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Event:
Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maykit is trying to defend but Hall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maykit wants to get back to full guard but Hall has mounted him!
Maykit is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hall.#ROC#Maykit is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Woodie Maykit has been cut.
Maykit tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Maykit is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall looking to control but Maykit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maykit seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Maykit bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hall and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Hall!
Ryan Hall took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im not surprised motherfuckers!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose 129
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Goggins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goggins.#CL#
Goggins rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Goggins misses with the head strike.
Goggins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Goggins.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goggins walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goggins scores with a nice head shot.
Goggins wants to clinch.
Goggins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
An attempted straight right counter from Goggins misses the target.
Goggins lands a jab.
Hall goes for a double leg but Goggins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goggins continues to drive forward.
David Goggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Hall.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Goggins tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Goggins closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goggins lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #T1#
Goggins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goggins lands a left hand.
Goggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goggins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall tries to pull guard but Goggins won't allow it.
Goggins lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A short right from Goggins.
Our sources have told us that Goggins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hall jumps guard but Goggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hall jumps guard but Goggins stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Goggins breaks from the clinch.
Goggins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Goggins stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Hall gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goggins struggling a bit here.
Hall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is working Goggins over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Goggins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hall is controlling him well.
Hall connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goggins some visible discomfort.
Goggins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hall.
Hall working the body and head with strikes.
Hall advances to mount.
Hall has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goggins's face.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Hall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Hall lands a couple of good shots and Goggins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Hall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Goggins is doing well to defend. Hall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Goggins is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hall!
Ryan Hall made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im not surprised motherfuckers!'.
In defeat, David Goggins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back Mother F***er I'm coming for you'. |
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Event:
Bellicose 122
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strakapoud tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!#SUB2#
Strakapoud is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hall taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Strakapoud.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Strakapoud! |
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Event:
Bellicose 112
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Susi.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Susi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Hall has been cut.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall closes the distance and clinches up with Susi, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes Susi against the cage but Susi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Susi forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Susi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Susi.
A short right from Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is working for takedown but Susi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Susi lands an uppercut.
Susi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Susi is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Susi.
A nice left hand lands by Susi.
Susi digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank. #T1#
Susi lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Susi.
Susi lands with a right to the head.
Susi works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Susi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Susi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall 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.
Susi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Susi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Susi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Susi lands with a short shot to the head.
Susi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
Susi gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Susi.
Susi presses Hall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Susi works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Susi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A short uppercut from Susi.
Susi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Susi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Susi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Susi digs a right hand into Hall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hall's gas tank.
Susi lands a nice shot to the body.
Susi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Susi.
Susi lands with a light punch inside.
Susi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Susi lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Susi.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Susi lands a shot to the body.
Susi lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Susi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Susi.
Susi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Susi lands a body punch. #T3#
A short right from Susi on the inside.
Susi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hall with a big uppercut! Hall tries to clinch up but Susi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hall to the mat! Hall covers up and Susi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaarlo Susi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaarlo Susi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Coleman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baltaretu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baltaretu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Baltaretu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coleman's head.#ES#
Coleman pushes Baltaretu off and gets back to his feet.
A nice combination there by Coleman.
#CUT#It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.
Baltaretu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coleman defends well and Baltaretu ends up having to push Coleman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Baltaretu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Coleman kicks Baltaretu off and gets back to his feet.
Coleman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baltaretu has time to react.
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily.
Baltaretu dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arnaud Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Baltaretu.
Baltaretu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baltaretu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baltaretu tries to move into range but Coleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Coleman lands an overhand right.
Baltaretu dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coleman throws the left hand but Baltaretu avoids the punch easily.
Baltaretu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Baltaretu drives through with a takedown into Coleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baltaretu is looking to work some ground and pound but Coleman has wrist control.
Baltaretu scoring with some ground and pound.
Baltaretu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baltaretu throws a strike but Coleman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Coleman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baltaretu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Coleman is looking to defend but Baltaretu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Coleman! Baltaretu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Coleman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Baltaretu!
Post fight, Andrei Baltaretu took to the microphone: 'Im not surprised motherfuckers!'.
In defeat, Arnaud Coleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'my skills aren't there but my heart is.'. |
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Event:
CDFC 31: Havoc vs Special
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu shoots and misses #TD2#
and Koloa counters with a single leg into guard. Baltaretu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu keeping moving, preventing Koloa from controlling successfully.
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
Koloa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baltaretu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koloa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koloa won't allow Baltaretu to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Baltaretu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koloa distracts Baltaretu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baltaretu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koloa defends well.
