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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baek Mi Sun (ranked 6043 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mitchell (ranked 6067 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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176 cm
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135 lbs
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225 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baek Mi Sun! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Mitchell! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mi Sun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mi Sun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A head kick misses from Mi Sun. Mi Sun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mi Sun keeps Mitchell at a distance using the push kick. Mi Sun goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Mi Sun throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily. Mitchell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Mi Sun scores with a push kick. Mitchell is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mi Sun went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mitchell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mi Sun defends well and Mitchell ends up having to push Mi Sun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mitchell forces Mi Sun back against the cage and clinches. Mitchell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mi Sun avoids it. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mi Sun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baek Mi Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchell. This has been an exciting period of action! Mi Sun is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mi Sun wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mi Sun just stands there and leans against the cage. Mitchell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mi Sun prevents it.
Mi Sun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mi Sun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mi Sun wants it to stay on the feet. Baek Mi Sun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mi Sun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Mi Sun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mi Sun throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily. Mi Sun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mi Sun throws a head kick that misses. Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Mi Sun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mi Sun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mi Sun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mitchell will feel that in the morning. Mi Sun scores with a kick to the midsection. Mi Sun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Mitchell shoots in but no luck this time. Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Mi Sun.
Mi Sun throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side. Mi Sun is breathing heavily. Mitchell throws a head kick but Mi Sun moves out of range.
Mi Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping body kick lands there for Mi Sun. Mi Sun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mi Sun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mi Sun keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell blocks a head kick by Mi Sun.
Mi Sun avoids the head kick by Mitchell.
Mi Sun throws a big counter combination but Mitchell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mi Sun as he avoids it easily. Mitchell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mi Sun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitchell somewhat. Nice takedown defense from Mi Sun. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt. Mi Sun quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mitchell. As Mitchell looks to move away, Mi Sun throws a big counter combo but Mitchell just gets out of the way. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mi Sun.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mi Sun blocks the body kick.
Mi Sun is looking to counter with a body kick. Mitchell looks for a takedown but Mi Sun sprawls well. Mi Sun explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell. Mi Sun throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Mi Sun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mi Sun tried to counter with a leg kick but Mitchell avoided it. Mi Sun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mi Sun sets himself, and Mitchell steps forward looking for the clinch! Mi Sun avoids it this time. Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baek Mi Sun dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mitchell avoids a kick to the body.
Mi Sun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Baek Mi Sun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mitchell works the jab nicely. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mitchell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mi Sun - the referee stops the clock and Mitchell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mi Sun. Mitchell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Mitchell goes for a double leg but Mi Sun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mi Sun continues to drive forward. Mi Sun lands a front kick. Mi Sun misses with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mi Sun. No joy for Mitchell on that attempt. It looked like Mi Sun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mi Sun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mi Sun keeps the fight on the outside. Mi Sun jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Mitchell is breathing heavily. Mi Sun throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily. Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mi Sun has had enough of the clinch but Mitchell keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mi Sun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Baek Mi Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchell. Mi Sun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage. Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Mi Sun controls the action.
Mi Sun wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mi Sun to keep the fight standing. Mi Sun has had enough of the clinch but Mitchell keeps him there for the moment. Mi Sun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mi Sun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mitchell wants to break free but Mi Sun has control.
Mi Sun is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mi Sun down to the mat. Mi Sun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Mi Sun circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mi Sun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mi Sun checks a low kick from Mitchell. Mitchell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mi Sun is looking for a counter combo. Mitchell tries to work over Mi Sun's front leg with a kick but Mi Sun checks it. Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mi Sun - that will leave a mark!
Mi Sun fakes the leg kick and cracks Mitchell in the body. Mi Sun throws a wild body kick that Mitchell sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mi Sun swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mitchell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMi Sun. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mi Sun counters with a nice kick to the body. Nice body kick from Mi Sun. Mitchell misses with the body kick and Mi Sun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mitchell clinches up with Mi Sun and pushes him back against the cage. Mi Sun working hard to break the clinch. Mi Sun wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mi Sun backwards. Mitchell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mi Sun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mi Sun scores with a nice body kick.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick. It appears Mi Sun was looking to counter with a kick there. Mitchell throws a head kick that misses. Mitchell drives through and clinches with Mi Sun against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mitchell wants to take the fight to the mat but Mi Sun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Mi Sun is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position. Mi Sun is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baek Mi Sun dominated that second round. That's time! Mi Sun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt - Mi Sun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mi Sun looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming. Mitchell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mi Sun as he avoids it easily. Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Mi Sun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Baek Mi Sun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Mitchell. A head kick misses from Mi Sun. Mi Sun throws a body kick that misses and Mitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mi Sun avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mi Sun is trying to break free. Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mi Sun is looking to break free of the clinch but Mitchell has double underhooks. Mi Sun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mi Sun is trying to push Mitchell away but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Mi Sun wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mi Sun is defending well against a takedown attempt. Mitchell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mi Sun. Mitchell working hard to break the clinch. Mi Sun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mi Sun tries to break the clinch but Mitchell is controlling the position. Mi Sun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mitchell has him pressed against the cage. Mitchell tries for a takedown but Mi Sun manages to get underhooks.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mi Sun wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell is trying to push Mi Sun away but Mi Sun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mi Sun's efforts to push away. Mitchell is looking to take this one to the mat. Mi Sun is trying to force a seperation but Mitchell has the dominant position. Mi Sun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mi Sun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mi Sun wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell prevents Mi Sun from breaking the clinch. Mitchell keeps control of Mi Sun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mi Sun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mi Sun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell stalling.
Mi Sun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mitchell moves into the clinch. Mi Sun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mi Sun as Mitchell tries to tie him up. Mitchell pulls guard successfully.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mi Sun is one step ahead there. Mitchell wants to stand and escape but Mi Sun is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mi Sun stands and steps away. Mitchell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Mi Sun throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mi Sun defends it nicely. Mi Sun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Mi Sun throws a head kick that misses. Mitchell lunges at Mi Sun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mi Sun's hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Mi Sun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jack Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Baek Mi Sun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mitchell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baek Mi Sun. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mi Sun, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baek Mi Sun!
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