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Event:
HFC28:Clarke vs Dobrosavljevic
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Baker Wright rushes Della Maddalena and presses him up against the cage.
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Della Maddalena avoids the elbow strike from Baker Wright, against the cage.
Della Maddalena tries to circle away but Baker Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Della Maddalena gets underhooks to prevent Baker Wright's takedown attempt.
Della Maddalena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Della Maddalena letting Baker Wright take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.#T1#
Baker Wright slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Della Maddalena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Della Maddalena is trying to push Baker Wright away but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker Wright has double underhooks.
Baker Wright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Della Maddalena fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Baker Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker Wright slips a jab and a cross from Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Della Maddalena fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Baker Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena lands with a shot to the body.
Della Maddalena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Baker Wright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Della Maddalena, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker Wright stalls.
Della Maddalena wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Baker Wright fails to land.
Baker Wright displaying some good clinch control by pressing Della Maddalena up against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed against the cage, preventing Della Maddalena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker Wright looking for a takedown.
Baker Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Baker Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baker Wright missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Della Maddalena is trying to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling him.
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Baker Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Della Maddalena throws a right and a left that Baker Wright avoids nicely. #CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and pushes Della Maddalena back into the cage.
Baker Wright throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baker Wright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Della Maddalena's brow.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed against the cage, preventing Della Maddalena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
Baker Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Della Maddalena tries to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling the position.
Baker Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Della Maddalena controls the action.
Della Maddalena wants to break the clinch but can't.
Della Maddalena is trying to push Baker Wright away but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Baker Wright just leaning against Della Maddalena, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker Wright.
Baker Wright misses with a body punch.
Baker Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Della Maddalena's elbow.
Baker Wright working aggressively here.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Della Maddalena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baker Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Della Maddalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tate Baker Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baker Wright looking for a takedown.
Della Maddalena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Della Maddalena can do to turn this around?
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.
Baker Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Della Maddalena. #T2#
Baker Wright leaning against his opponent.
Baker Wright looking to throw knees to the head but Della Maddalena is blocking nicely.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Wright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Della Maddalena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Della Maddalena blocks an uppercut.
Baker Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker Wright.
Baker Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Della Maddalena up against the cage.
Baker Wright has Della Maddalena pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Della Maddalena manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tate Baker Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright prevents Della Maddalena from breaking the clinch.
Baker Wright tries to throw a body punch but Della Maddalena avoids it by throwing Baker Wright back against the cage.
Della Maddalena blocks an uppercut.
Baker Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Della Maddalena pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker Wright goes for a double leg but Della Maddalena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Della Maddalena continues to drive forward.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker Wright throws an elbow that misses.
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Della Maddalena tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Baker Wright avoiding damage.
Della Maddalena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker Wright.
#T4#
Della Maddalena can't break the clinch.
Della Maddalena has had enough of the clinch but Baker Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Baker Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Della Maddalena avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright taking a breather.
Della Maddalena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Della Maddalena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Della Maddalena.
Baker Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Della Maddalena manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Della Maddalena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Baker Wright 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##CL#
Baker Wright moves into the clinch.
Della Maddalena wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker Wright won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker Wright.
Baker Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Della Maddalena's efforts to push away.
Baker Wright tries to land knees in the clinch but Della Maddalena avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baker Wright fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Della Maddalena. #T1#
Baker Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Baker Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Della Maddalena uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Baker Wright pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright is looking to stand up but Della Maddalena isn't so interested in that idea.
Della Maddalena wants to stand but Baker Wright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Della Maddalena prevents Baker Wright from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Baker Wright looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Della Maddalena is defending well. Baker Wright quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Della Maddalena has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Baker Wright celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tate Baker Wright! |
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Event:
HFC 20:Maynard vs Louis
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baker Wright's guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Baker Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker Wright's guard. #REVR#
Baker Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker Wright pulls Magomedov in to control the position.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Baker Wright working a defensive guard here.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Magomedov pulls Baker Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker Wright wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Baker Wright from controlling successfully.
Baker Wright throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baker Wright is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but Baker Wright defending well.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Baker Wright tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright gets full guard.
Killov Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Baker Wright is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Further stalling from Magomedov.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Magomedov stalling.
Baker Wright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magomedov prevents Baker Wright from improving his position.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Baker Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Baker Wright avoids it well and moves away.#T3##TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker Wright is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov throws a strike but Baker Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Baker Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker Wright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Baker Wright trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Baker Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Baker Wright postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Baker Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker Wright looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killov Magomedov 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##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Magomedov.
Baker Wright wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker Wright gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Baker Wright is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Magomedov passes Baker Wright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Wright wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Baker Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baker Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baker Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker Wright trying to control the position.
#T3#
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Magomedov forces his way into half guard.
Baker Wright tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tate Baker Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Baker Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Baker Wright pushes Magomedov off looking to stand but Magomedov dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker Wright did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
Baker Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov stops Baker Wright from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killov Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magomedov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killov Magomedov!
After the fight, Killov Magomedov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night2
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Baker Wright rushes Guo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker Wright misses with the head strike.
Baker Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Guo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Baker Wright working aggressively here.
Baker Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guo up against the cage.
Baker Wright misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guo blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Guo successfully pulls guard.
Baker Wright is looking to advance position but Guo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Baker Wright tries to hold on but Guo pushes him away.
Guo looking to finish with strikes here!
