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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 27
Date: Nov 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Bakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Czerw gets caught napping as Bakes dives in and scores a takedown. Czerw manages to retain guard.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Czerw has wrist control.
Bakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Czerw is trying to keep Bakes in close.
Bakes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bakes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Czerw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Czerw trying to control the position.
Bakes won't allow Czerw to sweep him here.
Czerw trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Czerw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakes's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czerw advances position into side control!
Czerw working the ground and pound. #T1#
Bakes taking a bit of punishment here - Czerw scoring with strikes.
Bakes is looking for a sweep.
Czerw is working Bakes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bakes is trying to improve his position.
Czerw trying to control the action but Bakes is working from the bottom.
Czerw lands a nice forearm strike.
Bakes is trying to improve his position.
Czerw in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bakes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bakes is working hard here to advance position.
Bakes taking a bit of punishment here - Czerw scoring with strikes.
Bakes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bakes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Czerw is chipping away with strikes.
Bakes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Czerw works over Bakes with some ground and pound from guard.
Czerw being controlled here momentarily.
Czerw lands a couple of digs.
Czerw throwing strikes but missing.
Czerw won't allow Bakes to sweep him here.
Czerw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakes wants to sweep here but Czerw controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Czerw controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakes wants to sweep but no luck.
Czerw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Czerw postures up in Bakes's guard and throws a big left but Bakes blocks it.
Bakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bakes trying to control the position.
Bakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakes, not yet.
Bakes has momentary wrist control but Czerw slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Czerw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bakes keeping moving, preventing Czerw from controlling successfully.
Bakes wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakes keeping moving, preventing Czerw from controlling successfully. #T4#
Czerw might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bakes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Czerw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bakes keeping moving, preventing Czerw from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bakes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bakes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Czerw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Czerw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Czerw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Czerw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Czerw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bakes dives in for a single leg takedown but Czerw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bakes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czerw lands a shot to the body.
Czerw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Czerw is leaning against Bakes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Czerw lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Czerw.
Czerw is working Bakes over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Czerw.
#TD2#
Czerw gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Czerw lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Czerw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Czerw postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakes 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.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Czerw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bakes wants to sweep here but Czerw controlling him for the moment.
Czerw wants to control from the top but Bakes keeps moving.
Roman Czerw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czerw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Czerw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bakes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Czerw is one step ahead there.
Czerw with a nice head shot there.
Bakes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Bakes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Czerw landing with the ground and pound.
Czerw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Czerw advances to half guard.
Bakes tries to get to full guard but Czerw has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Czerw lands a nice short elbow.
Bakes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Czerw jumps into side control!
Czerw lands some shots froms side control.
Bakes manages to get back to half guard.
Bakes manages to get to full guard.
Czerw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Czerw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Czerw wants to control from the top but Bakes keeps moving.
Czerw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakes's head.
Bakes wants to sweep here but Czerw controlling him for the moment.
Bakes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Czerw trying to control but Bakes is working from the bottom.
Bakes has control of Czerw's left arm, preventing Czerw from doing any damage.
Czerw wants to control from the top but Bakes keeps moving.
Bakes is pulling down on Czerw's head to control his posture. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bakes wants to sweep here but Czerw controlling him for the moment.
Bakes wants to improve his position but instead Czerw has moved into half guard.
Czerw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bakes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Czerw 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.
Bakes tries to get to full guard but Czerw has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Czerw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bakes is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Czerw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bakes darts in looking for a takedown but Czerw gets double underhooks and turns Bakes into the cage.
Bakes tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Czerw tightens his grip and picks Bakes up, before dumping him to the ground. Bakes manages to land in guard.
Czerw landing some decent shots from guard.
Czerw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bakes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czerw trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czerw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Czerw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakes trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes wants to hit a sweep here but Czerw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bakes there!
Czerw with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Bakes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Czerw is nestled in close to Bakes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Czerw lands with a punch from half guard.
Bakes trying to control from the bottom.
Bakes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Czerw won't allow Bakes to sweep him here.
