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Event:
VFC 9 Tapout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and French tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and French counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
French throws a shot to the body.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting French counter with a right hand.
Frank French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chett Baker .
Jab by French.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like French wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
French thuds a left hand into Baker 's body.
Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but French defends well and Baker ends up having to push French into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
French was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baker fails with the takedown
and French counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chett Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
French was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker misses with a takedown
enabling French to counter with a crisp jab.
French throws a monster overhand right that drops Baker ! French follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank French!
An out of breath Frank French 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islander counters with a straight right hand.
Son Islander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chett Baker .
Baker fails with the takedown
and Islander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker misses with a takedown
letting Islander counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker tries for a takedown but Islander circles away easily
and Islander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Islander sprawls well. Islander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Islander throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##TD2#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into Islander's guard.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Islander is pulling down on Baker 's head to control his posture.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Islander managing to control the position.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Baker scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Islander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Islander's brow.
Islander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islander tries to get out of the position.
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Islander keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Islander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Baker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Islander keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker throwing strikes from guard but Islander blocks nicely. #T4#
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Baker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Islander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Islander is breathing heavily.
Islander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker .
Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Islander keeps working.
Islander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chett Baker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Islander but Islander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Islander to counter with a crisp jab.
Son Islander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chett Baker .
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Islander counters with a three punch combo that has Baker backing up. Baker nods at Islander to acknowledge the strikes.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islander counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Islander, which made it look bad.
Son Islander is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Islander counters with a left and a right that stings Baker .
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islander stuffs the takedown.
As Baker looks to move away, Islander throws a big counter combo but Baker just gets out of the way.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Islander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Baker is rocked!
Baker tries for a takedown but Islander circles away easily
and Islander counters with a big right hand! Oh Baker is in trouble here! Islander follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Islander! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Islander's head.
Islander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker postures up.
Islander wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Islander keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Islander wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Baker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Islander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Islander is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker slips nicely into half guard.
Baker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Islander is working to get back to half guard.
Baker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Islander is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Islander tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
Islander takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Baker looking to control but Islander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Baker looking to finish Islander with some ground and pound. This is bad for Islander!
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice elbow there by Baker .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islander is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Baker looking to control but Islander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Islander is bucking up trying to escape but Baker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Islander holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Baker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Baker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Baker avoids the attempt from Islander to control.
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Islander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Islander is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Baker ! Islander is hurt baaadly! Baker is firing away with more strikes - Islander is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chett Baker ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Svensson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chett Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Svensson sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svensson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Svensson tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Svensson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Svensson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker controlling the action here.
Baker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svensson's head.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baker prevents Svensson from improving his position.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker thows a huge punch but Svensson dodges it nicely.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Svensson is defending well.
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Baker is keen to just control but Svensson is a slippery customer.
Baker drops an elbow to the side of Svensson's head.
Svensson is not content to let Baker control the position.#SUB#
Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Svensson defends the submission attempt.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Svensson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baker tries to pass to full mount but Svensson defends it.
Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baker trying to control the pace.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Svensson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though. #SUB#
Baker is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chett Baker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Svensson takes a swing at Baker 's ribcage but misses.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svensson sprawls well. Svensson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson cracks a nice hook into Baker 's ribs.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chett Baker . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Svensson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Baker 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.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Baker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Baker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker trying to control but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Baker advances position into side control!
Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baker working the ground and pound but Svensson is defending the strikes.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Svensson keeps working.
Baker taking a breather here. #T3#
Svensson defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Svensson's face as Baker controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Svensson is letting Baker control him for a moment.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Svensson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svensson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Svensson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baker .
Check out the look on Baker 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Svensson dodges the ground and pound from Baker .
Baker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Svensson is avoiding damage well.
Baker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Svensson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baker misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Baker crashes against the mat.
Baker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svensson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baker .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chett Baker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Svensson lands with a nice body punch.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Svensson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Baker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svensson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baker dives into side control.
#REVB#
Svensson parries the strikes from Baker easily there. Baker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Svensson to escape.
Baker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Svensson some visible discomfort.
Baker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Svensson!
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!
Svensson is bucking up trying to escape but Baker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Baker looking to control but Svensson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Baker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Baker thowing shots but they're missing.
Svensson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Svensson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chett Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Baker .
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Svensson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Svensson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baker breaks from Svensson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Armod Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Svensson taking shots to the head. #ROC#Svensson is rocked!
Baker 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.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Svensson is still in real trouble! Can Baker finish him?
Baker landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Svensson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Baker and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chett Baker ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dubois keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dubois has hold of Baker 's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Baker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dubois is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chett Baker ! |
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