Quote Originally Posted by beenKOed View Post
Quote Originally Posted by J_Undisputed View Post
Rodriguez won. Baker wasn't even in trouble; just taking shots on the gloves along the ropes.
I agree, but you have to wonder what the hell was Baker thinking when he was leaning against the ropes letting his opponent bang away? Was he thinking I look good, I'm really scoring points now, or was he just not thinking? Not being a well known fighter, he made a mistake when he expected the ref to give him the benefit of the doubt. It happens, but not to Baker again I'm thinking.
Oh of course I wasn't making any commentary one way other whether it was not art of a master plan. I agree with you. Was just filling in the happenings for grey who asked who won. I agree with you though about bakers mindset. Baker should have had the impression that this was a free promo for Rodriguez, and been trying to play spoiler. I thought the 2 big shots that landed before that(3 if you count the last grazing shot) might have put barker In a bad position but he seemed to be weathering the storm and waiting for Rodriguez to gas. I definitely wouldn't have gambled with the no frills officials overseeing the bout.