vs (12) Tudekiks#SUB2#
Tudekiks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baldwin has worked his arm free - good work by Baldwin!
#SUB2#
Tudekiks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T7##SUB2#
Tudekiks is trying to get an arm triangle but Baldwin is defending well. #SUB2#
Tudekiks tries for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well. #SUB2#
Tudekiks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tudekiks tries for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well. #T8#
Tudekiks trying to control the position but Baldwin is working away.
Baldwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tudekiks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baldwin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tudekiks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Baldwin with the active half guard here but Tudekiks passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (15) Tudekiks
Tudekiks tries to advance to mount but Baldwin denies him. #T9#
Baldwin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tudekiks is working for a submission of some sort.
Tudekiks is looking to take a break and control but Baldwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tudekiks is trying to work for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
Baldwin wants to control but Tudekiks is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tudekiks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baldwin sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin gets full guard.#SUB#
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudekiks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Baldwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tudekiks defends it easily.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tudekiks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Baldwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tudekiks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tudekiks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baldwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudekiks has managed to get both his arms back between Baldwin's legs - danger averted.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
Tudekiks tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard. #T12#
Tudekiks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tudekiks trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tudekiks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tudekiks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Baldwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudekiks is aware though and is defending well.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Baldwin is tightening it up a little... Tudekiks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tudekiks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tudekiks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Baldwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Animal Baldwin! |
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Event:
BFC 22: Alexander Vs. Matsuda
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pickard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Baldwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pickard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pickard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pickard cracks Baldwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pickard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Pickard tries to keep at a distance but Baldwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baldwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pickard avoids it.
Baldwin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pickard to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pickard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldwin moves forwards but Pickard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Pickard scores with a nice head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baldwin or perhaps it was just good defense by Pickard, which made it look bad.
Pickard throws a counter combo.
Pickard tries a head kick but it misses.
Baldwin darts in trying to clinch
and Pickard counters with a stiff right hand.
Baldwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baldwin there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Baldwin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pickard did well to prevent Baldwin getting side control.
Baldwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pickard wants to stand back up but Baldwin manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
Pickard pushes Baldwin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baldwin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baldwin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pickard to see if he's OK.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickard is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it. #SUB#
Baldwin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pickard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pickard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baldwin off and has taken his back!#T3#
Pickard doesn't have the hooks in and Baldwin manages to turn into his guard.
Pickard told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pickard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pickard is looking to sweep but instead, Baldwin has passed into half guard.
Pickard is trying to control but Baldwin manages to pass to mount!
Pickard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Pickard wants to control but Baldwin is having none of it.
Baldwin lands a big shot there that rocks Pickard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#It looks like Rodney Pickard has been cut.
Baldwin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pickard is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Baldwin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Animal Baldwin! |
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Event:
BFC 19 : Dudayev Vs. Rodrigues
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Warlovski sprawls well. He's pushed Baldwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warlovski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Baldwin shoots in and bounces Warlovski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Warlovski is looking to stand up but Baldwin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Warlovski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Warlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warlovski lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Warlovski scores with a spinning back kick!
Baldwin tries to move into range but Warlovski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warlovski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warlovski cracks Baldwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warlovski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Baldwin closes the distance but Warlovski moves to the side
and Warlovski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baldwin looks winded!
Warlovski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warlovski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warlovski lands a nice looking body kick.
Baldwin moves forwards but Warlovski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Animal Baldwin's cut even more.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warlovski delivers a nice body kick.
Warlovski scores with a push kick.
Crunch! Warlovski slams his shin into Baldwin's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warlovski.#KD#
Warlovski sends Baldwin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warlovski is motioning to the referee to let Baldwin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Baldwin is rocked!
A solid body kick from Warlovski.
Baldwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Warlovski finish him?
Baldwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Warlovski! Baldwin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Warlovski!
In his post fight interview, Igor Warlovski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BFC BLOODBATH 2
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Baldwin moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mataitai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mataitai stuns Baldwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mataitai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baldwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mataitai jabs at Baldwin's body.
Mataitai lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Animal Baldwin's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Mataitai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Baldwin sprawling to the canvas! Baldwin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mataitai finish him?!
#ROC2#Baldwin is rocked!
Mataitai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mataitai throws a monster overhand right that drops Baldwin! Mataitai follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Willy Mataitai waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veena bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baldwin's head.
