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Event:
GC 519
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Baker shoots for a takedown but Bubmeister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Baker drives through and clinches with Bubmeister against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to break the clinch but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to break free.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Baker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister stuffs the takedown.
Bubmeister steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubmeister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Baker is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Bubmeister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Bubmeister pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baker back to the cage. Bubmeister follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bubmeister doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bubmeister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker jumps guard but Bubmeister stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good body shot from Bubmeister.
Bubmeister wants a takedown.
#T2#
Bubmeister tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bubmeister is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bubmeister down to the mat. Bubmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker blocks a head kick by Bubmeister.
Bubmeister has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Bubmeister counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Bubmeister tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Bubmeister tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bubmeister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubmeister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Bubmeister stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bubmeister is defended easily by Baker.#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.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bubmeister just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Baker has Bubmeister up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker is looking to clinch but Bubmeister is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker shoots and misses
and Bubmeister counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Baker has been cut.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seth Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bubmeister looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bubmeister's waist but Bubmeister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Bubmeister throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Bubmeister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baker backs up against the cage.
Bubmeister moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Bubmeister displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Bubmeister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bubmeister shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Bubmeister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Baker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Bubmeister back into the cage.
Bubmeister using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bubmeister is pressed up against the cage. Baker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bubmeister down to the mat. Bubmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bubmeister gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bubmeister working hard to break the clinch.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bubmeister after a bit of a struggle.
Bubmeister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Bubmeister controls the action.
#T2#
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Bubmeister's takedown attempt.
Bubmeister wants a takedown.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker leaves Bubmeister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Baker gets a clinch.
Baker is trying to drag Bubmeister to the mat but Bubmeister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.
#T3##TD#
Baker jumps into guard, dragging Bubmeister to the mat.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bubmeister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baker looking to control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bubmeister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Bubmeister any problems. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubmeister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Baker counters by clinching up.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Baker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubmeister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Baker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Bubmeister. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Baker rushes Bubmeister and presses him up against the cage.
Bubmeister can't break the clinch.
Bubmeister goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Bubmeister gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1##BC2#
Bubmeister breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to clinch up.#CL#
Baker clinches up with Bubmeister and pushes him back against the cage.
Bubmeister jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baker stalling against the cage.
Bubmeister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker misses with some punches.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bubmeister gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
#T2##BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Bubmeister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bubmeister.
Bubmeister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bubmeister after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister fails to land the takedown.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Bubmeister avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Bubmeister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bubba Bubmeister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubmeister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Baker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bubmeister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Bubmeister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bubmeister wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister. #T4#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bubmeister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bubmeister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubmeister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Bubmeister changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bubmeister jabs at Baker's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Seth Baker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker! |
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Event:
GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Baker tries for a takedown but Bubmeister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker shoots in but Bubmeister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bubmeister fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Baker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bubmeister stalling the fight.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bubmeister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bubmeister drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bubmeister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baker tries to pull guard but Bubmeister holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Bubmeister fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bubmeister tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister is looking to clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Baker rushes Bubmeister and presses him up against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bubmeister up against the cage.
Baker jumps guard but Bubmeister stands there with Baker around his waist. Baker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bubmeister is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Bubmeister is looking to take this one to the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bubmeister has eaten all the pies!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Baker fails with the takedown.
Bubmeister feints the counter takedown.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Bubmeister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bubmeister defends it nicely.
Bubmeister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Bubmeister persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Baker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baker is breathing heavily.#SU#
Baker stands up from half guard.
Bubmeister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4##TD#
Baker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker trying to pass the guard but Bubmeister defending well.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker controlling the action here.
Bubmeister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bubmeister blocks a head kick by Baker.
Bubmeister is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Bubmeister ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#CL#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker has Bubmeister pressed against the cage, preventing Bubmeister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bubmeister tries to break the clinch but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubmeister tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Baker tightens his grip and picks Bubmeister up, before dumping him to the ground. Bubmeister manages to land in guard.
Bubmeister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubmeister.
Seth Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bubmeister.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Baker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bubmeister paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Bubmeister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.
Bubmeister with the counter takedown but Baker avoids it easily.
Bubmeister misses with a low kick as Baker jumps back.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bubmeister.
