Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Baker tries to clinch up but Haynes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Haynes.
Haynes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Haynes clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haynes.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baker has Haynes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haynes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Haynes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baker uses from the top position.
Baker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Haynes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baker tries to stand but Haynes is controlling from the bottom.
Haynes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baker is now in half guard.
Haynes trying to control from the bottom.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Baker decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Haynes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haynes has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a one-two to the body.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haynes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rojesterman Haynes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Haynes misses with a body shot.
Haynes tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it. #CL#
Haynes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Haynes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##TD2#
Baker shoots in and bounces Haynes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Haynes kicks Baker off and gets to his feet.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.
Haynes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Haynes shakes him off and moves away.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Haynes tries to clinch but Baker is having none of it.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
Haynes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Baker pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker 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.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haynes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Baker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haynes misses with a head kick.
Baker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker tries to land a front kick but Haynes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haynes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.#CL#
Haynes rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Sean Baker has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Haynes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haynes dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Haynes's head and hops out.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.#T1#
A low kick from Baker is predictable there
and Haynes counters with a straight right hand.
Haynes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Haynes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
Haynes jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haynes throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch but Baker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Haynes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haynes.
Rojesterman Haynes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Baker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Baker looking for a takedown. #BC#
Haynes manages to break the clinch.
Haynes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Haynes has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Baker moves into the clinch.
Haynes being controlled against the cage.
Haynes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haynes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker fails with the takedown.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Haynes avoids the head kick by Baker.
Haynes tries to counter with a takedown but Baker is quick to defend against it.
Haynes misses with a head kick.
Haynes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Haynes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Haynes counters with a two punch combo.
Haynes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haynes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haynes.#T4#
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Haynes circles away.
Haynes misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Haynes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baker trying to control but Haynes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Haynes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rojesterman Haynes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Baker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Baker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Haynes controls his leg.
Haynes moves into full guard.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sean Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haynes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Haynes has a closed guard, preventing Baker from standing up.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Haynes is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haynes defends well and Baker ends up having to push Haynes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haynes tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Rojesterman Haynes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Haynes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haynes prevents Baker from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Baker has his foot on Haynes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haynes works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haynes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baker on the ground.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haynes being controlled here momentarily.
Haynes throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Baker pulls Haynes in to control the position.
Baker is trying to keep Haynes in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haynes was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Haynes blocks a low kick nicely.
Haynes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haynes stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haynes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haynes shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.#CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch. #TD#
Haynes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Haynes pushes his legs off easily.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Baker.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Sloof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Sloof.
Sloof drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloof drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendri Sloof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloof is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloof is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker fails to land the takedown.
Sloof feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Sloof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Sloof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baker's waist but Baker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sloof off to one side.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Baker clinches.
Sloof is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Sloof pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sloof wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sloof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Sloof changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloof takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Hendri Sloof has been cut.#T3#
Baker fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sloof has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Sloof avoids the damage to the body.
Sloof tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sloof. #T4#
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Sloof avoids the damage to the body.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Sloof blocks the elbow strike.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sloof jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baker walks away with a smile on his face. Sloof gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baker has Sloof up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Baker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloof moves out of range as Baker throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hendri Sloof's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Sloof sprawls well. He's pushed Baker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sloof swivels and escapes.
Sloof shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Sloof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sloof's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sloof is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloof looking for a sweep but Baker has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Baker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sloof tries to hold on but Baker postures up.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloof is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Baker controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Baker landing shots from mount.
Baker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sloof tries to reverse the position but Baker maintains control.
Sloof tries to control the position but Baker now has his back. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for the choke from the back position but Sloof is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Sloof won't enjoy being in this position. Baker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sloof is tapping - it's over boys! Baker picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Baker!
A victorious Sean Baker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JF 48 - Jacobs' Open the Gate?
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Soibler on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soibler's half guard.
Baker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soibler tries to kick Baker off but Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker content to control rather than advance.
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.#T1#
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Soibler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Soibler defends it.
Soibler tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Soibler shows good takedown defense.
