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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Let's Be Friends as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Baggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Baggs is avoiding it.
Baggs instigates a clinch.
Baggs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dave Mitchell has been cut.
Baggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baggs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Mitchell gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baggs regains guard.
Mitchell won't allow Baggs to sweep him here.
Mitchell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baggs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baggs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baggs!
Baggs stands up and beckons Mitchell to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baggs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mitchell.
Baggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs avoids the elbow strike from Mitchell, against the cage.
Baggs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mitchell up against the cage.
Mitchell fails to pull guard.
Baggs stalling in the clinch.
Mitchell trying to control the position but instead, Baggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mitchell into the cage.
Baggs taking a breather.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitchell looks gassed!
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Baggs managing to block the knees to the body from Mitchell.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands a knee to the body.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baggs is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baggs down to the mat. Baggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baggs wants to clinch but Mitchell slips to the side
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
That has opened up Dave Mitchell's cut even more.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Baggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Baggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baggs crunches a lovely knee into Mitchell's ribcage.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Baggs.
Baggs looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Baggs has double underhooks.
Baggs stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggs scores with a knee to the head.
Baggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Baggs stalls.
Baggs missing with knees to the body.
Baggs lands an elbow inside.
Baggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Baggs stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Baggs scores with a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baggs landing knees to the body.
Baggs lands a damaging elbow.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Baggs connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Baggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mitchell moves out of range as Baggs throws a body kick.
Baggs rushes Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baggs prevents it.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baggs scores with a knee to the head.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell looking for a takedown.
Brian Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mitchell.
Mitchell letting Baggs take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baggs lands an elbow inside that Mitchell shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Mitchell leaning against his opponent.
Mitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Baggs.
Mitchell has Baggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baggs with a knee to the head.
Baggs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Baggs landing knees to the body.
Baggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mitchell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baggs slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Baggs.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Mitchell letting Baggs take a breather here.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Baggs lands a knee to the body.
Baggs misses with a knee strike.
Baggs is stalling here.
Mitchell tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggs landing knees to the body.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell wants to stall.
Baggs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitchell blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitchell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Baggs is trying to stand back up but Mitchell is controlling him
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Baggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to free his trapped foot but Baggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baggs is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Mitchell's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Baggs cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baggs tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Baggs has managed to clinch.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Baggs.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Baggs with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Baggs.
Baggs with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggs.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
A bit of stalling here from Baggs.
Baggs blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Baggs.
Brian Baggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baggs lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Baggs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mitchell throws an elbow but misses.
Baggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggs stalling.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baggs holds him up against the cage and eventually Mitchell drops back down to his feet.
Brian Baggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mitchell.
Baggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baggs tries to land a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks with his arms.
Come on Mitchell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baggs lands an elbow just above Mitchell 's eye.
Mitchell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Baggs.
Baggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Baggs.
Baggs lands a knee to the body.
Baggs lands a knee to the head.
Mitchell tries to stall but Baggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Baggs.
Baggs lands a damaging elbow.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baggs.
Baggs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baggs tries a knee to the head but Mitchell blocks it.
Baggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mitchell's face.
Mitchell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brian Baggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Baggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches.
Baggs slowing the pace effectively.
Mitchell tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Baggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dave Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baggs gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but Baggs won't allow it.
Baggs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baggs landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggs.
Mitchell works on Baggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitchell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baggs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baggs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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