Czerw being controlled here momentarily.
Czerw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Czerw preventing the sweep.
Bakes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Czerw puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bakes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Czerw postures up and lands a big shot to Bakes's brow.
Bakes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Czerw controls the pace.
Czerw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Czerw chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Czerw with a nice head shot there.
Czerw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Czerw postures up.
Bakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakes, not yet. #T3#
Bakes is pulling down on Czerw's head to control his posture.
Czerw sitting in guard here, content to control.
Czerw connects with a couple of short punches.
Czerw preventing the sweep.
Czerw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Czerw preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Czerw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roman Czerw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakes looking to control.
Bakes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Czerw controls the pace.
Yaro Bakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bakes wants to hit a sweep here but Czerw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bakes there!
Bakes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bakes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shut Up & Train!, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Czerw controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Czerw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Czerw 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Czerw!
Our winner, Roman Czerw, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 24
Date: Nov 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Bakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blackwood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blackwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bakes forces his way into half guard.
Blackwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Blackwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bakes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bakes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bakes working Blackwood over with strikes.
Blackwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Blackwood is rocked!
Bakes lands a big elbow - Blackwood is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bakes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
A relieved looking Yaro Bakes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RMMA 39 - Casteel v Severin
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Scott drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Scott presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Scott landing strikes from the mount.
Bakes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bakes taking shots to the head.
Bakes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott raining down shots from the mount!
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bakes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakes tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Scott lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakes tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott wants to control but Bakes is keeping him busy.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bakes taking some punishment here, with Scott in his half guard.
Scott is nestled in close to Bakes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Bakes tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Bakes manages to get to full guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bakes controlling the position.#T2#
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakes wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott is working Bakes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakes, not yet.
Scott stands up over Bakes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakes, not yet.
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakes's head.
Bakes is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakes, not yet. #T3#
Bakes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Scott is tightening it up a little... Bakes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bakes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bakes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Montgomery Scott!
After winning the bout, Montgomery Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UFF #24 Bakes V Sayle
Date: Aug 31, 2025 |
#R1#
Bakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sayle pinned against the cage. Sayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Sayle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayle avoids it really well and circles away.
Bakes has his takedown stuffed
and Sayle counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakes is defended easily by Sayle.
Sayle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sayle replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bakes blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayle lands with a nice body punch.
Bakes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sayle as he avoids it easily.
Bakes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sayle can pounce on him.
#T1#
Bakes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sayle connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakes.
Sayle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sayle has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Sayle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakes walks into a jab.
Bakes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sayle misses with a hook. Bakes ducked under it nicely.
Bakes tries for a takedown but Sayle circles away easily
and Sayle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakes misses with a takedown attempt - Sayle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sayle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bakes tries for a takedown but Sayle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sayle was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Sayle connects with a leg kick.
Bakes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sayle pinned against the cage. Sayle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left lands for Sayle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayle catches Bakes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bakes shoots in and drives through. Sayle sprawls well.
Bakes blocks a low kick nicely.
Bakes darts in looking for a takedown but Sayle gets double underhooks and turns Bakes into the cage.
Sayle prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Sayle. #BC2#
Sayle manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Bakes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaro Bakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bakes dives in and scores a takedown into Sayle's guard.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sayle controlling the position.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayle has wrist control.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakes distracts Sayle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Sayle seems keen to control Bakes's posture.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakes.
Bakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sayle is pulling down on Bakes's head to control his posture.
Sayle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakes.
Sayle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sayle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sayle counters with a nice body shot.
Bakes shoots in for a double leg but Sayle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sayle throws a looping overhand right but Bakes ducks down to avoid it.
Bakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Sayle counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakes misses with a takedown
and Sayle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakes shoots in but Sayle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sayle misses with a looping right.
Alexei Sayle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sayle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sayle!
#TD#
Bakes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakes trying to control but Sayle is working from the bottom.
Sayle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Bakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayle's head.
