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Event:
CDFC 18: Ace vs Slice 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Baginkski misses with a straight right.
Baginkski lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Aidan Hall has been cut.
Hall feints and then cracks Baginkski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baginkski down.
Baginkski swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Baginkski with a hook.
Baginkski lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #KD#
Baginkski throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hall stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Baginkski follows into mount! #ROC#Hall is rocked!
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!
Baginkski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall is still in real trouble! Can Baginkski finish him?
Hall wants to control but Baginkski is having none of it.
Hall seems to have recovered his senses.
Baginkski controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I would not like to be Hall right now.
Hall wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Baginkski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall tries to roll but Baginkski sticks to his back.
Baginkski controls the position.#T3#
Baginkski avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands.
Baginkski controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Good control from Baginkski.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Baginkski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Further stalling from Baginkski.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet but Baginkski has full control of the position and if anything, Hall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall trying to get back to his feet but Baginkski is in full control for now.
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gallagher Baginkski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aidan Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Baginkski scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baginkski's sensitive parts.
Baginkski lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Aidan Hall's cut even more.
Baginkski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baginkski moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Baginkski is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall tries to work over Baginkski's front leg with a kick but Baginkski checks it.
Baginkski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD#
Baginkski lands a head kick that stumbles Hall and the fighters go to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baginkski stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Baginkski forces his way into half guard.
Baginkski prevents Hall from improving his position.
Hall trying to get back to full guard but Baginkski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gallagher Baginkski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Baginkski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Baginkski controlling from mount.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Baginkski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baginkski controlling from the full mount.
Hall has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Hall tries to escape but Baginkski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Baginkski is riding his opponent, not letting Hall buck him off.
Hall just trying to survive but Baginkski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hall wants to get back to his feet.
Baginkski controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baginkski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hall doesn't escape.
Hall trying to control the action but Baginkski just sinks the hooks in.
Hall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Baginkski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is trying to get back to his feet but Baginkski has full control of the position and if anything, Hall has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gallagher Baginkski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aidan Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Baginkski there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baginkski - that will leave a mark!
Hall avoids the head kick by Baginkski.
Baginkski throws a head kick that misses.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall wants to slow Baginkski down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baginkski tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baginkski throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Baginkski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Baginkski throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall lands a nice looking body kick.
Baginkski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baginkski throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Gallagher Baginkski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baginkski catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baginkski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick but Baginkski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been told by Baginkski's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Baginkski lands with a nice combination. Hall backs away looking to recover.
Baginkski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Baginkski throws a head kick that Hall semi-blocks.
#CUT#The cut above Aidan Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hall scores with a leg kick.
Baginkski throws a lazy head kick
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baginkski connects with a jab.#CUT#Aidan Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baginkski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baginkski misses with a wild body shot.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baginkski moves away.
Hall misses with a body kick.
Baginkski misses with a head kick.
Hall stuns Baginkski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall avoids the head kick by Baginkski.
Gallagher Baginkski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Baginkski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall scores with a push kick.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Baginkski moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hall scores with a punch to the head.
Hall defending well as Baginkski loads up on a big left hand.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baginkski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baginkski lands with a shot to the body.
Hall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baginkski moves away.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Baginkski avoids it.
And Baginkski counters with a quick kick to the body but Hall blocks it.
Baginkski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher Baginkski is winning the standup battle so far.
Baginkski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Baginkski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Aidan Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hall.
Hall just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaginkski.
Baginkski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick that misses.
Baginkski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall avoids the head kick by Baginkski.
#CL2#
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baginkski avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Baginkski managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Baginkski blocks it.
Hall misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Baginkski breaks from the clinch.
Baginkski lands the left hand.
Baginkski throws a head kick that misses.
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Baginkski's leg but Baginkski calmly moves out of range.
Baginkski throws a counter high kick but Hall was just alert enough to avoid it.
Baginkski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baginkski checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hall avoids the head kick by Baginkski.
Baginkski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baginkski throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Baginkski lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baginkski tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baginkski misses with a head kick.
Hall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baginkski scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Baginkski lands a head kick. Hall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Baginkski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hall slips a jab from Baginkski.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baginkski moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Baginkski blocks the low kick.
Baginkski throws a counter high kick but Hall was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baginkski moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
A lazy left from Baginkski finds it's target.
Baginkski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good exchange - Baginkski coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gallagher Baginkski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baginkski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gallagher Baginkski! |
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Event:
ICE 7: Iontach
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Downing fails with the takedown.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall leaves Downing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Downing shoots in.
Hall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aidan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
Downing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Downing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Keenan Downing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downing with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall. #T1#
Downing looking to slow down the pace here.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall unloads a knee to the mid-section. Downing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hall using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Downing looks winded!
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downing darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Downing into the cage.
Hall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Downing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Downing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downing shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downing just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHall.
Downing fails with the takedown
and Hall counters with a head kick. That will keep Downing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T2#
Downing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Downing backs away, Hall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Downing misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Hall landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hall.
#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Downing looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Downing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Downing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Downing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Downing is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Downing misses the target.
Aidan Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Downing throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a head kick.
Downing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hall pinned against the cage. Hall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downing.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Downing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downing.
Downing closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Downing pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Downing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a big head kick but Downing shrugs it off.
No luck for Downing with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Downing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downing can do to turn this around?
Downing misses with a takedown attempt
and Hall counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Downing is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downing.
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Downing throws out the jab.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Downing was just out of range.
Downing fails with the takedown#KD#
and Hall counters with a head kick that drops Downing to the mat! Downing scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Downing is rocked!
Aidan Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keenan Downing.
Downing with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hall counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Downing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downing just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHall.
Downing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Downing is breathing heavily.
Downing dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Downing goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Downing was just out of range.
Downing shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Downing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Downing manages to circle out of the way.
Downing looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.
Downing has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a big head kick but Downing shrugs it off.
Downing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aidan Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Downing throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Downing shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downing with a poor takedown
and Hall counters with a head kick.
Downing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Downing throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Downing was just out of range.
Downing shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Downing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Downing shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Downing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Downing tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily#KD#
and Hall counters with a head kick that drops Downing to the mat! Downing scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Downing is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?#T3#
Hall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Downing seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Downing drives through with a takedown into Hall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hall is adopting a defensive guard.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Downing is proving a slippery customer.
Downing trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hall pulls Downing in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Downing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Downing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall is looking to sweep but instead, Downing has passed into half guard.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downing on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downing wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Downing has latched onto it... Big trouble! Downing pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hall is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Downing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keenan Downing!
A very excited looking Keenan Downing made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Hall thows a body kick. Perez tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Hall has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
#TD#
Perez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Perez has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hall doesn't defend quickly enough and Perez has managed to lock this one up! Can Hall escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Perez on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cesar Perez!
Cesar Perez 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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