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Event:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Contra sprawls well. He's pushed Baker 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker dives in and grabs Contra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Contra pushes down on Baker 's head and hops out.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Quail Contra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Baker .
Contra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Contra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker .
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Contra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker misses with a takedown
enabling Contra to counter with a crisp jab.
Contra lands a body shot.
Contra scores with a three punch combo!
Contra lands with a shot to the body.
Baker looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contra throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Contra to score with a decent uppercut.
Contra scores with a jab to the body.
Contra lands with a cross.
Contra lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Contra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Contra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contra throws an overhand right that drops Baker like a sack of potatoes! Contra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quail Contra!
Quail Contra got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Babineaux sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Babineaux's coaches at The Office have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babineaux to regain full guard.
Baker trying to control but Babineaux is working from the bottom.
Baker throws a strike but Babineaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Baker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Babineaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babineaux has managed to get both his arms back between Baker 's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to stand up but Babineaux is controlling him.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Babineaux from controlling successfully. #T1#
Babineaux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babineaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Baker working for a triangle but Babineaux defends it easily.
Babineaux postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Baker is looking for a triangle but Babineaux pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Baker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babineaux is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babineaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker 's head.
Babineaux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baker .
Babineaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Babineaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babineaux.
Babineaux scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Babineaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker tries for a takedown but Babineaux circles away easily
enabling Babineaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Huell Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Baker .
Baker misses with a takedown attempt
and Babineaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Babineaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Baker toppling to the canvas! Baker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Babineaux finish him?!#ROC#Baker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babineaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Babineaux finish him?
Baker looks winded!
Baker is aggressively charging in as Babineaux backs up avoiding any damage. Babineaux tosses out a jab and Baker runs right into it face first! Baker is out cold! Babineaux dropped down on all fours and is barking in Baker 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huell Babineaux!
After the fight, Huell Babineaux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Contra needs to keep his hands up - Baker had a free shot at his head there.
Contra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker . #TD#
Baker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Contra to the mat! Contra manages to get full guard.
Contra pushes Baker off and gets back to his feet.
Contra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Contra catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker .
Baker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Contra throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Contra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Contra misses with a looping right.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Contra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Contra digs a good body shot into Baker 's ribs.
Baker looks for a takedown but Contra sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Baker . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker ducks under a wild hook from Contra.
Baker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Contra swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker .
Contra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker .
Contra is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Contra scores with a shot to the body.
Baker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contra defends well and Baker ends up having to push Contra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baker tries to pull guard but Contra won't allow it.
#T2#
Baker takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Contra.
Contra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Contra lands with a left to the head.
Contra lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contra.
Contra pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Contra.
Contra is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Contra lands a shot to the body.
Contra lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Contra.
Contra lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Contra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contra pushes Baker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Contra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Contra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contra is working Baker over against the cage.
Contra digs a right hand into Baker 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker 's gas tank.
Contra lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Contra.
Contra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Contra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contra scores with a shot to the side of Baker 's head.
Contra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Contra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Contra lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Contra.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contra scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Contra breaks the clinch.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Contra sprawls well. Contra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker moves forwards but Contra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker dives in and grabs Contra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Contra pushes down on Baker 's head and hops out.
Contra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Contra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quail Contra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Contra cracks Baker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker misses with a takedown
and Contra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Baker misses the target.
Contra lands a right hook to the body.
Contra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Contra counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contra lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Contra does it's job there.
Contra stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contra feints with a jab and clips Baker right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Baker is sent crashing into the canvas and Contra leaps in for the kill! Baker tries to get to his feet but Contra is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Baker is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quail Contra! |
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Event:
AFC #11
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Obolensky gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
Obolensky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker wants to break free but Obolensky has control.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Obolensky's takedown attempt.
Baker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obolensky.
Donnie Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Obolensky.
Obolensky tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obolensky has Baker pressed against the cage, preventing Baker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obolensky wants a takedown.
Baker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Obolensky dives in and scores a takedown into Baker 's guard.
Baker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obolensky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baker looking to control.
#T1#
Obolensky landing with the ground and pound.
Obolensky slips nicely into half guard.
Obolensky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baker 's head.
Baker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obolensky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obolensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Obolensky prevents Baker from improving his position.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Baker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obolensky wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
Obolensky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker is trying to stand.
