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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Nibak feints and as Baker raises his hands in defense, Nibak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baker striking off his back but it's not causing Nibak any problems. #SUB#
Baker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nibak uses it to pass to side control.
#SU2#
Nibak decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Nibak clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Nibak jumps into guard, dragging Baker to the mat.
#ES2#
Nibak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Nibak looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but Nibak drives through and ends up in Baker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nibak defends well.
Nibak looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Nibak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Baker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baker trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nibak trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Nibak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nibak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nibak preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Baker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nibak stacks Baker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nibak!
Nibak just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Nibak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baker trying to remain calm as Nibak controls from the top position.
Nibak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Baker is trying to control Nibak's posture but Nibak avoids it. #SUB2#
Nibak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Baker wants to control but Nibak postures up.
Nibak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Baker is not content to let Nibak control the position. #SUB2#
Nibak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baker is not content to let Nibak control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Nibak stalls from top position.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
Baker tries to buck Nibak off but Nibak is having none of it.
Baker tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Baker misses with a strike from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baker sneaks back into half guard.
Nibak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Baker actively working from the bottom here.
Baker trying to control but Nibak postures up.
Nibak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Baker is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Nibak tightens his grip and picks Baker up, before dumping him to the ground. Baker manages to land in guard.
Baker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nibak is now in half guard.
Nibak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nibak blocks the strikes from Baker.
Nibak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nibak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
Nibak stands up out of the half guard. #T1##CL2#
Nibak rushes Baker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nibak wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker has Nibak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nibak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nibak is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks. #TD2#
Nibak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baker can't fight it off and eventually Nibak manages to take the fight to the floor. Baker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Baker is working an open guard so Nibak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Nibak clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker can't break the clinch.
Nibak stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nibak drags the fight down to the ground.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
Nibak looking to control.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker wants to control from the top but Nibak keeps moving.
Manny Nibak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baker is fighting to break Nibak's control of his arms but Nibak is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##SUB#
Baker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nibak looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nibak looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nibak! #REVB#
Nibak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nibak trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nibak tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Baker tries to improve position but can't.
Nibak working away.#T4#
Nibak throws an elbow but Baker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nibak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working. #SUB2#
Nibak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Nibak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nibak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nibak wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Nibak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Nibak decides to stand back up. Nibak steps back and let's Baker get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Nibak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nibak controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Nibak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nibak tries to sprawl but Baker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nibak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nibak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nibak looking for a sweep. Not yet Nibak, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nibak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nibak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Nibak's legs - danger averted.
Nibak looking to control.
#T1#
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nibak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baker.
Nibak misses with a few strikes there.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Nibak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Nibak shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
Nibak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Nibak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nibak is looking to defend but Baker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nibak! Baker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nibak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joaquin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Baker.
Zelenoff circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zelenoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zelenoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Baker closes the distance and clinches.
Zelenoff taking a breather.
Baker looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelenoff lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Zelenoff.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Zelenoff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zelenoff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Zelenoff slowing the pace effectively.
Zelenoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zelenoff lands a shoulder strike.
Zelenoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Zelenoff.
A right handed body shot lands from Zelenoff.
Baker is working for takedown but Zelenoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Zelenoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD#
Baker dives in and scores a takedown into Zelenoff's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelenoff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zelenoff is looking to stand back up but Baker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zelenoff.
Zelenoff is looking to get back to is feet but Baker passes into side control.
#SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zelenoff has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Zelenoff is defending well. #T3#
Zelenoff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.
Zelenoff holds on to Baker's head and controls the position momentarily.
Zelenoff is trying to control Baker's posture but Baker avoids it.
Baker working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Baker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zelenoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zelenoff tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zelenoff is trying to buck Baker off.
Zelenoff tries to buck Baker off but Baker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zelenoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zelenoff can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelenoff is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zelenoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Zelenoff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Zelenoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zelenoff.
Zelenoff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zelenoff throws a hook but Baker avoids it easily.
Zelenoff misses with a body shot.
Zelenoff tries to bum rush Baker with a series of wild strikes but Baker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zelenoff missing with a left hand there. Baker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zelenoff.
Zelenoff misses with a few strikes there.
Zelenoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baker. #T1#
Baker tries to clinch up.
Zelenoff throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Zelenoff does it's job there.
No joy there for Zelenoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baker slips a jab and a cross from Zelenoff.
Baker looks to clinch
and Zelenoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charlie Zelenoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zelenoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker.#T2#
Zelenoff connects with the punch.
Zelenoff might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zelenoff throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baker moves to clinch but Zelenoff breaks away
and Zelenoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zelenoff throws a hook to the side of Baker's head but Baker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zelenoff counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zelenoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Baker darts in trying to clinch
letting Zelenoff counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Zelenoff pounces like a tiger and cracks Baker with a vicious hook! Baker is down but not out! Zelenoff follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Zelenoff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cont gets the takedown into side control.
Cont tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Cont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cont scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baker to see if he's OK.
Cont tries to stand but Baker is controlling his head.