Guo looking to control but Baker Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baker Wright wants to hold on but Guo pushes him away.
Baker Wright keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Guo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baker Wright is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baker Wright and Guo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Baker Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker Wright sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Guo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baker Wright sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Baker Wright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Baker Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker Wright, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker Wright wants to stand but Guo is controlling the position.
Guo trying to control but Baker Wright is working from the bottom.
Baker Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Guo wants to pass the guard but Baker Wright is keeping the position.
Baker Wright is pulling down on Guo's head. It's preventing any offense from Guo, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand 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.#CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Guo tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Baker Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker Wright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baker Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker Wright leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker Wright's elbow.
Baker Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tate Baker Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Guo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baker Wright struggling a bit here.
Baker Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guo cracks Baker Wright with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Who's going to make the next move?
Baker Wright tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Baker Wright tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Guo easily slips into full mount! #T1#
Baker Wright takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Guo wants to control the pace but Baker Wright is squirming around nicely.
Baker Wright tries to hold on but Guo postures up.
Baker Wright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baker Wright tries to hold on but Guo pushes him away.
Baker Wright 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.#T2#
Guo prevents Baker Wright from standing back up.
Guo wants to control but Baker Wright is keeping him busy.
Baker Wright tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Baker Wright tries to kick Guo off but Guo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baker Wright is looking to improve his position.
Baker Wright controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Baker Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Baker Wright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Baker Wright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guo is defending well.
The referee calls for Baker Wright to work.
Guo taking a breather.
Guo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guo blocks a body shot from Baker Wright.
Baker Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Guo controls his hands.
Baker Wright stalls. #TD2#
Baker Wright is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baker Wright to the mat. Baker Wright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baker Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guo. #SUB#
Guo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guo has managed to get both his arms back between Baker Wright's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Guo wants to control from the top but Baker Wright keeps moving.
Baker Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guo won't allow Baker Wright to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwok Guo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Baker Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker Wright misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Guo decides to pull guard.
Baker Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Wright throwing strikes but missing.
Baker Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baker Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baker Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Guo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Wright is one step ahead there.
Baker Wright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baker Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Guo gets tackled into the cage by Baker Wright. Baker Wright maintains the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guo tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Baker Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Baker Wright to work.
Baker Wright lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Guo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kwok Guo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker Wright moves into full guard.
Baker Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baker Wright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker Wright controlling Guo's posture. #T3#
Baker Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Guo keeping moving, preventing Baker Wright from controlling successfully.
Baker Wright looking to pass the guard.
Guo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baker Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Baker Wright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Baker Wright clinches up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tate Baker Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker Wright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tate Baker Wright! |
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Event:
HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker Wright to the ground. Richards is now in Baker Wright's guard.#ES#
Baker Wright has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Richards is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Richards gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baker Wright is trying to stand.
Baker Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richards.
Baker Wright desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baker Wright defends it well.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Baker Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Baker Wright is controlling Richards's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Baker Wright manages to get to full guard.
Baker Wright pulls Richards in close to prevent any damage.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baker Wright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richards won't allow Baker Wright to sweep him here.
Baker Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Richards works over Baker Wright with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards stops Baker Wright from standing up. #SUB#
Baker Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Baker Wright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Baker Wright wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Richards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baker Wright's head.
Baker Wright controlling Richards's posture.
Baker Wright wants to stand and escape but Richards is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Richards and sends Baker Wright crashing to the mat! Richards follows him down to the mat - Baker Wright regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Tate Baker Wright has been cut.
Baker Wright tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Baker Wright trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Richards working Baker Wright over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Baker Wright is rocked!
Baker Wright taking some punishment here, with Richards in his half guard.
Oh Baker Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards lands a big elbow - Baker Wright is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Richards!
A less than humble Jacob Richards misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Dirt closes the distance and pushes Baker Wright back into the cage.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Baker Wright.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker Wright uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Baker Wright gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dirt regains guard.
Baker Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baker Wright wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.
Baker Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Dirt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baker Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dirt's head.
Dirt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baker Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baker Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Baker Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker Wright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Dirt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker Wright is working Dirt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Baker Wright is in close to Dirt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baker Wright connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker Wright lands a couple of digs.
Baker Wright content to stall in guard here.
Baker Wright with a nice head shot there.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirt looks winded!
Baker Wright distracts Dirt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baker Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Baker Wright passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker Wright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baker Wright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker Wright works his way into side control.
Baker Wright passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dirt! #T4#
Baker Wright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baker Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker Wright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baker Wright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baker Wright landing shots from mount. #ROC#Dirt is rocked!
Dirt 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker Wright looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dirt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tate Baker Wright! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Baker Wright has managed to clinch.
Zafir is trying to break the clinch but Baker Wright is controlling him.
Baker Wright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zafir is defending well for now.
Baker Wright is stalling here.
Zafir tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Zafir is trying to break free.
Zafir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Baker Wright.
Zafir tries to break free but Baker Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Baker Wright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Baker Wright pulls guard.
Baker Wright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Zafir is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baker Wright dives into side control.
Baker Wright scoring with punches from side control.
Zafir looks winded!#T1#
Baker Wright just content to control the position.
Zafir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baker Wright.
Baker Wright 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 Zafir's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baker Wright tries to score with some ground and pound. Zafir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baker Wright lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zafir down.
#SUB#
Baker Wright has an Americana. Zafir didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Baker Wright is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Baker Wright hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tate Baker Wright! |
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