#T2#
Obolensky trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Obolensky lands strikes from half guard.
Obolensky moves nicely into side control.
Baker is trying to control Obolensky's posture but Obolensky avoids it.
Obolensky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Obolensky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Obolensky tries to move to mount but Baker blocks the move with his legs.
Obolensky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Obolensky tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Baker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Obolensky off and has taken his back!
Obolensky is taking damage to the body and head.
Baker is trying to stick to Obolensky's back but Obolensky 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 Obolensky.#SUB#
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Baker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Baker working for a triangle but Obolensky defends it easily.
Baker wants to stand but Obolensky is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obolensky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Obolensky throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obolensky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
Obolensky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baker is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been informed that Obolensky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Obolensky wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
Obolensky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baker 's head.
Obolensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obolensky advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker is looking for a sweep.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker regains half guard there - taking advantage of Obolensky's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Obolensky dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Obolensky fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Obolensky shoots in.
Baker connects with a right hand. Obolensky shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Alexei Obolensky has been cut.
Alexei Obolensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Obolensky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Obolensky is trying to control the action in half guard but Baker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obolensky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baker wants to improve his position but Obolensky is controlling well.
Baker lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obolensky trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Obolensky works his way into full mount!
Obolensky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Baker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obolensky raining down shots from the mount!
Obolensky trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Obolensky landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Obolensky lands a big shot there that rocks Baker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baker can't escape the position.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
Obolensky working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Obolensky trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obolensky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Baker gets back to half guard.
Obolensky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Obolensky is stalling here. Baker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Obolensky seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker cracks Obolensky with a big elbow.
Obolensky gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obolensky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obolensky wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obolensky on the ground.
Obolensky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Obolensky wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexei Obolensky has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Obolensky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Obolensky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker 's guard.
Baker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obolensky trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Obolensky wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Obolensky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obolensky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Obolensky is controlling him
Obolensky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obolensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baker keeps working.
Obolensky 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 .
Obolensky raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Baker wants to hold on but Obolensky pushes him away.
Obolensky breaks from Baker 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Obolensky with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Obolensky connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Obolensky landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Baker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Baker is rocked!
Baker takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Obolensky's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Obolensky!
Alexei Obolensky is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
AFC #7
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Contra.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Contra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Contra has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Baker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Contra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Contra there.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Contra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Quail Contra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Baker .
Contra throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Contra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker tries to clinch but Contra is having none of it.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Contra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Contra.
Contra throws a right hand that Baker ducks under and follows up with a left that Baker also avoids with ease.
Contra throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Contra falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Baker counters with a takedown into side control.
Contra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Baker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Contra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Contra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Baker lands a nice forearm strike.
Baker lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Contra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Contra is breathing heavily.
Contra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Contra looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Baker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Baker ! |
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Event:
AFC #4
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simmons looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baker wanted to stand there but Simmons had control of the position.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simmons's head.#CUT#That has opened up Sammy Simmons's cut even more.
Baker 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baker lands a couple of digs.
Baker connects with a couple of short punches.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Baker stands up over Simmons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simmons's head.#CUT#The cut above Sammy Simmons's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sammy Simmons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donnie Baker ! |
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gane counters with a right hand to the body.
Gane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Gane moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Gane lands but Baker takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gane's waist but Gane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Baker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gane on the side of the head.
Baker misses with a hook
and Gane counters with a left and a right that stings Baker . #CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Gane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Gane.
Baker looks winded!
Knees to the body from Gane.
#BC#
Gane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Gane moves into the clinch.
Gane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baker jumps guard but Gane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Gane gets control of Baker 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Gane scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1##CL#
Gane has Baker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gane scores with a knee to the head.
Gane is stalling here.
Gane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Gane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Gane lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baker up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gane.
A left hand lands to the body for Gane.
Gane lands a right hand. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gane presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gane lands a nice elbow.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ciryl Gane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Baker .
Baker misses with a takedown attempt - Gane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ciryl Gane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gane tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gane defends it well.
Gane tries to clinch up.#T3#
Gane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Gane breaks from the clinch.
Gane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Gane dives in and scores a takedown into Baker 's guard.#SUB#
Gane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Gane passes Baker 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gane prevents Baker from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gane wants to take a breather 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.
Baker wants to control the action here but instead Gane manages to pass to full mount!