Baker throws a wild body kick that Soibler sees coming a mile off.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soibler sprawls well. Soibler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Soibler is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soibler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker throws a low kick but Soibler moves out of range easily.
Baker avoids the body shot from Soibler.
Soibler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker looks for a takedown but Soibler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soibler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soibler misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Baker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but Soibler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soibler pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soibler is looking to escape.
Soibler is looking to improve his position.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soibler wants to control but Baker is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Soibler trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soibler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soibler wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Soibler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soibler throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Soibler lands with a shot to the body.
Soibler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Baker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soibler's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordan Soibler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soibler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soibler connects with a single shot there.
Soibler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Soibler.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soibler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Soibler tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Soibler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##TD#
Baker feints and as Soibler raises his hands in defense, Baker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soibler keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Soibler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soibler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soibler 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.
Baker passes into half guard. #T2#
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Soibler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soibler's head.
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
Soibler trying to control but Baker postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soibler.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soibler punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Soibler.
Soibler throws a leg kick #TD#
and Baker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Soibler's guard.
Baker wants to stand but Soibler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baker slips nicely into half guard.
Soibler trying to control but Baker postures up.
Soibler wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well. #T4#
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baker prevents Soibler from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soibler is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soibler looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordan Soibler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Baker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Soibler blocks a head kick by Baker.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Soibler.
Soibler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soibler throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Soibler scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Baker clinches.
Soibler is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soibler is looking to advance position but Baker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Soibler wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.#T1#
Baker controlling the pace for now.
Soibler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Baker controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Baker.
Baker trying to control but Soibler is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker content just to control the position here.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soibler?
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soibler tries to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soibler is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Baker wants to stand but Soibler is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Soibler is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action.
Baker is really struggling to control Soibler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baker lands a big elbow.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Soibler is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Baker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baker lands a nice shot to the head.
Soibler is looking to improve his position but Baker isn't that keen on the idea.
Baker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soibler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sean Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Soibler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soibler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Soibler!
After the fight, Jordan Soibler 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025

#R1##TD#
Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cammareri looks winded!
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Cammareri is working an open guard so Baker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Baker gets the takedown into side control.
Cammareri wants to get back to his feet but Baker is dominant here and he's now got Cammareri's back!
Cammareri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker scores with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Baker is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cammareri is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Baker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baker pushes down on Lenkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lenkov tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.
Lenkov trying to hold on to Baker's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lenkov is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lenkov.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Baker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Lenkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baker has picked Lenkov up and slammed him! Lenkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Baker manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Lenkov is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Baker controls the position.
Lenkov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lenkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lenkov tries to get to full guard but Baker has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Baker is looking for a kimura but Lenkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baker to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Lenkov wants to control but Baker is keeping busy. #SUB#
Lenkov with the active half guard here but Baker passes nicely into side control.
Baker working the ground and pound from side control.
Baker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lenkov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lenkov tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position.
Baker scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
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. #SU2#
Baker stands up.
Lenkov throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Baker gets a double leg takedown into Lenkov's guard.#SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lenkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baker escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baker!
Lenkov tries to bench press Baker off him but Baker keeps the position. #T4#
Lenkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions off his back.
Baker is controlling the pace.
Lenkov is trying to control but can't.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baker pulls his head out easily.
Baker works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Baker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Lenkov up against the cage.#TD2#
Baker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lenkov looking for submissions off his back.
Lenkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lenkov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Baker is defending well. Lenkov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Baker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lenkov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andriy Lenkov!
A very excited looking Andriy Lenkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Grayson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker. #CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayson scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grayson did well to prevent Baker getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Baker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker controlling the action here. #T1#
Grayson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Baker is working for a kimura but Grayson is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
Grayson kicks Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Baker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Grayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grayson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T3##TD2#
Baker gets a takedown into half guard.

Grayson kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Grayson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Grayson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grayson.
Dick Grayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baker tries for a takedown but Grayson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker looks winded!
Grayson stuffs the takedown.
Grayson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Baker.
Grayson digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Grayson is looking to wear down Baker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baker drops his hands momentarily. Grayson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Baker staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Baker doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Grayson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1#
Guard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Sean Baker has been cut.