Koloa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koloa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baltaretu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Koloa prevents Baltaretu from escaping the position.
Koloa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baltaretu is looking for a sweep.
Koloa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Baltaretu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baltaretu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koloa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Baltaretu is looking to regain half guard here but Koloa keeps moving and retains side control.
Koloa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koloa advances nicely into full mount.
Baltaretu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koloa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koloa working Baltaretu over with strikes.
Baltaretu is not content to let Koloa control the position.
Koloa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Koloa is landing with some decent strikes but Baltaretu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koloa landing punches.
Koloa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Koloa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Baltaretu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koloa raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baltaretu is looking to improve his position but Koloa isn't that keen on the idea.
Koloa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baltaretu is bucking up trying to escape but Koloa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koloa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baltaretu is looking to escape.
Baltaretu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Koloa breaks from Baltaretu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koloa lands a big elbow.
Koloa with good strikes from the mount here!
Koloa landing shots from mount.
Baltaretu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baltaretu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Baltaretu taking shots to the head.
Koloa unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Baltaretu is rocked!
Koloa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Baltaretu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koloa lands a nice shot to the head.
Koloa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Baltaretu bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Koloa and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Koloa! |
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Event:
CDFC 22: Baltaretu vs Slice
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Baltaretu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Andrei Baltaretu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltaretu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slice counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slice scores with a body shot.
Baltaretu fails to land the takedown.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Baltaretu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Baltaretu has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Baltaretu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baltaretu manages to avoid it.
Baltaretu tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Baltaretu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baltaretu has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Slice counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baltaretu! Slice lets Baltaretu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Baltaretu is rocked!
Baltaretu is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Are you kidding me?! Slice ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Baltaretu clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice! Kimbo Slice retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimbo Slice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ICE 11: Tar Eis
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Augustine.#TD#
Baltaretu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Augustine napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Augustine takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Joe Mike Augustine has been cut.
Augustine taking a bit of punishment here - Baltaretu scoring with strikes.
Baltaretu 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.
Augustine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Baltaretu.
Augustine is not content to let Baltaretu control the position.
Baltaretu lands a nice forearm strike.
Baltaretu wants to control but Augustine is keeping him busy.
Baltaretu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baltaretu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Augustine down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustine being controlled for a moment.
Baltaretu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustine keeps working. #T1#
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.#CUT#That has opened up Joe Mike Augustine's cut even more.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound but Augustine is defending the strikes.
Augustine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baltaretu working the ground and pound.#CUT#The cut above Joe Mike Augustine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Mike Augustine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu retains his light heavyweight title!
Andrei Baltaretu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ICE 6: Barr Feabhais
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Knocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baltaretu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andrew Knocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Baltaretu with that takedown attempt.
Knocker lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baltaretu feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Knocker - just one landing.
Knocker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knocker scores with a body shot.
Knocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baltaretu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker throws a series of punches but Baltaretu moves out of range.
Good shot there by Knocker.
Baltaretu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knocker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knocker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baltaretu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Knocker digs a good body shot into Baltaretu's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Knocker.
Knocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baltaretu shoots in for a double leg but Knocker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Baltaretu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Knocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baltaretu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baltaretu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knocker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baltaretu somewhat.
Knocker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baltaretu. Baltaretu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Knocker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knocker throws a right and a left that Baltaretu avoids nicely.
Baltaretu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrew Knocker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knocker scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knocker stalks Baltaretu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baltaretu's face. Baltaretu staggers backwards, shaken.
Knocker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baltaretu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baltaretu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baltaretu tries to clinch but Knocker moves out of range.
Knocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baltaretu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baltaretu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baltaretu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knocker throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Baltaretu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Baltaretu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baltaretu trying to control but Knocker is working from the bottom.
Baltaretu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baltaretu distracts Knocker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knocker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
Baltaretu postures up in Knocker's guard and throws a big left but Knocker blocks it.
Knocker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knocker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baltaretu landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Knocker controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baltaretu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knocker controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baltaretu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knocker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baltaretu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baltaretu is fighting to break Knocker's control of his arms but Knocker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baltaretu trying to control but Knocker is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Knocker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Baltaretu throws a series of punches but Knocker moves out of range.
Knocker lands a nice shot to the body.
Knocker cracks Baltaretu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baltaretu is defended easily by Knocker.
Knocker misses with a two punch combination.
Baltaretu feinted with a counter takedown.