Gane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Gane has a good base and remains in mount.
Gane looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciryl Gane 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#
Gane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Gane gets tackled into the cage by Baker . Baker maintains the clinch.
Gane lands an elbow inside.
Gane avoiding damage.
Baker misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Gane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gane. Baker shrugs it off though. #CL#
Gane has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gane is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
Baker scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Gane has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Gane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker postures up.
Baker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baker working some strikes from top position.
Gane looking for a sweep. Not yet Gane, not yet. #ES#
Gane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Baker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gane lands a good knee to the midsection. Baker won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
Baker is trying to break free.
Gane struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Baker can't get the takedown.
Gane tries to stall but Baker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gane can't break the clinch.
Baker wants to stall.
Gane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baker 's face.
Gane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Baker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gane keeps control of Baker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker tries to break free but Gane pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Gane gets control of Baker 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baker is in close to Gane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baker lands a couple of digs.
Baker with a nice head shot there.
Baker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baker distracts Gane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#Gane is rocked!
Baker loads up on a big left hand. Gane felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Baker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gane can't hide his disappointment, as Baker celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Baker !
Ciryl Gane was interviewed post fight and said 'Sammy is a talented fighter and he showed that tonight in this octagon. All I can say is that he deserved this win. Congratulations Sammy. I hope we'll meet again some day. I wish you and your family all the best and luck in the world. Et à tous les parisiens présents ce soir: Je suis désolé que'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Baker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baker trying to control the position but Obolensky is working away.
Obolensky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Obolensky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obolensky.
Obolensky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obolensky is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obolensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Baker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obolensky passes Baker 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obolensky is working away from the top position though.
Baker is not content to let Obolensky control the position.
Obolensky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baker defending well though.
Obolensky trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom. #T1#
Obolensky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baker defending well though.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obolensky trying to control the action but Baker is working from the bottom.
Obolensky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Obolensky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Obolensky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Obolensky landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Obolensky fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Obolensky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Obolensky looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Obolensky lands a couple of good shots and Baker has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obolensky keeps control of the position as Baker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Obolensky working for the choke.
Obolensky 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.#T2##SUB#
Obolensky working for the choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Obolensky. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Obolensky punches Baker on the ear.
Baker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Obolensky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Obolensky wants to control but Baker is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Baker right now.
Obolensky tries to get the hooks in deep but Baker pushed the leg off.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obolensky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obolensky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SUB#
Obolensky looking for the RNC.
Baker staying busy and making it hard for Obolensky to control.
The referee is taking a good look at Baker as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Obolensky!
Baker covers up after that shot from Obolensky.
Obolensky throwing damaging strikes from the back! Baker could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Baker 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 Obolensky gets his way!
Obolensky throwing damaging strikes from the back! Baker could be in trouble here!
I really don't envy Baker right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Baker tries to roll but Obolensky sticks to his back.
#T4#
Obolensky lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Obolensky connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Baker to escape the position.
Obolensky is not going to allow Baker to sit and survive in this position.
Obolensky trying to control momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obolensky lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Obolensky scores with strikes from the back.
Baker wants to get back to his feet.
Obolensky throwing damaging strikes from the back! Baker could be in trouble here!
#SUB#
Baker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Obolensky lands a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Obolensky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Obolensky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker .
Obolensky shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Baker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Obolensky's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obolensky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Obolensky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Obolensky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Obolensky passes the guard and advances to mount!
Obolensky looking to control but Baker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Obolensky breaks from Baker 's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Obolensky working Baker over with strikes here.
Obolensky scoring with strikes but Baker is staying in there. #ROC#Baker is rocked!
Obolensky cracks Baker with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Obolensky! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Bigwood finds it's target.
Bigwood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bigwood sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bigwood trying to hold on to Baker 's head to control him but Baker postures up.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bigwood trying to control but Baker postures up.
Bigwood is holding on to half guard well.
Bigwood taking some punishment here, with Baker in his 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. Baker connects with a nice short shot to Bigwood's temple.
Baker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bigwood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bigwood has his hands clasped together around Baker 's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Bigwood missing with punches from the bottom.
Bigwood controlling the position for now.
Bigwood trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Baker there.
Bigwood trying to control but Baker postures up.
Baker unloads with some huge strikes here! Bigwood is out! Baker wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donnie Baker ! |
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