Check out the look on Cont's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baker can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cont is looking to take a break and control but Baker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cont takes a little break here. Baker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baker trying his best to control but Cont has mounted him.
Cont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Baker tries to hold on but Cont postures up.
Baker reaches up to try and control the position but Cont seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Baker rolls and tries to escape and now Cont has his back!
#T2#
Baker wants to escape the position.
Cont keeps control of the position easily here as Baker tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Cont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Baker tries to break free.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Baker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cont keeps control of the position easily here as Baker tries to buck him off.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Baker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Cont working for a choke but Baker is defending well.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Cont. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Cont is landing with strikes from the back.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but Cont has full control of the position and if anything, Baker has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Cont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Baker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB2#
Cont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cont lands punches and elbows.
What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baker trying to control the hands but Cont breaks the grip.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Cont controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker trying to get back to his feet but Cont is in full control for now.
Cont avoiding Baker 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cont dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Baker looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Cont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Cont is out of range.
Cont throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Cont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cont wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cont is stalling in the full guard.
Baker is trying to keep Cont in close.
#T1#
Cont works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker is trying to hold Cont in close to prevent damage but Cont has managed to pass into half guard.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Cont has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cont in particular looking to stall.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Cont performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Cont is very close to passing his half guard.
Cont is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Baker landing a few short strikes.
Cont slips a nice elbow through Baker's hands, connecting with Baker's forehead.
Cont controlling the action here.
Jon Cont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cont controlling the action here.
Cont lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Baker trying to control here.
Cont uses his free foot to push down on Baker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baker.
Cont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cont working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Cont looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baker tries to hold on but Cont pushes him away. #T4#
Cont controlling from mount.
Baker has given up his back here. Will Cont look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Cont looking for the choke from the back.
Cont is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Baker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Baker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cont is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Can Baker hold on?! Cont is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cont controlling the positon.
Baker just trying to survive but Cont is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker can't escape the position.
Cont lands strikes to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Cont 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baker tries to clinch up but Cont circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Cont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baker!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baker tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cont easily slips into full mount!
Baker tries to hold on but Cont pushes him away.
Cont with the ground and pound from mount.
Baker wants to hold on but Cont pushes him away.
Cont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cont lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Baker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cont is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1##SUB2#
Cont is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Baker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Cont looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cont has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Baker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good control from Cont.
Cont is not going to allow Baker to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Baker trying to control the action but Cont just sinks the hooks in.
Baker breaks Cont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Baker preventing the sweep.
Cont has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Baker works over Cont with some ground and pound from guard.
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cont has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Baker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cont wants to sweep but no luck.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Baker throws a big right hand that misses.
Cont has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Cont bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVB##T4#
Cont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cont pushing down on Baker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baker is in trouble now - Cont has advanced to mount!
Cont controlling from mount.
Baker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cont raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cont cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cont looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baker regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Cont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cont winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cont!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Soro lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Soro pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Soro throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
#CL2#
Soro gets a clinch.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker jumps guard but Soro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soro is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Soro is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soro after a bit of a struggle.
Baker has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soro throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.#T1##CL2#
Soro instigates a clinch.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker keeps control of Soro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Soro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soro can't break the clinch.
Soro tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker prevents Soro from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Soro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soro scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Soro closes the distance and clinches.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD#
Baker wants the takedown. Soro is fighting it off but Baker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soro's guard against the cage.
Soro wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him. #ES2#
Soro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Baker has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker has Soro pressed against the cage, preventing Soro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Soro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4##CL2#
Soro drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Soro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Soro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roronoa Soro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Soro as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Soro closes the distance and clinches.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soro is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Soro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soro scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Soro. Soro maintains the clinch.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker has Soro pressed against the cage, preventing Soro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Soro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soro misses with a few strikes there.
Roronoa Soro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Soro gets a clinch. #TD#
Baker has picked Soro up - he's going for a ride! Baker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Soro kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Baker checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Soro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soro is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Soro is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Baker misses with some punches.
Soro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
Soro has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soro is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Soro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Soro.
Nice uppercut lands for Soro. That snapped Baker's head back.
#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Soro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Soro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baker's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Soro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Angeli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Good shot there by Angeli.
Baker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Angeli.
Angeli takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Angeli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Angeli misses with the combination.
Angeli fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Angeli misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Baker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Angeli!#SUB#
Baker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Angeli is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joaquin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Baker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Baker misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Baker clinches. #TD2#
Diaz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diaz manages to end up in side control.
Diaz has control of an arm but Baker manages to advance to Diaz's back!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Baker struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Baker working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
Baker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diaz hold on?
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Baker looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Baker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baker connects with a big shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Baker scores with strikes from the back.
Baker struggling to land strikes to the head as Diaz covers up.
Diaz covering up well and avoiding damage.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Diaz avoids the strikes from Baker.
Baker scores with strikes from the back.
Baker is controlling the position but Diaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Diaz pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Baker throws a strike but Diaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baker is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Baker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Baker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Baker stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Baker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baker.
Baker stalling away here and it's allowed Diaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Baker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Diaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position.