Knocker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Knocker. That snapped Baltaretu's head back.
Knocker misses with a right hand #TD#
and Baltaretu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knocker won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knocker prevents Baltaretu from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Knocker to see if he's OK.#T1#
The ground and pound from Baltaretu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Baltaretu seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baltaretu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knocker down.
Andrei Baltaretu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baltaretu 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.
Baltaretu is chipping away with strikes.
Baltaretu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knocker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baltaretu.
Baltaretu scoring with punches from side control.
Knocker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knocker is looking to regain half guard here but Baltaretu keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Baltaretu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baltaretu wants to control for a moment but Knocker uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Baltaretu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knocker is trying to maintain the position but Baltaretu is very close to passing his half guard.
Baltaretu winds up and cracks Knocker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baltaretu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baltaretu wants to pass to mount but Knocker is defending the position.
Baltaretu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Baltaretu trying to control from half guard but Knocker is working away.
Knocker wants to control but Baltaretu is keeping busy.
Knocker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baltaretu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baltaretu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baltaretu is working away from the top position though.
Baltaretu wants to control but Knocker is keeping him busy.
Baltaretu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Knocker is looking to escape.
Baltaretu throwing shots but Knocker is blocking nicely.
Baltaretu working the head and body with strikes.
Baltaretu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baltaretu wants to take a breather but Knocker is having none of it.
Baltaretu is stalling here. Knocker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baltaretu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Knocker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Baltaretu tries to escape but Knocker is in control.
Baltaretu struggling a bit here.
Baltaretu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knocker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Baltaretu dominated that second round.
That's time! Baltaretu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Knocker connects with a body shot that sends Baltaretu's belly button to the back.
Knocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baltaretu attempts a counter takedown but Knocker avoids it well and moves away.
Knocker misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Baltaretu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baltaretu thows a huge punch but Knocker dodges it nicely.
Baltaretu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knocker wants to hold on but Baltaretu pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#It looks like Andrew Knocker has been cut.
Knocker blocking the ground and pound.
Baltaretu unloads with some shots from mount but Knocker bucks and avoids them well.
Baltaretu with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Knocker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Andrew Knocker's cut even more.#T1#
Baltaretu breaks from Knocker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Knocker is still in real trouble! Can Baltaretu finish him?
Baltaretu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Knocker wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Baltaretu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu is the new light heavyweight champion!
Andrei Baltaretu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Trash throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Baltaretu counters with a single leg into guard. Trash didn't expect that.
Baltaretu is working Trash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Baltaretu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baltaretu prevents Trash from getting back to his feet.
Trash controls Baltaretu momentarily but Baltaretu frees himself.
Baltaretu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baltaretu advances to half guard.
Baltaretu unloads with some huge strikes here! Trash is out! Baltaretu wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Bumfights 3 Dia de los muertos
Date: Nov 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Baltaretu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baltaretu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baltaretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Baltaretu.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Baltaretu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baltaretu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baltaretu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baltaretu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Baltaretu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Baltaretu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to kick Baltaretu off but Baltaretu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baltaretu lands strikes from half guard.
Baltaretu is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#T1#
Baltaretu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baltaretu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson is trying to keep Baltaretu in close.
Baltaretu distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Baltaretu from controlling successfully.
Baltaretu cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Baltaretu slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Baltaretu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baltaretu working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#Dwayne Johnson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baltaretu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.#CUT2#Jeez, Dwayne Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baltaretu is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwayne Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Bumfights 1: Gimme some change
Date: Oct 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Heredia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Baltaretu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baltaretu connects with a nice short shot to Heredia's temple.
Baltaretu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Heredia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Heredia tries to roll over but Baltaretu keeps him under control.
Heredia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Heredia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baltaretu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heredia taking some punishment here, with Baltaretu in his half guard. #ROC#Heredia is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heredia is hurt! He's hurt bad - Baltaretu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heredia from any more punishment! Congratulations to Baltaretu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
Andrei Baltaretu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Heredia tries for a takedown but Baltaretu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Baltaretu tries to counter it with a takedown but Heredia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heredia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baltaretu defends well and Heredia ends up having to push Baltaretu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Baltaretu works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Heredia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heredia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baltaretu landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baltaretu wants to control from the top but Heredia keeps moving.
Heredia throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baltaretu scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baltaretu lands a couple of elbows.
Baltaretu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Heredia covers up, he's hurt! Baltaretu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Baltaretu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Baltaretu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Baltaretu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andrei Baltaretu thanked Brachial Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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