Sayle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sayle keeping full guard, as Bakes tries to pass.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sayle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sayle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakes.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayle has wrist control.
Bakes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bakes postures up in Sayle's guard and throws a big left but Sayle blocks it.
Bakes lands a couple of elbows.
Sayle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sayle has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Yaro Bakes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakes throwing strikes from guard but Sayle blocks nicely.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayle has wrist control.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakes postures up in Sayle's guard and throws a big left but Sayle blocks it. #T3#
Bakes wants to control from the top but Sayle keeps moving.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayle has wrist control.
Sayle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sayle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Sayle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakes misses with a takedown
and Sayle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bakes thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bakes.
Sayle scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Sayle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bakes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sayle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sayle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Sayle stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakes. Bakes gets slowly back to his feet.
Sayle slaps away a takedown attempt from Bakes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sayle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakes with a body shot.
Bakes misses with a takedown attempt
and Sayle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakes is defended easily by Sayle.
Sayle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sayle with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sayle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bakes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Sayle connects with a body shot that sends Bakes's belly button to the back.
Sayle leaves Bakes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sayle counters with a right hand to the body.
Sayle throws a head kick but Bakes moves out of range.
Bakes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayle lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sayle to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bakes. #T1#
Bakes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sayle counters with a good low kick that Bakes was not able to check.
Nice sprawl there from Sayle as Bakes shoots in.
Sayle shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bakes avoids the body shot from Sayle.
Sayle misses with a body kick.
Bakes shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Bakes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sayle on his heels. He'll look to pass Sayle's guard now, I'm sure.
Sayle has his hands on Bakes's head, controlling the position.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Bakes throwing strikes from guard but Sayle blocks nicely.
Sayle is pulling down on Bakes's head to control his posture.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sayle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sayle holds on and takes a little breather.
Bakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakes postures up in Sayle's guard and throws a big left but Sayle blocks it.
Bakes throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakes with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sayle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bakes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sayle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sayle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sayle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bakes.
Sayle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bakes.
Sayle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sayle as he avoids it easily.
Bakes fails with the takedown
and Sayle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Sayle as Bakes shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Sayle misses.
Bakes with a poor takedown
and Sayle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sayle scores with a shot to the body.
Sayle lands a glancing blow to the side of Bakes's head.
Bakes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sayle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sayle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sayle misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bakes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sayle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sayle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sayle throws a fast counter high kick but Bakes manages to duck under it in time.
Sayle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bakes misses with a takedown
and Sayle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sayle really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bakes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sayle but Sayle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakes.
Sayle lands a head kick!
Bakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Sayle sprawls well. He's pushed Bakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sayle is fending him off so far but Bakes persists. Nope, Sayle circles away and we're back to standing.
Sayle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Sayle sprawls well. He's pushed Bakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bakes looks for a takedown but Sayle sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakes. That did some damage!
No luck for Bakes with that takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Sayle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakes at a distance.
Sayle scores with a hook to the body. Bakes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sayle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bakes.
Bakes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sayle counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakes walks into a straight right hand from Sayle.
Bakes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sayle's waist but Sayle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bakes off to one side.
Bakes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sayle counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Sayle gets caught napping as Bakes dives in and scores a takedown. Sayle manages to retain guard.
Sayle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sayle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Sayle seems keen to control Bakes's posture.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakes throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakes.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Bakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayle's head.
Bakes throws a big elbow that misses.
Sayle trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakes tries for a takedown but Sayle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Sayle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sayle as he jumps to the side.
Bakes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sayle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bakes is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4#
Bakes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayle tries to avoid it but Bakes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayle to the ground. Sayle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexei Sayle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Sayle.
Sayle throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Sayle gets caught napping as Bakes dives in and scores a takedown. Sayle manages to retain guard.
Sayle has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sayle working a defensive guard here.
Bakes cracks Sayle with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Sayle dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Bakes tries for a takedown but Sayle circles away easily
and Sayle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sayle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakes on the side of the head.