Diaz prevents Baker from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baker scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Baker is controlling him well.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
Baker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Diaz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diaz's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Diaz kicks Baker off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joaquin Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz pushes Baker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baker trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Baker getting side control.
Diaz won't allow Baker to pass to mount.
Diaz is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Baker trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker misses with a hook.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Baker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Baker is controlling him well.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baker slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Diaz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Baker manages to mount him!
Baker throwing strikes but Diaz bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #T3#
Baker working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
Baker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Diaz tries to stand and escape but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Diaz manages to pass to side control.
Baker is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!#T4#
Baker tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU2#
Diaz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Baker drags him back down.#SUB#
Baker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baker's guard! Nice work there by Diaz!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nate Diaz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gallow throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Baker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gallow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Gallow tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Gallow lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker prevents a body shot from Gallow.
Baker goes for a takedown attempt but Gallow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gallow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gallow connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Baker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baker stops Gallow from standing up. #T1#
Baker postures up and lands a big shot to Gallow's brow.
Baker won't allow Gallow to get back to his feet.
Baker lands a couple of digs.
Baker passes Gallow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallow is looking to get back to is feet but Baker passes into side control.
Gallow is looking to get back to his feet here but Baker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gallow's back.#SUB#
Baker is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gallow with him. Gallow is trying to defend but Baker has an arm under the chin now! Gallow grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joaquin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Hockey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker is looking to clinch but Hockey is avoiding it.
Hockey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hockey throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely. #CL#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Baker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hockey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baker throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Baker darts in and clinches Hockey up against the cage.
Hockey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hockey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker looking for a takedown.
Baker avoiding damage.
#BC#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Johnny Hockey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hockey works the jab nicely.#T1#
A low kick from Hockey misses #CL#
and Baker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hockey prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hockey breaks from the clinch.
Hockey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hockey.
Hockey takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hockey stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hockey throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hockey rattles Baker with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Baker tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hockey dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Baker stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Hockey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Eskenaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Baker pulls guard.
Eskenaldo wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position.
Baker wants to stand up but Eskenaldo is controlling him.
Eskenaldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Baker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eskenaldo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eskenaldo defends it easily.
Eskenaldo wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eskenaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Baker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eskenaldo quickly recovers to half guard.
Eskenaldo pushes Baker off but Baker dives into side control.
#T1#
Eskenaldo is trying to buck Baker off.#SUB#
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eskenaldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baker throws an elbow but Eskenaldo slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Eskenaldo is pushing Baker's head away, looking to escape. Baker manages to hold on to the position though.
An elbow from Baker crashes against the mat.
Eskenaldo is not content to let Baker control the position.
Eskenaldo is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Baker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Baker wants to control but Eskenaldo is keeping him busy.
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Baker has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker tries to clinch there but Eskenaldo circles away.
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baker avoids the body shot from Eskenaldo.
#CL2#
Eskenaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eskenaldo has Baker pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Eskenaldo pulls guard.
Eskenaldo keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Eskenaldo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baker manages to pass to side control.
Baker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up but Baker is controlling him
Baker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker 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.
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up but Baker is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Baker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Eskenaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Eskenaldo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to control but Eskenaldo is keeping busy.
Eskenaldo wants to stand but Baker has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Baker 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.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Eskenaldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Eskenaldo wants to stand up but Baker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eskenaldo pulls his head out easily.
Eskenaldo tries to stand and escape but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eskenaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eskenaldo's back!#T1#
Eskenaldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Eskenaldo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Eskenaldo wants to get back to his feet.
Eskenaldo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Baker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Eskenaldo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Baker looking for the RNC. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Baker is looking for the choke from the back position but Eskenaldo is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Baker has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eskenaldo can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Eskenaldo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Baker gets his way!
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Baker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Eskenaldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker is punishing Eskenaldo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Baker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Eskenaldo darts in and clinches Baker up against the cage.
Eskenaldo keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eskenaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Eskenaldo tightens his grip and picks Baker up, before dumping him to the ground. Baker manages to land in guard.
Baker trying to control the position.
Eskenaldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baker is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker controls Eskenaldo momentarily but Eskenaldo frees himself.
Baker has a closed guard, preventing Eskenaldo from standing up.
Baker trying to control the position.
#T1#
Eskenaldo is looking to stand up but Baker won't let him.
Baker trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Eskenaldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Eskenaldo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Joaquin Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Eskenaldo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Baker punching from the bottom.
Baker manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eskenaldo defends it easily.
Eskenaldo wants to stand but Baker is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Eskenaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eskenaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eskenaldo after a bit of a struggle.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Eskenaldo drags the fight down to the ground.
Eskenaldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eskenaldo is looking to stand back up but Baker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eskenaldo.
Eskenaldo pushes Baker off looking to stand but Baker dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eskenaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Baker.
Baker throwing shots but Eskenaldo is blocking nicely.
Eskenaldo is trying to stand back up but Baker is controlling him
Eskenaldo is trying to escape back to his feet but Baker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Baker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Christiano Eskenaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Baker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christiano Eskenaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Baker!
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