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Event:
NYF Fight Night 62
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bailek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bailek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Rivera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivera is trying to improve his position.
Rivera taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rivera is looking to regain half guard here but Bailek keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Bailek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bailek trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well. #SUB2#
Bailek is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Bailek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivera is trying to control but can't.
Bailek content to control rather than advance.
Rivera tries to get to full guard but Bailek has control of the leg.
Bailek looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rivera is staying active underneath Bailek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bailek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rivera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Rivera looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailek's back!#SUB#
Rivera is persistently looking for the submission but Bailek is defending it well.
#T3#
Bailek wants to control his opponent's hands but Rivera gets his hands free.
Rivera is hanging on to Bailek's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Rivera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rivera is not going to allow Bailek to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Bailek showing good submission defense here.
Rivera gets his hands free as Bailek looks to control.
Rivera controlling well, preventing Bailek from escaping the position.
#T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rivera.
Rivera controlling well, preventing Bailek from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Bailek defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivera's arms. #SUB#
Bailek defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rivera's arms.
Bailek trying to control the hands but Rivera won't let him. #SUB#
Rivera looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera is not going to allow Bailek to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bailek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bailek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rivera is trying to control Bailek's posture but Bailek avoids it.
Bailek landing strikes.
Bailek trying to control the position but Rivera is working away.
Rivera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bailek trying to pass the guard but Rivera defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bailek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rivera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bailek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Bailek defends easily.
Antonio Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera wants to sweep here but Bailek controlling him for the moment.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bailek's guard. #REVR#
Bailek is trying to keep Rivera in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Bailek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bailek looking for a triangle here. Rivera is fighting it but it looks tight! Bailek pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rivera is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tum Bailek! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -13-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Bailek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcknight but Mcknight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Mcknight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailek.
Bailek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcknight circles away.
Mcknight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mcknight misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcknight sprawls well. Mcknight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet.
Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tum Bailek.
Mcknight misses with the combination.
Bailek 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.
Mcknight throws a series of strikes that have Bailek backpedaling.
Mcknight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Mcknight drives through and clinches with Bailek against the cage.
Mcknight lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bailek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcknight walks away with a smile on his face. Bailek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice combination there by Mcknight.
Bailek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcknight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Mcknight misses.
Bailek tries to move into range but Mcknight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcknight with a nice cross.#CL#
Mcknight clinches up with Bailek and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcknight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bailek.
Bailek takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Mcknight.
Nice body punch from Mcknight. #T2#
Bailek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcknight after a bit of a struggle.
Mcknight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailek backwards.
Mcknight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailek is trying to pull guard but Mcknight has him pressed against the cage.
Bailek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcknight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Mcknight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Mcknight clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight lands with a straight right. Bailek didn't see that one coming.
Mcknight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Bailek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Mcknight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcknight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bailek looks winded!
Bailek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Bailek is rocked!
Bailek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcknight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcknight finish him?#T3#
Bailek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcknight lands with a right hand.
Tum Bailek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcknight throws a monster overhand right that drops Bailek! Mcknight follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Mcknight! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -5-
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Bailek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bailek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bailek stops Rodia from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Rodia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bailek in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bailek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tum Bailek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Coz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bailek to the ground. Coz is now in Bailek's guard.
Coz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coz wants to pass the guard but Bailek is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bailek has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Coz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bailek has tightened it up now! Coz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tum Bailek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Bailek looks for the body kick but Oper saw that one coming.
Oper tries to clinch but Bailek is having none of it. #CL#
Oper clinches up against the cage.
Oper is pressed up against the cage. Bailek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oper down to the mat. Oper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Oper clinches.
Bailek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bailek tries to pull guard but Oper won't allow it.
#TD2#
Bailek successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Bailek is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oper throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bailek's body to avoid the submission. Bailek has instead reached around Oper's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bailek arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tum Bailek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Bailek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reno.
Reno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bailek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reno wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bailek manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Reno is trying to stand back up but Bailek is controlling him
Bailek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reno controls his leg. #SUB2#
Bailek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Bailek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bailek maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Reno could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bailek has cracked it and Reno is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bailek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tum Bailek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bailek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Douglass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailek defends well.
Bailek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bailek wanted to stand there but Douglass had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Douglass has a closed guard, preventing Bailek from standing up.
Bailek slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bailek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bailek tries to stand but can't do so whilst Douglass controls his leg.
Bailek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Douglass won't allow Bailek to pass to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bailek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailek controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bailek wants to stand but Douglass has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bailek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Douglass defends well and Bailek ends up having to push Douglass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Douglass is pressed up against the cage. Bailek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Douglass down to the mat. Douglass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bailek swinging wildly here.
Bailek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailek avoids the head kick by Douglass.
Tum Bailek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Douglass closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Douglass pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Douglass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Douglass controlling the action here.
Bailek is trying to stand up here but Douglass is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglass is just content to waste time from the top position. Bailek takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bailek seems keen to control Douglass's posture.#SUB#
Douglass got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bailek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Douglass has managed to get both his arms back between Bailek's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Bailek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bailek is looking to cinch up a triangle. Douglass throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bailek's body to avoid the submission. Bailek has instead reached around Douglass's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bailek arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tum Bailek! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Bailek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artusii.
Artusii throws out a loose jab but Bailek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artusii fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Bailek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Bailek has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Artusii defend it? Bailek steps over the head and cranks it - Artusii is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bailek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tum Bailek! |
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