Bakes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sayle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bakes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakes chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Sayle has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Bakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakes throwing strikes from guard but Sayle blocks nicely. #T1#
Bakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sayle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sayle pulls Bakes in close to his closed guard and prevents Bakes from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bakes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Bakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sayle swivels and escapes.#TD#
Bakes shoots in and gets a takedown into Sayle's guard.
Bakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakes works over Sayle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sayle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sayle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Sayle has control of Bakes's left arm, preventing Bakes from doing any damage.
Sayle has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Sayle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sayle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes throwing strikes from guard but Sayle blocks nicely.
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Bakes landing some decent shots from guard.
Sayle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Sayle controlling the position.
Yaro Bakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sayle avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexei Sayle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakes misses with a head kick.
Sayle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sayle to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakes throws out a leg kick but Sayle moves out of range and Bakes only half commits.
Bakes fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yaro Bakes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sayle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Alexei Sayle!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Alexei Sayle!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alexei Sayle!
Alexei Sayle wins by unanimous decision!
Alexei Sayle is the new middleweight champion!
Alexei Sayle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UFF 22:
Date: Jul 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Bakes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flatfoot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bakes somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flatfoot! But no joy.
Bakes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flatfoot throws a series of punches but Bakes moves out of range.
Flatfoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Bakes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaro Bakes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakes shoots in and drives through. Flatfoot sprawls well.
Bakes shoots in and drives through. Flatfoot sprawls well.
Bakes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yaro Bakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flatfoot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Bakes shoots in and bounces Flatfoot off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flatfoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flatfoot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flatfoot trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Bakes landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flatfoot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakes won't allow Flatfoot to sweep him here.
Flatfoot has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakes connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakes passes Flatfoot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bakes working over Flatfoot with some ground and pound. Flatfoot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Flatfoot actively working from the bottom here.
Flatfoot is looking for a sweep. Bakes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flatfoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bakes lands strikes from half guard.
Flatfoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Flatfoot punching from the bottom.
Flatfoot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bakes winds up and cracks Flatfoot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Flatfoot is trying to control but can't.
Flatfoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Flatfoot punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Bakes there. #CUT#It looks like Skeeter Flatfoot has been cut.
Bakes is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Flatfoot is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bakes fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Flatfoot from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bakes! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
Yaro Bakes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
UFF 20: Gigante vs Martinez
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakes wants to control from the top but Artu keeps moving.
Artu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Artu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Artu controlling the position.
Bakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Artu managing to control the position.
Artu keeping moving, preventing Bakes from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Artu has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Artu misses with a body shot.
Artu leaves Bakes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Bakes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bakes with the ground and pound but Artu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bakes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Artu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bakes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bakes throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakes is looking to work some ground and pound but Artu has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakes 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.
Artu wants to sweep here but Bakes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bakes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bakes dodges the punch combination from Artu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Bakes shoots in and gets a takedown into Artu's guard.
Artu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakes passes Artu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Artu is not content to let Bakes control the position.#T3#
Bakes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakes prevents Artu from improving his position.
Artu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakes.
Bakes with the ground and pound but Artu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakes trying to control but Artu is working from the bottom.
Bakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Artu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Artu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Artu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakes's head.#T4#
Artu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Artu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bakes throws a strike but Artu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bakes has control of Artu's left arm, preventing Artu from doing any damage.
Artu preventing the sweep.
Bakes looking to control.
Artu throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakes is adopting a defensive guard.
Artu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Artu wants to pass the guard but Bakes is keeping the position.
Bakes 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.
Bakes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Artu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaro Bakes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bakes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bakes cracks Artu with a solid left hand.
Bakes is looking to pass into half guard but Artu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Artu is in guard.#REVR#
Bakes pulls Artu in close to his closed guard and prevents Artu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bakes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Artu's guard. #REVB#
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Artu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Artu keeping moving, preventing Bakes from controlling successfully.
Bakes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bakes throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Artu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Artu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes wants to control from the top but Artu keeps moving.
Bakes wants to pass the guard but Artu is keeping the position.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakes landing with the ground and pound.