Baldwin moves forwards but Veena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baldwin has his takedown stuffed
and Veena counters with a stiff right hand.
Veena throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veena lands a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Baldwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Veena gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baldwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Veena working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Veena breaks the clinch.
Jab by Veena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veena scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.#CL2#
Veena drives through and clinches with Baldwin against the cage.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Veena as the two fighters clinch.
Veena works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baldwin is breathing heavily.
Baldwin jumps guard but Veena turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Veena.
Still in the clinch, Veena scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veena lands a body shot.
Veena lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Veena lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baldwin backwards.
Veena throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veena lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Veena.
Still in the clinch, Veena scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veena lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Veena breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Veena rushes Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Baldwin pulls guard.
Veena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Veena controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Veena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baldwin controls Veena momentarily but Veena frees himself.
Veena is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baldwin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3##SUB#
Baldwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Baldwin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veena passes into half guard.
Veena prevents Baldwin from improving his position.#SUB#
Baldwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Baldwin is trying to maintain the position but Veena is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Baldwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veena pulls his head out easily.
Baldwin wants to get back to full guard.
Baldwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veena's back!
Veena covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Veena won't enjoy being in this position. Baldwin looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Veena is tapping - it's over boys! Baldwin picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Animal Baldwin!
An intense looking Animal Baldwin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You all keep doubting me'. |
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Event:
HFC 17 - Tragedy vs Rocca
Date: May 01, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Miz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Miz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baldwin back to the cage. Miz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miz misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Miz misses #TD#
and Baldwin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baldwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baldwin lands a couple of elbows.
Baldwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baldwin stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.
Miz looking to control.
#SUB2#
Miz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baldwin stacks Miz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baldwin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Baldwin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miz taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Miz is rocked!#SUB#
Baldwin working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miz turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Baldwin off and cradles Miz's limp body as Baldwin celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Animal Baldwin!
Animal Baldwin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You all keep doubting me'.
Fits Miz spoke after the fight, saying 'FUCKING KNEW I SHOULD'VE JUST GONE TO LHW. THIS BITCH JUST GOT LUCKY THATS ALL'.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 6253 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal Baldwin (ranked 4348 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Animal Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kraulthammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baldwin is trying to defend but Kraulthammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Baldwin
Baldwin actively working from the bottom here.
Kraulthammer is thwarting Baldwin's attempts to control the position.
Kraulthammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baldwin moves into full guard.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraulthammer defends well.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraulthammer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraulthammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Kraulthammer drops back looking for a leg! Baldwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baldwin manages to kick Kraulthammer off! Kraulthammer jumps back into Baldwin's guard.
Kraulthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraulthammer wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Kraulthammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baldwin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baldwin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baldwin! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (4) Baldwin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is looking for a sweep.
Baldwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baldwin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kraulthammer is looking to regain half guard here but Baldwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Baldwin tries for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraulthammer, who protects the arm well.
Kraulthammer is trying to control Baldwin's posture but Baldwin avoids it.
Kraulthammer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kraulthammer tries to get out of the position.
Kraulthammer holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin trying to control the action but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baldwin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (4) Baldwin
Kraulthammer is hanging on to Baldwin's back as he tries to escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baldwin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin trying to control the hands but Kraulthammer won't let him.
Baldwin tries to escape but Kraulthammer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baldwin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kraulthammer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Baldwin doesn't escape.
Kraulthammer is persistently looking for the submission but Baldwin is defending it well.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kraulthammer looking for the choke from the back.
Kraulthammer looking to break Baldwin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baldwin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kraulthammer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baldwin tries to roll but Kraulthammer sticks to his back.
Kraulthammer is not going to allow Baldwin to sit and survive in this position.
Kraulthammer is trying to stick to Baldwin's back but Baldwin is turning into Kraulthammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kraulthammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baldwin. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (6) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.
Kraulthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baldwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baldwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baldwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldwin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraulthammer's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baldwin is looking to take a break and control but Kraulthammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baldwin is trying to work for a kimura but Kraulthammer is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kraulthammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer is trying to keep Baldwin in close.
Kraulthammer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baldwin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraulthammer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (8) vs (6) Baldwin
Baldwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kraulthammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kraulthammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kraulthammer seems to have locked his on tight now - Baldwin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kraulthammer, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lars Kraulthammer!