Guard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Guard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Baker pushes Guard up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
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.
Guard content to stall in guard here.
Guard wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guard wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Baker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Guard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baker's hands.
Guard scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Guard catches Baker right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Guard drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Baker's head, knocking him out cold! Guard is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aura Guard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2024

#R1#
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padrilo tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padrilo to the ground. Padrilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Padrilo catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Padrilo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Padrilo lands in his opponent's guard.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Padrilo from controlling successfully.
Padrilo advances position into side control!
Padrilo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Padrilo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrilo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Baker wants to control but Padrilo postures up.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Padrilo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Baker is not content to let Padrilo control the position.
Baker prevents Padrilo from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Padrilo has an Americana. Baker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Padrilo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Padrilo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alessandro Padrilo!
Alessandro Padrilo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baker showed some decent athleticism there.
Soibler pushes Baker off but Baker dives into side control.
Soibler is looking for a sweep.
Baker working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker lands some shots froms side control.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker wants to stand but Soibler is controlling his arm.#T1#
Soibler wants to control but Baker postures up.
Soibler seems a little lost for a moment, as Baker dominates the positioning.
Baker wants to stand but Soibler has his arm trapped.
Soibler seems a little lost for a moment, as Baker dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Baker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Soibler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Baker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Soibler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Baker lets go of the hold and Soibler can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Baker!
Sean Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Zabikamagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zabikamagomedov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baker is pressing down on Zabikamagomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Baker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zabikamagomedov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baker has tightened it up now! Zabikamagomedov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Baker!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean Baker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Sanyu back into the cage.
Sanyu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanyu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baker is trying to drag Sanyu to the mat but Sanyu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanyu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Sanyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker wants to clinch but Sanyu slips to the side
and Sanyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker wants to clinch.
Sean Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanyu.#T1#
Sanyu lands an overhand right.#CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanyu tries to circle away but Baker has him pinned against the cage.
Baker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker throws a low kick but Sanyu moves out of range easily.
Sanyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanyu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Sanyu lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Baker out cold! Baker is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denga Sanyu!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 93
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
O Conner lands with a good body shot.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from O Conner. O Conner gets slowly back to his feet.
O Conner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but O Conner persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
O Conner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Conner trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Baker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on O Conner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Conner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
O Conner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baker is just riding it out for now. O Conner eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
O Conner stalling away here and it's allowed Baker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Conner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Baker is looking to stand up but O Conner isn't so interested in that idea.
O Conner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Conner trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker looking to control.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
O Conner controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.
O Conner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Conner is looking to pass into half guard but Baker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baker is in guard.#REVR#
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but O Conner is retaining full guard.
O Conner 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.
O Conner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Conner is concentrating on defense, preventing Baker from advancing position. #T3#
Baker is looking to take a break and control but O Conner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Baker seems to be looking for submissions.
O Conner is not content to let Baker control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Conner wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker is keen to just control but O Conner is a slippery customer.
O Conner is in trouble now - Baker has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Baker has hold of O Conner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O Conner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baker misses with a head shot.
Baker tries to control but O Conner wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Conner is trying to stand but he's just given Baker his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Baker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice shot by O Conner.
Baker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
O Conner wants to clinch.
O Conner fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
O Conner looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but O Conner drives through and ends up in Baker's guard.
Sean Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker not doing much here.
Baker is trying to control the action in half guard but O Conner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
O Conner wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Baker is trying to control. O Conner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Conner's head. #SUB#
Baker wants to work for an arm triangle but O Conner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Conner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.#T2#
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.
O Conner tries to kick Baker off but Baker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baker trying to control the action but O Conner is working from the bottom.
O Conner is trying to control but can't.
O Conner is trying to stand.
Baker lands with a punch from half guard.
O Conner trying to control here.
O Conner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Baker stops O Conner from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
O Conner tries to clinch #TD#
and Baker counters with a nice double leg into side control. O Conner won't be happy with that.
O Conner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Conner is not content to let Baker control the position.
O Conner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
O Conner tries to improve position but can't.
Baker trying to control the action but O Conner is working from the bottom.