Bakes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Artu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bakes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Artu landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bakes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakes, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Artu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bakes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Artu gets full guard.
Bakes connects with a couple of short punches.
Artu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakes is one step ahead there.
Bakes is pushing down on Artu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Artu is fighting to maintain full guard but Bakes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bakes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Bakes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Artu defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bakes connects with a nice short shot to Artu's temple.
Bakes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bakes working Artu over with strikes.
Bakes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Artu!
A big strike lands for Bakes! That's really hurt Artu and he's turned his back - Bakes keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bakes jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
Yaro Bakes is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Yaro Bakes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UFF 18: Gigante vs Okimoto
Date: Jun 21, 2025 |
#R1#
Monger misses with the combination.
Monger misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Bakes gets a double leg takedown into Monger's guard.
Monger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bakes lands a couple of elbows.
Bakes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bakes with a nice head shot there.
Monger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakes postures up.
Monger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes postures up.
Monger pulls Bakes in close to prevent any damage.
Monger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakes. #T1#
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bakes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Monger is rocked!#CUT#It looks like War Monger has been cut.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monger is still in real trouble! Can Bakes finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakes working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Monger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakes defends well.
Monger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monger on the ground.
Bakes tries to free his leg and advance position but Monger is retaining full guard.
Monger seems to have recovered his senses.
Monger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Monger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakes tries to free his leg and advance position but Monger is retaining full guard. #T2#
Bakes is working Monger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monger wants to stand but Bakes is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Monger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bakes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bakes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bakes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakes throwing strikes but missing.
Bakes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#That has opened up War Monger's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monger looking for a sweep. Not yet Monger, not yet.
Bakes with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monger's head.#CUT#The cut above War Monger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bakes works over Monger with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#War Monger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at War Monger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yaro Bakes!
A very excited looking Yaro Bakes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
UFF 13: Gotlib vs Castaneda
Date: May 17, 2025 |
#R1#
St Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakes was well out of range. Poor timing from St Clair.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakes is defended easily by St Clair.
Bakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Clair circles away.#TD#
Bakes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bakes thows a huge punch but St Clair dodges it nicely.
Bakes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakes trying to control the pace.
St Clair wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bakes stops St Clair from getting back to his feet.
St Clair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Clair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bakes content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakes lands with a punch from half guard.
Bakes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Clair looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bakes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bakes is controlling the pace.
St Clair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakes scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Bakes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bakes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bakes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bakes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakes in particular looking to stall.
Bakes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
St Clair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bakes.
St Clair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bakes lands a nice short elbow.
Bakes controlling the action here.
Bakes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bakes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Bakes.
St Clair on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bakes is controlling the pace.
Bakes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bakes.
Bakes winds up and cracks St Clair with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakes stops St Clair from getting back to his feet.
Bakes stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Clair can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaro Bakes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bakes ducks under a wild hook from St Clair.
Bakes drops down looking for a counter takedown but St Clair sprawls and moves away.
St Clair misses with a looping right.#TD#
Bakes gets a takedown into half guard.
St Clair is trying to escape back to his feet but Bakes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bakes throws an elbow but St Clair slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bakes controls the position from side control.
Bakes trying to control the position but St Clair is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes tries to score with some ground and pound. St Clair controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
St Clair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bakes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bakes grinds an elbow into St Clair's temple.
Bakes scores with punches from side control.
Bakes landing strikes. #ROC#St Clair is rocked!
Bakes in side control lands a decent elbow.
St Clair is still in real trouble! Can Bakes finish him?
Bakes cracks St Clair with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bakes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! St Clair is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bakes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
An out of breath Yaro Bakes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mccall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mccall tries to get out of the position.
Mccall trying to keep a closed guard but Bakes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bakes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mccall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bakes controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bakes lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakes's guard. #REVR#
Bakes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bakes is taking a breather. Mccall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mccall has hold of Bakes's hands but Bakes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bakes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mccall wants to improve his position but Bakes is controlling well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Bakes seems content to control.