Lars Kraulthammer took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can run through anyone'. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hold Ya Down (ranked 3650 p4p, 141 weight class) and Animal Baldwin (ranked 4323 p4p, 379 weight class). Hold Ya Down is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hold Ya Down! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Animal Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ya Down pushes Baldwin up against the cage in a clinch.
Baldwin manages to pull guard.
Ya Down drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baldwin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ya Down has Baldwin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ya Down (0) vs (2) Baldwin
Baldwin looking to sit in guard and control but Ya Down gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ya Down (2) vs (2) Baldwin
Baldwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Ya Down from controlling successfully.
Baldwin working for a triangle but Ya Down defends it easily.
Ya Down has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ya Down has gone for a leg lock! Baldwin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ya Down's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ya Down (2) vs (4) Baldwin
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Down trying to control the position.
Ya Down is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baldwin has gone for a leg lock! Ya Down slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baldwin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ya Down (4) vs (4) Baldwin
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ya Down doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ya Down manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ya Down rolls with it to try and escape but Baldwin cranks on the arm and Ya Down is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Animal Baldwin!
As Animal Baldwin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You all keep doubting me'. |
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Event:
HFC Tournament Rd 3
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Fury dips to his left and cracks Baldwin with an uppercut!
Fury lands with a hook. Baldwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Fury.
Fury scores with a hook.
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baldwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fury moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fury.
Fury lands with a nice body punch.
Fury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baldwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It looks like Fury has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
Fury bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baldwin's head backwards.
Baldwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fury tests Baldwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baldwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.
Fury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baldwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fury.
Baldwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baldwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fury goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Fury.
Fury sizes up Baldwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baldwin.
Fury is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury throws a right and a left that Baldwin avoids nicely.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury connects with a nice looking jab.
Fury with a jab.
Baldwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fury lands a jab-cross combination.
Fury lands with a shot to the body.
Baldwin wants to clinch but Fury slips to the side
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Baldwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baldwin moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.#T3#
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baldwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Baldwin misses.
Baldwin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baldwin walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldwin drops his hands momentarily and Fury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Baldwin shoots and misses
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fury scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fury lands with an uppercut that bounces Baldwin off the cage and back into range.
Fury throws a one two combo.
Fury scores with a three punch combo!
Fury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baldwin on the side of the head.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fury duly obliges.
A punch lands to the side of Baldwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baldwin misses with a takedown
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Animal Baldwin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baldwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Baldwin closes the distance but Fury moves to the side
and Fury counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baldwin slips a jab and a cross from Fury.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Baldwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fury.
Baldwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baldwin scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Baldwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tyson Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baldwin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Fury.
Tyson Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baldwin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fury has got the better of the exchanges.
Good exchange - Fury coming out on top.
Fury connects with a jab.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury stuns Baldwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Nice cross by Fury.
Fury thuds his right hand into Baldwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fury lands a jab-cross combination.
Fury lands with an uppercut that bounces Baldwin off the cage and back into range.
Fury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fury lands a glancing blow to the side of Baldwin's head.
Fury is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fury is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Baldwin backpedaling.
Good exchange - Fury coming out on top.#T3#
Baldwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fury defends well and Baldwin ends up having to push Fury into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baldwin takes one on the button.
Tyson Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baldwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baldwin tries to clinch but Fury is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Fury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baldwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fury scores with a nice head shot.
Fury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldwin with the counter takedown but Fury avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!
Fury darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Fury thuds a left hand into Baldwin's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baldwin shoots and misses
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baldwin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baldwin walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baldwin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Fury dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Animal Baldwin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baldwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baldwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fury lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baldwin tries to clinch but Fury moves away
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Fury jabs at Baldwin's body.
Fury throws a series of strikes that have Baldwin backpedaling.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baldwin can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Baldwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Fury lands with a good body shot.
Baldwin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baldwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fury throws out a powerful jab.
A left and a right from Fury both land. Nice combination.
Good shot there by Fury.
Fury connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
Fury sets himself, and Baldwin steps forward looking for the clinch! Fury avoids it this time.
Fury throws a right and a left that Baldwin avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Baldwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fury's guard.#T2#
Baldwin postures up and lands a big shot to Fury's brow.
Fury wants to sweep here but Baldwin controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury keeping full guard, as Baldwin tries to pass.