Baker controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Baker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
O Conner tries to clinch up.
Brian O Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker wants to clinch up but O Conner keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
O Conner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from O Conner. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as O Conner shoots in.
Baker throws a combination that misses #TD2#
so O Conner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
O Conner wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #SUB#
Baker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think O Conner should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Baker has tightened it up now! O Conner should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sean Baker!
A very excited looking Sean Baker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Baker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyd's waist but Boyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side. #CL#
Boyd gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Boyd.
Boyd scores with a hook to the body.
Boyd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Boyd.
Boyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Boyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Boyd as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boyd.
Boyd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #ROC#Baker is rocked!
Boyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyd finish him?
A shot in the inside from Boyd.
Boyd unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boyd is unloading with more strikes now! Baker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishaan Boyd!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
John rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
John controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baker, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baker fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Sean Baker has been cut.
Baker looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually John drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy.
John tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baker blocks an elbow strike from John.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
John is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baker to keep the fight standing.
John tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baker smiles and moves away.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
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.
It's a brutal combination of punches from John! Baker is backing up but he can't get away as John lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Baker and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edgar John!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Baker tries to sprawl but Joelinho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joelinho is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joelinho wants to stand but Baker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Joelinho controlling the action here. #SUB#
Baker makes his way to full guard, as Joelinho worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joelinho controls the pace.#T1#
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joelinho looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joelinho is on top in guard. #REVR#
Joelinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Joelinho stopping the sweep attempt from Baker.
Joelinho content to stall in guard here.
Baker looking to control.
Joelinho is pushing down on Baker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baker is fighting to maintain full guard but Joelinho has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Joelinho wants to get back to his feet.
Joelinho is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Joelinho tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker throws a low kick, looking for Joelinho's leg but Joelinho calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Joelinho drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage. #TD#
Joelinho is trying to trip Baker. He has hold of a leg but Baker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Joelinho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Baker is looking to stand back up but Joelinho counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Baker. #REVB##SUB#
Joelinho is looking for a kimura but Baker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joelinho to get the leverage. #T4#
Baker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Joelinho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baker wants to control but Joelinho is keeping busy.
Baker looks winded!
Joelinho wants to stand but Baker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joelinho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joelinho slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joelinho'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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Joelinho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Joelinho drives through with a takedown into Baker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joelinho tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Joelinho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joelinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joelinho dives into side control.
Baker wants to control but Joelinho postures up.#SUB#
Joelinho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joelinho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Baker trying to remain calm as Joelinho controls from the top position.
Baker bucks up and tries to throw Joelinho off but instead Joelinho has got his back!#SUB#
Baker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Joelinho gets his way!
Baker takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Baker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Joelinho off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Baker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Joelinho's guard. Nice work there by Baker.
Joelinho pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Joelinho working for a triangle but Baker defends it easily.
Baker stands up over Joelinho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Baker stops Joelinho from standing up.
Joelinho keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Joelinho has his hands on Baker's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joelinho controls Baker momentarily but Baker frees himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joelinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Joelinho, not yet.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Joelinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joelinho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joelinho wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Joelinho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joelinho but Joelinho pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Joelinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baker!
Joelinho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Baker is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Joelinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Joelinho, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Joelinho against the cage but Joelinho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joelinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Joelinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baker is looking to get back to is feet but Joelinho passes into side control.
Baker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Joelinho decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joelinho circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Joelinho manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joelinho has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Joelinho.
Joelinho is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Joelinho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joelinho holds on and takes a little breather.
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Joelinho is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Joelinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Joelinho advances position into side control!#SU#
Joelinho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baker to his feet. #T3#
Baker avoids the head kick by Joelinho. #TD#
Joelinho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Joelinho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker is looking to get back to is feet but Joelinho passes into side control.
Joelinho throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SU#
Joelinho stands up and beckons Baker to his feet. #TD#
Joelinho dives in and scores a takedown into Baker's guard.
Joelinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SUB#
Joelinho has hold of Baker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Baker seems comfortable defending it but Joelinho has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Baker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Baker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Joelinho couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Joelinho!

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