Mccall is looking to escape.
Bakes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mccall is looking to improve his position.
Bakes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mccall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bakes is taking a breather. Mccall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mccall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mccall is looking to escape.
Bakes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccall keeps working.
Bakes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mccall taking some punishment here, with Bakes in his half guard.
Mccall has hold of Bakes's hands but Bakes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mccall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mccall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakes but Bakes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bakes stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mccall tries to sprawl but Bakes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bakes lands a nice short elbow.
Mccall taking some punishment here, with Bakes in his half guard.
Bakes lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bakes stalling.
Bakes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaro Bakes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Bakes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bakes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bakes cracks Mccall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bakes looks up at the clock and then as Mccall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bakes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT2#It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut.
Bakes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bakes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mccall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Mccall is rocked!
Bakes wants to control for a moment but Mccall uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Oh Mccall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bakes lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bakes slows the pace down in half guard.
Mccall seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakes working over Mccall with some ground and pound. Mccall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#Davion Mccall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bakes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bakes is controlling the pace.
Bakes is nestled in close to Mccall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jeez, Davion Mccall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davion Mccall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yaro Bakes!
A relieved looking Yaro Bakes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EGA - 4
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Amaral gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bakes works over Amaral with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakes landing some decent shots from guard.
Bakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#It looks like Leonel Amaral has been cut.
Bakes won't allow Amaral to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakes landing with the ground and pound.
Amaral is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaral wants to stand and escape but Bakes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaral has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakes working some strikes from top position.
Bakes is working Amaral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Amaral is rocked!
Bakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amaral's head.
Oh Amaral is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bakes loads up on a big left hand. Amaral felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bakes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Amaral can't hide his disappointment, as Bakes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
Yaro Bakes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leonel Amaral stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is all my fault. I feel sorry for the effort of my family, coaches, parterns and supporters. But I will come back, sooner than yall think and also stronger. Mark my words.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakes working the strikes but Puapua uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bakes looks to land a strike but Puapua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bakes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puapua controls Bakes momentarily but Bakes frees himself.
Puapua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakes throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puapua stands and throws Bakes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bakes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bakes holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Bakes wants to control but Puapua postures up.
Bakes is trying to work for a sweep but Puapua has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puapua controlling from mount.
Bakes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puapua keeps control of the position as Bakes tries to break free.
Puapua avoiding Bakes 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
What can Bakes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bakes just trying to survive but Puapua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bakes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakes just looking to survive in the bad position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felo Puapua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Bakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakes throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua preventing the sweep.
Puapua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Bakes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakes trying to control the position.
Puapua preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puapua wants to control from the top but Bakes keeps moving.
Bakes pulls Puapua in close to his closed guard and prevents Puapua from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puapua tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Bakes looking to score a takedown here. Puapua is defending well but Bakes drives through and ends up in Puapua's guard.
Bakes throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakes's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Puapua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Felo Puapua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bakes is pulling down on Puapua's head. It's preventing any offense from Puapua, at least for the moment.
Bakes being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakes controlling Puapua's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puapua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakes wants to control but Puapua passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaro Bakes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bakes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puapua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puapua taking some punishment here, with Bakes in his half guard.
Bakes misses with a head shot. Puapua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bakes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bakes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puapua is pulling down on Bakes's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakes's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Bakes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Bakes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakes pulls Puapua in to control the position.
Puapua pushes down on Bakes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakes controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Bakes 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.
Bakes wants to get back to full guard.
Bakes is concentrating on defense, preventing Puapua from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Puapua clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bakes tightens his grip and picks Puapua up, before dumping him to the ground. Puapua manages to land in guard.
Bakes throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakes's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Bakes has Puapua pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakes controls Puapua momentarily but Puapua frees himself.
Bakes is pulling down on Puapua's head to control his posture. #T4#
Puapua passes Bakes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puapua is thwarting Bakes's attempts to control the position.
Bakes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bakes is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yaro Bakes.
I think Bakes 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaro Bakes! |
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