Baker walks into a straight right hand from Bubmeister.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Bubmeister manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Bubmeister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker tries to clinch up but Bubmeister circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker shoots and misses
and Bubmeister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bubmeister tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bubmeister is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Bubmeister circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubmeister feints the counter takedown.
Bubmeister dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Bubmeister's head and hops out.
Bubmeister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubmeister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.#T4#
Bubmeister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bubmeister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bubmeister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD#
Baker scores with a takedown into Bubmeister's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bubmeister can do to turn this around?
Baker advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bubmeister!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Baker's cut.
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#
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Baker rushes Bubmeister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Bubmeister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bubmeister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bubmeister is defended easily by Baker.
Baker tries to counter with a takedown but Bubmeister is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bubmeister manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bubmeister is looking to stand back up but Baker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bubmeister.
Bubmeister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REVB#
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Bubmeister looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Baker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bubmeister is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker throws some wild stikes that Bubmeister manages to avoid easily.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baker avoids the attempt from Bubmeister to control.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bubba Bubmeister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baker 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker! |
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Event:
GC 517: Antero VS Roland
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Bubmeister shows good takedown defense.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubmeister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker, which made it look bad.
Bubmeister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubmeister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baker defends well and Bubmeister ends up having to push Baker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baker has Bubmeister pressed against the cage, preventing Bubmeister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Baker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bubmeister.
#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Bubmeister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bubmeister is trying to maintain a safe position but Baker gets an underhook and turns Bubmeister into the cage.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bubmeister walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baker drives through and clinches with Bubmeister against the cage.
Bubmeister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bubmeister to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD#
Bubmeister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bubmeister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bubmeister is striking but Baker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Baker controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bubmeister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker is taking a breather. Bubmeister 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.#T3##SUB2#
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but Bubmeister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker controlling the action here.
Bubmeister really is a fat lump.#SU2#
Baker stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
Bubmeister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker wants to counter the offense by Bubmeister and move into the clinch position.
Baker throws a push kick but Bubmeister slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bubmeister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baker is out of range and Bubmeister settles back down.
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#CL2#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Baker pulls guard successfully.
Baker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bubmeister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Baker 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#
Bubmeister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bubmeister to keep the fight standing.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bubmeister fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bubmeister regains guard immediately.
Baker forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is controlling the pace.
#T1##SU2#
Baker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Baker keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bubmeister.#TD2#
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bubmeister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bubmeister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SU2#
Baker decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Bubmeister gets tackled into the cage by Baker. Baker maintains the clinch.
Bubmeister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Bubmeister closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Bubmeister pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bubmeister but Bubmeister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bubmeister seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bubba Bubmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Baker.#T3#
Baker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bubba Bubmeister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Bubmeister gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
Bubmeister is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Baker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bubmeister to the ground. Baker is now in Bubmeister's guard.
Baker is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Baker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bubmeister, up you get!
Bubmeister tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bubmeister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker with the counter takedown but Bubmeister avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Bubmeister, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bubmeister tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Bubmeister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bubmeister swivels and escapes.
Bubmeister fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker looks for a takedown but Bubmeister sprawls well.
Bubmeister throws a big counter combination but Baker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bubmeister throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bubmeister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker wants to clinch up but Bubmeister keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bubmeister has a takedown stuffed.
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bubmeister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bubmeister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubmeister misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bubmeister walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bubba Bubmeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Baker.
Bubmeister darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Bubmeister into the cage.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Bubmeister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bubmeister tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Bubmeister tries to clinch up but Baker circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker wants to counter with a clinch but Bubmeister pushes him away.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Seth Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bubmeister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bubmeister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Baker decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baker looking to control.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Bubmeister from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bubmeister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seth Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baker pulls Bubmeister in close to his closed guard and prevents Bubmeister from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bubmeister wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker tries to clinch but Bubmeister is having none of it.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bubmeister circles away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Good standup being displayed there by Bubmeister as he connects with a hook.
Seth Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bubmeister tries a head kick but it misses.
Bubmeister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bubmeister dives in for a single leg takedown but Baker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bubmeister has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bubba Bubmeister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seth Baker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker prevents a body shot from Bubmeister.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seth Baker.
I've got Baker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Baker! |
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