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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Baker tries to clinch but Kluba moves away
and Kluba counters with a straight right hand.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Kluba lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker is breathing heavily.
Kluba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Kluba!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Kluba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Oh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Oh working away.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Oh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Baker's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Oh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Baker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Oh scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baker stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Baker wants to control but Oh postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker throws a series of punches but Oh avoids them all with ease.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Oh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baker!
Baker bucks up and tries to throw Oh off but instead Oh has got his back!
Baker trying to control the position but Oh manages to sink in the hooks.
Baker looks winded!
Oh controls the position.
Baker tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Oh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with.
Oh scores with strikes from the back.
Baker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Oh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Baker's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jisoo Oh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker is looking to clinch but Oh is avoiding it.
#TD#
Oh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oh cracks Baker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Oh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Baker being controlled for a moment.
Baker struggling a bit here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Baker is trying to control Oh's posture but Oh avoids it.
Oh just content to control the position.
Baker trying his best to control but Oh has mounted him.
Jisoo Oh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Oh has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh'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.
Oh prevents Baker from getting the reversal.
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Baker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker 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.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oh is working away from the top position though.
Baker is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oh's back!
Baker is looking to control Oh but Oh is wriggling around and keeping busy. #ES#
Oh manages to escape to his feet. #TD#
Oh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baker is looking to stand back up but Oh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jisoo Oh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Oh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker's guard.
Oh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Oh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oh has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
Baker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oh has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Baker is trying to get back to half guard.
Baker is trying to escape the position but Oh is controlling the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Baker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Oh advances to mount.
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Baker is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Oh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Oh has a good base and remains in mount.
Baker is still trying to improve position.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oh controlling from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Baker tries to lock up and control but Oh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh controlling from mount.
Baker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh content just to control the position here.
Larry Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jisoo Oh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jisoo Oh!
During a confident post fight interview, Jisoo Oh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Danila Bagrov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larry Baker!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Baker gets caught napping as Bagrov dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bagrov (2) vs (0) Baker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Baker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bagrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Baker being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bagrov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baker for as long as he can get away with.
Bagrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bagrov (5) vs (0) Baker
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bagrov'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.
Baker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagrov controls the position from side control.#T2#
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagrov controls the position from side control.
Baker stops Bagrov from passing to mount.
Bagrov controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Bagrov continues to stall.#T4#
Baker prevents Bagrov from improving position.
Bagrov controlling the position from side mount.
More hug and hope from Bagrov.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Baker is trying to control Bagrov's posture but Bagrov avoids it.
Bagrov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Baker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baker wants to control but Bagrov postures up.#T6#
Bagrov is staying tight to Baker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bagrov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bagrov (7) vs (0) Baker
Baker tries to lock up and control but Bagrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bagrov controlling from mount.
Bagrov forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bagrov (10) vs (0) Baker
Bagrov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
Further stalling from Bagrov.
Bagrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB#
Baker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Baker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bagrov's guard. Nice work there by Baker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagrov (10) vs (2) Baker
Bagrov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bagrov.#T9#
Baker won't allow Bagrov to sweep him here.
Bagrov controlling Baker's posture. #T10#
Baker wants to pass the guard but Bagrov is keeping the position.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov is pulling down on Baker's head. It's preventing any offense from Baker, at least for the moment.#T11#
Baker trying to control but Bagrov is working from the bottom.
Bagrov trying to control the position here. #T12#
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagrov is retaining full guard.
Bagrov pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bagrov keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bagrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagrov is retaining full guard. #T13#
Bagrov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bagrov (12) vs (2) Baker
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bagrov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
Baker being controlled here, momentarily.
Bagrov continues to hold on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Bagrov pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bagrov takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Susskind! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larry Baker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Susskind prevents a takedown attempt there.
Susskind definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Susskind prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Susskind turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leonard Susskind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Baker.
Susskind is looking to take this one to the mat.
Susskind has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Susskind 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.
Susskind tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Baker looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Baker pushes a forearm under Susskind's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Susskind is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker moves out of range as Belmond strikes.
Belmond thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Belmond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.#TD#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into Belmond's guard.
Baker trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Baker postures up in Belmond's guard and throws a big left but Belmond blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmond is keeping the position for now.
Belmond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baker is controlling him.
Belmond has Baker pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Baker wants to control from the top but Belmond keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmond swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks.
Belmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belmond, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker wants to stall.
Nice elbow from Belmond. #T2#
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Baker shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Larry Baker has been cut.
Baker takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Belmond creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Baker! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Belmond.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itziar Belmond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Pekkis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pekkis is in Baker's guard.
