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Event:
Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
McCarthy rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Baker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCarthy punching from the bottom.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCarthy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Baker seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker pulls McCarthy in close to prevent any damage.
McCarthy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
McCarthy passes Baker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy prevents Baker from improving his position.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy controlling the action here. #T2#
Baker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baker has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
McCarthy is stalling here. Baker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McCarthy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been informed that McCarthy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baker is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baker tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCarthy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
McCarthy wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet. #SUB2#
McCarthy looking for a triangle here. Baker is fighting it but it looks tight! McCarthy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sean McCarthy! |
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Event:
CDFC 25: Tarver vs Manfield
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Hell looking for a guillotine here but Baker defends easily.
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker prevents Hell from getting back to his feet.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker works over Hell with some ground and pound from guard.
Baker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Baker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker passes Hell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
Baker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#It looks like Bo Hell has been cut.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hell is not content to let Baker control the position.
Hell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Hell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hell wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Hell is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Baker is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker wants to advance to full mount but Hell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Hell wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hell.
Baker misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hell counters with a single leg into guard. Baker didn't expect that.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hell tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Hell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Hell controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hell scores with a nice body kick.
#TD#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Hell wants to get back to his feet.
Hell has hold of Baker's hands but Baker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hell is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
Baker throwing shots but Hell is blocking nicely.
Hell is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Baker is nestled in close to Hell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hell is trying to stand back up but Baker is controlling him
#T1#
Baker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Baker prevents Hell from improving his position.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Baker stops Hell from getting back to his feet.
Baker trying to control from Hell's half guard. Hell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker forces his way into half guard.
Hell trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Baker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hell reverses the position - he's now on top in Baker's guard.
Baker seems keen to control Hell's posture.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hell can do to turn this around?#T3#
Baker looking to control.
Hell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hell wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Hell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker is working Hell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker postures up in Hell's guard and throws a big left but Hell blocks it.
Hell wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Baker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hell dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hell's cut.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hell misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Baker scores with a takedown into Hell's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baker prevents Hell from getting back to his feet.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hell's head.
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.
Hell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker wants to stand and escape but instead Hell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Baker is working an open guard so Hell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hell is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Hell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hell wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Hell wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
#T2##SUB#
Baker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hell wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Markus Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker landing strikes from the mount and Hell is in trouble!
Baker raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Hell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Baker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markus Baker!
After the big win, Markus Baker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Carnage Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1084 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Forklift lands a jab to the nose.
Baker tries for a takedown but Forklift circles away easily
enabling Forklift to counter with a crisp jab.
Baker misses with a takedown
and Forklift counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Forklift counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forklift fakes the body blow, causing Baker to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Baker goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lord Forklift!
A very excited looking Lord Forklift 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:
QFC Tournament 1084 Round 1
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Heat sneaks back into half guard.
Heat is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heat is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heat avoid being mounted?
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#It looks like Mo Heat has been cut.
Heat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heat wants to hit a sweep here but Baker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heat there!
You get the feeling that Heat really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1#
Baker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heat hang on?
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heat?
Heat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heat is working hard here to advance position.
Heat on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heat tries to get out of the position.
Heat tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heat looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#Mo Heat's cut is getting worse.
Baker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Heat is trying to escape the mount.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Heat tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Heat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#Mo Heat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baker breaks from Heat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heat taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Mo Heat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mo Heat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Markus Baker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Markus Baker waved his t-shirt featuring Carnage Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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