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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Missel forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Baker throws an elbow but it misses.
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Missel is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Missel after a bit of a struggle.
Baker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Missel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Missel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah 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.
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Missel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Missel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Missel backwards.
Missel stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Missel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Missel shoots in but no luck this time.
As Missel looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Missel just gets out of the way.
Missel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Missel forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Missel tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Missel drops back down to his feet.
Missel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Missel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Missel is pushing Baker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Missel is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Missel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Missel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Missel.
Baker throws a head kick but Missel moves out of range.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Missel.#T4#
Missel tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily#CL#
and Baker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Missel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Missel breaks from the clinch.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Missel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Missel has his takedown stuffed
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Missel will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Baker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Missel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Missel tries to pull guard but Baker holds him up against the cage and eventually Missel drops back down to his feet.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Missel 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.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
Missel is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Josiah Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Missel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Missel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Missel moves out of range of the body kick from Baker.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Missel ducks down to avoid it.
Missel fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Missel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Missel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Missel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baker throws Missel to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Missel wants to clinch.
Josiah Baker is winning the standup battle so far.
Baker throws a right and a left that Missel avoids nicely.
Baker motions for Missel to come forward. Baker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Missel. #T3#
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Missel looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
As Missel looks to move away, Baker throws a big counter combo but Missel just gets out of the way.
Missel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Missel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Missel shoots in.
A low kick from Baker misses
and Missel counters with a series of strikes. Baker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baker feints a jab promting Missel to slip. Baker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Missel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baker is looking to clinch but Missel is avoiding it.
Missel is looking for the big counter here.
Missel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
Missel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Baker rushes Missel and presses him up against the cage.
Baker is working for takedown but Missel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Missel prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Missel tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Baker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Missel moves into the clinch successfully.
Missel is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Baker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Missel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Missel has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Missel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Baker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Missel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Missel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker tries to stand but Missel is controlling from the bottom.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Baker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Missel can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker being controlled here momentarily.
Baker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Missel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#ES2#
Missel manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Missel pulls guard successfully.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Missel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Missel stops Baker from standing up.
Missel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baker is looking to sweep but instead, Missel has passed into half guard.
Missel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Missel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Missel thows a huge punch but Baker dodges it nicely.
Baker wants to control but Missel is keeping busy.
#SU2#
Missel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baker to stand up.
Josiah Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missel misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Baker rushes Missel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joe Missel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josiah Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Missel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Missel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Ossman blocks it.
Baker being controlled against the cage.
Baker prevents a body shot from Ossman.
Ossman slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ossman prevents it.
Ossman scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ossman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker is trying to break free.
Ossman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ossman.
A hook to the body from Ossman.
Ossman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baker tries to stall but Ossman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ossman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee asks Ossman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ossman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baker is looking to regain half guard here but Ossman keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
A control attempt from Baker but he's now mounted!
Ossman content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ossman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Baker wants to hold on but Ossman pushes him away.
Baker working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Ossman raining down shots from the mount!
Ossman controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ossman content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ossman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Ossman.
Ossman throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Ossman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Ossman lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ossman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ossman manages to end up in side control.
Ossman 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 taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Baker tries to bench press Ossman off him but Ossman keeps the position.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet.
Ossman just content to control the position.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Baker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ossman.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
Ossman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here as Ossman stalls from top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ossman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to control but Ossman postures up.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ossman controlling from side mount.
Ossman working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Ossman working away.
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Baker gets back to full guard.
Baker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ossman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ossman clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Ossman stalls.
Ossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Ossman struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ossman is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ossman looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ossman throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Ossman clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws an elbow but it misses.
Baker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ossman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baker is trying to keep an underhook but Ossman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baker pushes Ossman off and gets back to his feet.
Baker misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Ossman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ossman lands a body punch.
Ossman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Ossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Ossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ossman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Ossman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baker regains guard.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ossman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
More stalling from Ossman.#T3#
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ossman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Baker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ossman to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Ossman misses. #CL2#
Ossman takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Ossman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Ossman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ossman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Ossman!
Post fight, an emotional Marty Ossman said 'I'M A PROBLEM! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 2
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Tou Fa shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tou Fa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tou Fa throws a lazy right hand but Baker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tou Fa tries to land a leg kick but Baker saw it coming and moves away.
Baker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tou Fa misses the shot to the body.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Baker throws a body punch but Tou Fa moves out of range.
A punch combination from Baker misses.
Tou Fa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tou Fa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker wants to clinch up but Tou Fa keeps it at a distance.
Baker misses with a low kick.
Tou Fa goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward.#T1#
Tou Fa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tou Fa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tou Fa misses with a jab to the body
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Tou Fa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tou Fa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Baker misses #TD2#
and Tou Fa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker wants to control but Tou Fa passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou Fa landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Tou Fa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tou Fa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baker trying to control but Tou Fa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tou Fa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Baker rolls, trying to escape but Tou Fa keeps control of the position.
Baker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Good control from Tou Fa.#SUB2#
Baker won't enjoy being in this position. Tou Fa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Baker is tapping - it's over boys! Tou Fa picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duan Tou Fa! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Romero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baker to the mat! Baker manages to get full guard.
Romero won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Romero looking for a sweep. Not yet Romero, not yet.
Romero is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Romero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Romero 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. #T1#
Baker preventing the sweep.
Romero is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker pushing down on Romero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Baker is very close to passing his half guard.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Romero trying to control here.
Romero tries to roll over but Baker keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is looking to get back to full guard here but Baker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baker throws a strike aimed at the side of Romero's head but Romero avoids it well.
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is letting Baker control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baker tries to score with some ground and pound. Romero controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Romero defending against the ground and pound.
Romero is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Romero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Romero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control.
Romero tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Romero is working to get back to half guard.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Romero?
#T4#
Baker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Romero 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 prevents Romero from getting the reversal.
Baker avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Romero is trying to escape the mount.
Baker with shots to the head and body - Romero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Baker avoids the attempt from Romero to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Baker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker is not content to let Romero control the position.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Romero wants to take a breather but Baker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Romero.
Romero trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Baker pushes Romero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Romero wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker tries to bench press Romero off him but Romero keeps the position.
Romero trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Baker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romero wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romero taking a break here but Baker is having none of it and regains half guard.
Romero is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Romero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Baker is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Romero trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Romero trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero keeps trying to improve his position.
Romero is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Baker's thigh. Baker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Romero trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Josiah Baker will probably get the nod.
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#
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Romero avoids it well and moves away.
Gustavo Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Romero manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baker on his heels. He'll look to pass Baker's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Baker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Romero looking to sit in guard and control but Baker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Romero wants to sweep here but Baker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Romero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baker stacks Romero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baker!#T1#
Romero is not content to let Baker control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Romero struggling a bit here.
Romero is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Baker is staying active.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero is looking for a sweep.
Romero is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Romero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Romero is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Romero is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Romero is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Romero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Romero is just holding on here. Baker manages to take his back.
Baker gets his hands free as Romero looks to control.
Baker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Romero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Baker controlling well, preventing Romero from escaping the position.
Baker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Romero trying to control but not successfully.
Romero tries to escape the position.
Baker missing with strikes. #T4#
Baker keeps control of the position as Romero tries to break free.
Romero trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Romero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Romero trying to control the position but Baker manages to sink in the hooks.
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Baker keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker controlling well, preventing Romero from escaping the position.
Josiah Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Josiah Baker!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Josiah Baker!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Josiah Baker!
Josiah Baker wins by unanimous decision! |
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