Pekkis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkis is one step ahead there.
Baker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkis postures up and lands a big shot to Baker's brow.
Baker wants to sweep here but Pekkis controlling him for the moment.
Pekkis won't allow Baker to get back to his feet. #T1#
Pekkis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pekkis is aware though and is defending well.
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
Pekkis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baker is trying to keep Pekkis in close.
Pekkis throws an elbow that misses. Baker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pekkis's guard. Nice move by Baker!#REVB#
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Pekkis looking for a sweep. Not yet Pekkis, not yet.
Pekkis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pekkis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
Pekkis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Baker wants to control from the top but Pekkis keeps moving.
Pekkis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pekkis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Pekkis shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pekkis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch. #TD2#
Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Baker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pekkis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larry Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Bustack tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Bustack avoids it well and moves away.
Baker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustack.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bustack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bustack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bustack is looking to clinch. #TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker stays in close to Bustack's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Baker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker advances position into side control!
Baker controlling from side mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.
#SUB#
Baker has hold of Bustack's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bustack tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Baker cranks the arm and Bustack screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bustack, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Larry Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMartin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baker somewhat.
McMartin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from McMartin is predictable there #TD#
and Baker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McMartin wants to get back to his feet but Baker passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
McMartin trying to control from the bottom.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker wants to stand up but McMartin is controlling the position.
#T1#
McMartin wants to get back to full guard.
McMartin is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
McMartin tries to lock up and control but Baker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McMartin is looking to escape. #SUB#
McMartin tries to improve his position but Baker has taken his back! Baker has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McMartin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Baker pushes McMartin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Baker!
The defeated Hank McMartin had this to say: 'Buuuuuuuuuuurp!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Roy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roy keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker trying to control the action but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baker's best efforts.
Baker is keen to just control but Roy is a slippery customer.
Roy wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roy pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Baker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker wants to stand but Roy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Roy's guard.
Roy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baker manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roy defending well though.
Baker tries to stand and escape but Roy actually recovers to full guard.
Roy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baker has passed into side control.
#T2##SUB2#
Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Roy is defending well.
Roy tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
Baker lands an elbow.
Baker trying to control the action but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy prevents Baker from improving position. #T3#
Baker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Roy strikes from the bottom but Baker takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Roy is desperately trying 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 throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Roy is looking to get to half guard.
Baker controlling his opponent. #T4#
Roy is looking to get to half guard.
Roy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Baker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Roy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Roy is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Baker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Baker drives through with a takedown into Roy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Roy has Baker pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Roy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Roy takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Roy avoids the damage to the body.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roy is looking to control Baker's arms but Baker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roy has his back to the cage.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker misses with a punch to the body.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Roy.
Roy is pushing Baker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Roy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roy lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Roy.
#BC#
Roy breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Roy gets a double leg takedown into Baker's guard.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Baker is working an open guard so Roy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Roy. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Roy misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Baker avoids the head kick by Roy.
A little jabbing left from Baker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Baker drives through with a takedown into Roy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roy wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker forces his way into half guard.
Baker controlling the pace.
Roy is looking to escape.
Roy won't allow Baker to pass to mount.
Baker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Baker wants to pass the guard but Roy is defending well.
Roy is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Baker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice takedown defense from Roy. No joy for Baker on that attempt. #CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Roy won't allow it.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roy pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Baker.
Roy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Roy has the dominant position.#BC#
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Roy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy pinned against the cage. Roy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Roy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roy missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roy.
Roy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roy throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Roy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Roy getting side control.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Baker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Baker controlling Roy's posture.
Roy trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker seems keen to control Roy's posture.
Roy postures up.
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Roy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Roy gets caught flat footed, as Baker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baker dives into side control.
#REVR#
Roy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roy wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Roy is trying to control Baker's posture. Baker takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Roy! Baker is rotating here... this could be the end... Roy is out! Baker has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Larry Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Wangting looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Baker rushes Wangting and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker throws a leg kick but Wangting sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wangting 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.#TD#
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wangting's half guard.
Wangting is looking to control Baker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wangting avoid being mounted?
Baker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangting wants to sweep but Baker has passed to side control!
Baker takes a little break here. Wangting wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Baker tries to stand but Wangting is controlling his head.
Baker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to stand but Wangting has his arm trapped.
Baker controls the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wangting tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
The referee asks Baker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baker looks up at the clock and then as Wangting takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Baker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Baker wants to stand but Wangting is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Baker has an Americana. Wangting didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Baker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Baker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Larry Baker! |
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