Baldwin passes Fury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baldwin is trying to control. Fury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fury wants to control but Baldwin is keeping busy.
#T3##SU2#
Baldwin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fury to get to his feet. #TD2#
Baldwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fury scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Baldwin manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Fury tries to improve his position but Baldwin has taken his back! Baldwin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Fury tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Baldwin pushes Fury away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Animal Baldwin!
An intense looking Animal Baldwin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You all keep doubting me'.
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Event:
#1 Contender Series 265
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Denver lands with a straight right. Baldwin didn't see that one coming.
Denver throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Denver throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Baldwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baldwin digs a right hand underneath Denver's ribcage. Denver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Denver misses with a punch to the body.
Denver stops a takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Denver is trying to break the clinch but Baldwin is controlling him.
Denver has a couple of punches blocked by Baldwin.
#TD#
Baldwin jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Denver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Denver wants to get up but he can't break Baldwin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Denver looking to improve position, pressing down on Baldwin's thigh with his hand. Baldwin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Denver paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Denver's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Baldwin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Animal Baldwin!
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Event:
HFC 2 - Get Belted
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Lane tests Baldwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baldwin slips under a jab.
Lane lands with a nice body punch.
Lane misses with a hook. Baldwin ducked under it nicely.
Baldwin closes the distance and clinches up with Lane, looking for a takedown. Baldwin pushes Lane against the cage but Lane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baldwin fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lane. Baldwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Lane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Baldwin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lane keeping moving, preventing Baldwin from controlling successfully.
Baldwin prevents Lane from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Baldwin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Lane wants to get back to his feet but Baldwin passes into half guard.
Baldwin stalling.
Lane is trying to stand back up but Baldwin is controlling him
Lane is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baldwin misses with a takedown attempt - Lane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baldwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baldwin shoots in but Lane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lane tries to score with a low kick but Baldwin moves his leg out of the way.
Baldwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lane.
Baldwin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lane.
Good standup being displayed there by Lane as he connects with a hook.
Lane misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Baldwin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Lane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baldwin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lane to the mat. Lane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lane is looking to stand up but Baldwin isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Lane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baldwin manages to pass to side control.
Lane wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baldwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lane scores with a hook.
Lane misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Lane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gumby Lane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good shot there by Lane.#CL#
Baldwin has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baldwin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lane is trying to push Baldwin away but Baldwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Baldwin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lane is looking to stand back up but Baldwin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lane is trying to escape back to his feet but Baldwin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lane is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Lane tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Baldwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lane is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lane trying desperately to get to his feet.
Baldwin looking to control but Lane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lane defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baldwin. #T3#
Lane is trying to stand up.
Animal Baldwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Baldwin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lane lands a head shot.
Jab by Lane.#T4#
Baldwin shoots in but Lane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from Lane.
Lane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baldwin ducks under a wild hook from Lane.
Lane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baldwin walks into a stiff left hand from Lane.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane misses with a two punch combination.
Lane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baldwin is looking to counter the offense by Lane and move into the clinch.
Lane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baldwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gumby Lane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Baldwin blocks the leg kick.
Baldwin feinted with a counter takedown.
Lane throws a leg kick #CL#
and Baldwin counters by moving into the clinch.
Lane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lane wants to break free but Baldwin has control.
Lane tries to break free but Baldwin pushes him back against the cage.
Lane working hard to break the clinch.
Lane can't break the clinch.
Lane can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin prevents Lane from breaking the clinch.
Baldwin prevents Lane from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Baldwin wants the takedown. Lane is fighting it off but Baldwin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lane's guard against the cage.
Lane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baldwin manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVB#
Baldwin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lane is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baldwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lane is looking to escape.
Lane is trying to stand.#T2#
The referee warns Lane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Baldwin looking to secure an arm triangle but Lane defends it well.
Baldwin looking to control but Lane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baldwin won't let Lane get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3##ES2#
Lane somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Lane misses the target.
Baldwin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lane.
Baldwin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Lane finds it's way through Baldwin's defenses.
Lane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Lane misses.
Baldwin throws a big counter combination but Lane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Baldwin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lane circles away.
Gumby Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Lane looks to move away, Baldwin throws a big counter combo but Lane just gets out of the way.
Gumby Lane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baldwin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baldwin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lane lunges at Baldwin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baldwin's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lane misses with a combination
#CL#
and Baldwin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gumby Lane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lane is trying to push Baldwin away but Baldwin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane is trying to break free.
