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Event:
The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Marais closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baker quickly recovers to half guard.
Marais is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Marais is controlling him
Baker won't allow Marais to pass to mount.
Baker is trying to stand up here but Marais is controlling him well.
Marais wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Baker wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Marais gets a takedown into half guard.
Marais prevents Baker from standing back up.
Marais wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Baker is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Marais scores with a takedown into Baker's guard.
Marais has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marais wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Baker is looking to stand up but Marais isn't so interested in that idea.
Marais trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marais is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Marais shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marais prevents Baker from getting back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Marais changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Marais dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Marais shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Baker is looking to stand up but Marais isn't so interested in that idea.
Marais is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker wants to stand but Marais is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais stays in close to Baker's body and controls the position. #T1#
Marais wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marais.
Baker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marais has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Marais tries to advance to mount but Baker denies him.
Baker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Marais looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marais wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Marais scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Marais pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Baker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Francois Marais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4##SUB#
Marais has hold of Baker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marais fails to move to back control.
Baker tries to buck Marais off but he can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Marais dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marais is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Baker tries to kick Marais off but Marais keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Marais is working for a kimura here but Baker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Marais's guard.
Marais has a closed guard, preventing Baker from standing up.
Marais tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais has a closed guard, preventing Baker from standing up. #SUB#
Marais escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker wants to stand and escape but instead Marais has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Baker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Marais passes into half guard.
Baker is trying to stand.
Baker is staying active underneath Marais, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baker is trying to stand up here but Marais is controlling him well. #SUB#
Marais is looking for a kimura but Baker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marais to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker is looking to escape.#SUB#
Marais looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Marais is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baker!
Baker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Marais trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Marais trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
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#
Marais moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baker has worked his arm free - good work by Baker!
#SUB#
Marais is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marais asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Marais looking to score a takedown here. Baker is defending well but Marais drives through and ends up in Baker's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Marais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marais has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Francois Marais!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Francois Marais!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Francois Marais!
Francois Marais wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Baker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Weenus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weenus was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.#TD#
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weenus's half guard.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Weenus is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to take a breather but Weenus is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Weenus actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weenus is not content to let Baker control the position.#SUB2#
Weenus actively working from the bottom here.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Weenus is defending the position. #SUB#
Baker is working for a kimura but Weenus is defending it quite comfortably.
Weenus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baker passes to full mount! #T2#
Weenus wants to hold on but Baker pushes him away.
Baker wants to take Weenus's back here but Weenus is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Baker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Weenus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Baker!
John Baker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Chastain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Baker 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.
Chastain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chastain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chastain lands a head shot.
Chastain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chastain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silvain Chastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chastain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chastain throws a shot to the body.
Chastain scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Chastain connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chastain.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Chastain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chastain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.#T1#
Baker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Chastain.
Nice straight punches there by Chastain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chastain.
Baker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Chastain.
Chastain lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Chastain lands an overhand right.
Chastain connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Chastain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chastain lands a slapping body shot.
Chastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chastain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Baker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Chastain scores with the left hand. Baker knows he should have avoided that one.
Chastain connects with a jab.
Chastain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chastain scores with a nice strike.
Chastain cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chastain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Chastain scores with a four punch combination!
Chastain lands a slapping body shot.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chastain manages to avoid it.
Chastain scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Chastain scores with a nice head shot.
Chastain jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chastain scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Chastain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Chastain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chastain lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Baker gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Chastain gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Baker is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvain Chastain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fraga as he avoids it easily.
Fraga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fraga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fraga to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraga scores with a jab.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but Fraga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fraga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fraga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Fraga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fraga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fraga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #T1##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 Fraga!
Fraga is looking to regain half guard here but Baker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Baker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fraga is trying to escape and Baker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fraga is forced to tap! Nice work there by Baker! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Baker!
After winning the bout, John Baker 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjalmgeirsson doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control.
Hjalmgeirsson tries to buck Baker off but Baker is having none of it.#SUB#
Baker is trying to get an arm triangle but Hjalmgeirsson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hjalmgeirsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Baker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hjalmgeirsson is not content to let Baker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjalmgeirsson is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Baker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hjalmgeirsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Baker fails to advance to Hjalmgeirsson's back.
Hjalmgeirsson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Baker is trying to stick to Hjalmgeirsson's back but Hjalmgeirsson is turning into Baker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Baker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hjalmgeirsson.
Hjalmgeirsson looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Hjalmgeirsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker pulls Hjalmgeirsson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2##SUB#
Baker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hjalmgeirsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Baker has his feet on Hjalmgeirsson's thighs here. He's pushed Hjalmgeirsson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hjalmgeirsson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Baker!
A relieved looking John Baker 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Harris.
Harris 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.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Baker on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Harris.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris with a jab.#T1#
Baker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Baker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harris stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Baker throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
A cross from Harris lands.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Baker.
Harris walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Harris 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 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1##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 Maia!
Baker takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Maia to pass into mount.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Baker looking to isolate an arm here. Maia doesn't see it coming and as Baker extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Baker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Baker!
A relieved looking John Baker 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:
Island Fights 6
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Zwirn finds it's target.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zwirn.
Baker is looking to clinch but Zwirn is avoiding it.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zwirn circles away.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Zwirn pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Zwirn there.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Zwirn finds it's target.
Baker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwirn lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Zwirn.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Zwirn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zwirn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zwirn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zwirn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zwirn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zwirn lands a jab.
Baker tries to clinch but Zwirn moves away
and Zwirn counters with a huge left! Baker is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zwirn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Baker from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zwirn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
A relieved looking Frederick Zwirn 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:
Island Fights 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Yun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yun counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker tries to clinch up
and Yun counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Yun jabs Baker right on the nose. Baker blinks but takes it well.
Yun stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Yun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Baker tries to clinch but Yun moves out of range.
Yun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yun swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Yun swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Yun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yun scores with a shot to the body.
Yun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker wants to clinch up but Yun keeps it at a distance.
Yun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baker tries to clinch but Yun moves out of range.
Yun with a hook.
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yun throwing a counter right hand but Baker manages to avoid it.#T2#
Baker is looking to clinch.
Zou Yun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yun lands with a cross.
Yun scores with a jab to the head.
Baker walks into a left hand.
Yun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baker doesn't seem bothered though.
Baker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch but Yun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yun is looking to counter punch.
Yun tests Baker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yun keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Yun. That snapped Baker's head back.
#ROC#
Baker is rocked!
Baker wants to clinch
and Yun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Yun finish him?#T3#
Yun cracks Baker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baker falls to his knees and Yun doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zou Yun!
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