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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RJ Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirbo Kiwes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for RJ Baker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, RJ Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirbo Kiwes!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiwes shoots for a takedown but Baker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baker lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker tries to work over Kiwes's front leg with a kick but Kiwes checks it.
Baker throws a nice looking combination but Kiwes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiwes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Kiwes shoots in.
No joy there for Baker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiwes feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Kiwes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiwes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiwes stands up and waves to Baker to follow him.
Baker connects with a body shot.
Kiwes looks gassed!
Baker lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kirbo Kiwes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiwes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiwes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiwes keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiwes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
RJ Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirbo Kiwes.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Kiwes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baker's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiwes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiwes.
Baker is looking to stand up but Kiwes isn't so interested in that idea.
Kiwes advances position into side control!
Kiwes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Baker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kiwes is controlling him well.
Kiwes working away.
Kiwes is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiwes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Kiwes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiwes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Kiwes.
Kiwes is rocked!
Baker is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kiwes hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). RJ Baker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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