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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Baker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robin Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Baker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Banks dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baker is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Baker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Baker, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Baker against the cage but Baker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Banks is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Banks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker lands a slapping body shot.
Banks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baker finds it's way round the side to connect with Banks's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bobby Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banks. Banks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Baker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Banks avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker cracks Banks with a good jab.
Nice shot by Baker.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robin Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by Baker. Beautiful body shot.
Baker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banks at a distance.
Banks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baker.
Baker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banks on the side of the head.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baker scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Banks shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baker dominated that round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker jabs at Banks's body.
Jab from Baker.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker works the jab nicely.
Banks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baker throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baker!
Baker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banks is able to avoid easily.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baker tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baker to the ground. Baker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baker lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
Baker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baker to score with a decent uppercut.
Baker lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
Banks takes one on the button.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Baker finds it's target.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Baker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Bobby Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker scores with a punch to the head.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Banks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baker circles away.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banks. Banks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Baker scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robin Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Baker which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
Baker connects with the punch.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baker!
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baker lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Baker throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker lands an overhand right.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Baker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Baker lands with a straight right. Banks didn't see that one coming.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banks tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Baker throws a solid leg kick but Banks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baker.
Banks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker connects with a body shot.
Baker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Baker throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Baker motions for Banks to come forward. Baker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker connects with a jab.
Banks avoids the body shot from Baker.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Baker sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
A jab from Baker does it's job there.
Banks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robin Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker jabs at Banks's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baker!
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pop
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