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Event:
UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mccall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mccall tries to get out of the position.
Mccall trying to keep a closed guard but Bakes is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bakes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mccall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bakes controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bakes lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakes's guard. #REVR#
Bakes 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#
Bakes is taking a breather. Mccall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mccall has hold of Bakes's hands but Bakes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bakes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mccall wants to improve his position but Bakes is controlling well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Bakes seems content to control.
Mccall is looking to escape.
Bakes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mccall is looking to improve his position.
Bakes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mccall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bakes is taking a breather. Mccall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mccall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Mccall is looking to escape.
Bakes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bakes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mccall keeps working.
Bakes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mccall taking some punishment here, with Bakes in his half guard.
Mccall has hold of Bakes's hands but Bakes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mccall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mccall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakes but Bakes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bakes stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mccall tries to sprawl but Bakes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mccall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bakes lands a nice short elbow.
Mccall taking some punishment here, with Bakes in his half guard.
Bakes lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bakes stalling.
Bakes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yaro Bakes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Bakes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bakes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bakes cracks Mccall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bakes looks up at the clock and then as Mccall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bakes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#CUT2#It looks like Davion Mccall has been cut.
Bakes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bakes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mccall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Mccall is rocked!
Bakes wants to control for a moment but Mccall uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Oh Mccall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bakes lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bakes slows the pace down in half guard.
Mccall seems to have got his legs back now.
Bakes working over Mccall with some ground and pound. Mccall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT2#Davion Mccall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bakes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bakes is controlling the pace.
Bakes is nestled in close to Mccall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Jeez, Davion Mccall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davion Mccall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yaro Bakes!
A relieved looking Yaro Bakes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
EGA - 4
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Amaral gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bakes works over Amaral with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakes landing some decent shots from guard.
Bakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#It looks like Leonel Amaral has been cut.
Bakes won't allow Amaral to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakes landing with the ground and pound.
Amaral is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaral wants to stand and escape but Bakes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaral has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakes working some strikes from top position.
Bakes is working Amaral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Amaral is rocked!
Bakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amaral's head.
Oh Amaral is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Bakes loads up on a big left hand. Amaral felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bakes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Amaral can't hide his disappointment, as Bakes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
Yaro Bakes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leonel Amaral stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is all my fault. I feel sorry for the effort of my family, coaches, parterns and supporters. But I will come back, sooner than yall think and also stronger. Mark my words.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Bakes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakes working the strikes but Puapua uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bakes looks to land a strike but Puapua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bakes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puapua controls Bakes momentarily but Bakes frees himself.
Puapua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bakes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakes throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puapua stands and throws Bakes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bakes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bakes holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Bakes wants to control but Puapua postures up.
Bakes is trying to work for a sweep but Puapua has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puapua controlling from mount.
Bakes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puapua keeps control of the position as Bakes tries to break free.
Puapua avoiding Bakes 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
What can Bakes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bakes just trying to survive but Puapua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bakes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakes just looking to survive in the bad position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felo Puapua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Bakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakes throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua preventing the sweep.
Puapua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Bakes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakes trying to control the position.
Puapua preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puapua wants to control from the top but Bakes keeps moving.
Bakes pulls Puapua in close to his closed guard and prevents Puapua from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puapua tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Bakes looking to score a takedown here. Puapua is defending well but Bakes drives through and ends up in Puapua's guard.
Bakes throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakes's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Puapua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Felo Puapua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Bakes is pulling down on Puapua's head. It's preventing any offense from Puapua, at least for the moment.
Bakes being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakes controlling Puapua's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puapua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakes wants to control but Puapua passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yaro Bakes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bakes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puapua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bakes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puapua taking some punishment here, with Bakes in his half guard.
Bakes misses with a head shot. Puapua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bakes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bakes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puapua is pulling down on Bakes's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakes throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakes's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Bakes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Bakes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakes pulls Puapua in to control the position.
Puapua pushes down on Bakes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakes controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Bakes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bakes wants to get back to full guard.
Bakes is concentrating on defense, preventing Puapua from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Puapua clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bakes tightens his grip and picks Puapua up, before dumping him to the ground. Puapua manages to land in guard.
Bakes throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bakes's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Bakes has Puapua pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakes controls Puapua momentarily but Puapua frees himself.
Bakes is pulling down on Puapua's head to control his posture. #T4#
Puapua passes Bakes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puapua is thwarting Bakes's attempts to control the position.
Bakes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bakes is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yaro Bakes.
I think Bakes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaro Bakes! |
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