Animal Baldwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baldwin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gumby Lane.
I've got Lane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gumby Lane!
During a confident post fight interview, Gumby Lane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Core Combat IV
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Madness lands with a straight right. Baldwin didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Animal Baldwin has been cut.
Madness works over Baldwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Madness scores with a hook to the body. Baldwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madness lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Madness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madness misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Baldwin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baldwin. #BC#
Madness manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madness fails to land with a series of punches.
Baldwin wants to counter the offense by Madness and move into the clinch position.
Madness looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldwin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Madness lands a right hook to the body.
Baldwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
That has opened up Animal Baldwin's cut even more.
A punch combination from Madness misses.
Baldwin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madness defends it well.#T1#
Baldwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madness.
Baldwin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baldwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baldwin moves in looking to clinch but Madness pushes him off.
Baldwin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Madness digs a good hook to Baldwin's body.
Madness looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madness lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Madness. Those never looked like landing.
Baldwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Madness tries to bum rush Baldwin with a series of wild strikes but Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madness will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baldwin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Madness.#T2#
Madness misses with a double jab.
Baldwin fails with the takedown
letting Madness counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Madness misses.
Baldwin dodges the punch combination from Madness.
Baldwin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Madness shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baldwin eats them both and turns towards Madness to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baldwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Madness shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baldwin eats them both and turns towards Madness to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baldwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
The cut above Animal Baldwin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch combination from Madness misses.
Baldwin throws a fast counter high kick but Madness manages to duck under it in time.
Madness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madness is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Madness is breathing heavily.
Baldwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madness appears to be looking for a big counter.
Madness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madness works over Baldwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Madness throws a body punch but Baldwin moves out of range.
Madness moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBaldwin.
Madness throws a series of punches but Baldwin moves out of range.
Baldwin tries to clinch but Madness is having none of it. #T4##CL2#
Madness tries to keep at a distance but Baldwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madness stops a takedown attempt from Baldwin.
Madness is trying to drag Baldwin to the mat but Baldwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Baldwin manages to pull guard.
Baldwin lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Baldwin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baldwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madness manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Madness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Animal Baldwin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Madness throws a right and a left that Baldwin avoids nicely.
Madness moves into range and connects with a jab.
Madness lands with a nice body punch.
Madness displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No joy there for Madness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madness scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baldwin in his tracks. #CUT#
Animal Baldwin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madness catches Baldwin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madness fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madness goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Animal Baldwin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rand Madness!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Baldwin as Foster shoots in.
Foster just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Foster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baldwin to the ground. Foster is now in Baldwin's guard.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Baldwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baldwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Baldwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Foster has Baldwin pulled in close to control his posture.
Baldwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baldwin preventing the sweep.
Foster really is a fat lump.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baldwin won't allow Foster to sweep him here.
Foster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baldwin is controlling him.
Baldwin content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Baldwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##TD#
Foster scores with a takedown into Baldwin's guard.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baldwin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Baldwin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Foster has Baldwin pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Foster has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baldwin has passed into side control.
Foster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Baldwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Animal Baldwin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Foster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Baldwin sneaks out the side door and pushes Foster away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Foster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baldwin's guard.#ES2#
Baldwin wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster tries for a takedown but Baldwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baldwin pinned against the cage. Baldwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Foster backs off Baldwin throws a huge counter combo but Foster manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baldwin - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Foster misses.
Baldwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Baldwin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baldwin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Foster manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
Foster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Foster trying to mount his opponent but Baldwin defends it.
Baldwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster tries to stand and escape but Baldwin actually recovers to full guard. #T3#
Foster wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Foster stays in close to Baldwin's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Foster lying in Baldwin's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Baldwin decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Foster taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Animal Baldwin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Blevio lands a body shot.
Blevio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baldwin shoots in and drives through. Blevio sprawls well.
Baldwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Blevio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baldwin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blevio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baldwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blevio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blevio lands an elbow.
Blevio trying to control the action but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Baldwin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Baldwin is trying to control Blevio's posture but Blevio avoids it. #SUB#
Blevio is trying to get an arm triangle but Baldwin is defending well.
Blevio scoring with punches from side control.
Blevio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Blevio has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Baldwin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Blevio yanks on the arm and Baldwin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Blevio.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Blevio!
Roberto Blevio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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