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Event:
DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
Thighpunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baggs.
A big left from Baggs misses.
It looked like Thighpunch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baggs.
Thighpunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baggs misses with a left hand
and Thighpunch counters with a right hand to the body.
Baggs misses with a straight right.
Thighpunch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baggs momentarily.
Thighpunch lands with an uppercut that bounces Baggs off the cage and back into range.
Baggs throws an overhand right that lands on Thighpunch's shoulder, as Thighpunch tries to avoid the shot.
Baggs looks to land a combination but Thighpunch avoids it well.
Baggs misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Thighpunch throws a hook but Baggs blocks it.
Baggs throws the left hand but Thighpunch avoids the punch easily.
Baggs staying out of range there.
Baggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Baggs.
Baggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Thighpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thighpunch cracks Baggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Baggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Baggs is rocked!
Baggs looks to land a combination but Thighpunch avoids it well.
Baggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Thighpunch finish him?
Baggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thighpunch walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baggs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Thighpunch swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baggs's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Baggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coolidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baggs.
Coolidge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baggs throws a chopping leg kick but Coolidge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coolidge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Coolidge misses.
Baggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coolidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Baggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Baggs misses.
A big right from Coolidge misses.
Baggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coolidge is able to avoid easily.
Coolidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Coolidge throws a big shot that misses.
Coolidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Baggs counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coolidge.
Coolidge throws a hook but Baggs blocks it.
Coolidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Coolidge.
Baggs throws out a counter right but Coolidge avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Baggs.
Baggs throws a hook but Coolidge avoids it easily.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range.
Baggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coolidge misses with an uppercut. Baggs saw that one coming.
Donk. Baggs catches Coolidge right on the button with a cross.
Coolidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coolidge misses with a looping right.
Coolidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butch Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baggs. Coolidge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range.
Coolidge misses with a hook
and Baggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coolidge eats them both and turns towards Baggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coolidge slips a jab and a cross from Baggs.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range.
Coolidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coolidge throws a right hand that Baggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Baggs also avoids with ease.#T2#
Coolidge looks to land a body kick but Baggs moved away.
Baggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coolidge's calf.
Baggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coolidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baggs throws an off balance right hand
and Coolidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baggs misses the shot to the body.
Baggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coolidge back to the cage. Baggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Coolidge has been cut.
Baggs throws a shot from downtown. Coolidge moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Baggs blocks the leg kick.
Coolidge lunges at Baggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baggs's hand.
Baggs tests Coolidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coolidge looks to throw the jab but Baggs is out of range.
Baggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coolidge is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baggs's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Coolidge.
Coolidge throws the left hand but Baggs avoids the punch easily.
Baggs throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Coolidge throws a right and a left that Baggs avoids nicely.
Coolidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coolidge lands with a straight right. Baggs didn't see that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baggs!
Baggs catches Coolidge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Coolidge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baggs dips to his left and cracks Coolidge with an uppercut!
Coolidge fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coolidge.
Baggs throws a nice looking combination but Coolidge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Baggs.
Coolidge throws a lazy right hand but Baggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baggs connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Coolidge is rocked!
Baggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baggs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Coolidge falls backwards - clearly groggy! Baggs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Baggs!
A relieved looking Brian Baggs 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:
DSC STRIKE 45
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Baggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
Some wild striking there from Baggs.
Murphy dives in and grabs Baggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggs pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Baggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
A swing and a miss from Baggs.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baggs is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Baggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Baggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy has been working on his balance at CrossFit Sydney, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Baggs.
Baggs misses with a looping left.
Baggs throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baggs throws out the jab.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggs misses with a low kick.
Baggs lands with a right hand.
Baggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy checks a low kick from Baggs.#T1#
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
Baggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy checks a low kick from Baggs.
Baggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baggs leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Baggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Baggs to follow him.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Baggs takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baggs misses the jab.
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Murphy looking to score a takedown here. Baggs is defending well but Murphy drives through and ends up in Baggs's guard.
Baggs controlling the position.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baggs has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage. #SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Baggs to follow him.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Baggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baggs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baggs for as long as he can get away with.
Baggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baggs is staying active underneath Murphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Murphy works his way into side control.
Baggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Murphy decides to stand back up. #TD#
Murphy scores with a takedown into Baggs's guard.
Murphy stops Baggs from standing up.
Baggs being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baggs can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy gets to his feet - Baggs follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A left lands for Baggs.
Baggs is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Baggs misses.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Baggs digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Baggs tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baggs loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggs's waist but Baggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Baggs unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Baggs.
Baggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baggs scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Baggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Baggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Baggs. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Baggs tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Baggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baggs misses with a right hand
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baggs cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Baggs manages to avoid it.
Baggs throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy shoots in but Baggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Baggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggs swivels and escapes.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baggs throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baggs, right into the meat.
Baggs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3##TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baggs is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Baggs is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Baggs tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Baggs is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Baggs is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Murphy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #T4#
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baggs, as that shot connected.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baggs as he jumps to the side.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Jab from Baggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggs lands a two punch combo.
Baggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Baggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baggs pinned against the cage. Baggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baggs defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Baggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baggs lands a body shot.
Brian Baggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baggs throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baggs misses the shot to the body.
As Baggs looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Baggs just gets out of the way.
Baggs misses with a body shot.
Baggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cathail Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baggs defends it nicely.#T1#
Baggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Cathail Murphy has been cut.
Baggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Baggs.
Baggs misses with a double jab.
Baggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Baggs works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Baggs does it's job there.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy slips under a jab from Baggs.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baggs misses with a low kick.
A jab from Baggs misses.
Baggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Baggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Baggs throws a shot to the body.
Baggs cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baggs throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggs scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
Baggs scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.#T4#
Baggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Baggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggs.
Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Baggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baggs sprawls well. Baggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Baggs misses its intended target. #TD#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Baggs keeps moving.
Cathail Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggs seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!
A very excited looking Brian Baggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 41
Date: Mar 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Baggs scores with a hook to the body. Martinez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baggs jabs at Martinez's body.
Baggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Martinez swings for the body but Baggs moves out of range.
Baggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Martinez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baggs lands with a shot to the body.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Baggs.
Baggs jabs at Martinez's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggs throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Baggs lands with a right hand.
Baggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##KD#
Baggs drops Martinez with a beautiful combination! Martinez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baggs is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
Baggs plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Martinez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Martinez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Baggs!
Our winner, Brian Baggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
New York RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pew manages to avoid it.#TD#
Pew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baggs's guard.#ES2#
Baggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pew has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pew avoids a wild elbow strike from Baggs.
Still in the clinch, Baggs scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Baggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baggs swings for the body but Pew moves out of range.
Pew darts in looking for a takedown but Baggs gets double underhooks and turns Pew into the cage.
Baggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baggs cracks a nice hook into Pew's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pew fails to land the takedown.
Baggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Pew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Pew.
Baggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pew. #T1#
Baggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pew.
Baggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Pew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pew dives in and grabs Baggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggs pushes down on Pew's head and hops out.
Baggs misses with a looping right.
A big right from Baggs misses.
Pew shoots in looking for a takedown. Baggs tries to sprawl out of it but Pew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baggs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pew seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pew shoots in looking for a takedown but Baggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pew.
Pew tries to move into range but Baggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Baggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Pew blocks the low kick.
Pew closes the distance and clinches up with Baggs, looking for a takedown. Pew pushes Baggs against the cage but Baggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baggs avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Pew walks into a stiff left hand from Baggs.
Pew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pew fails with a takedown attempt.
Baggs throws a counter combo.
Pew dives in for a single leg takedown but Baggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pew misses with a takedown
letting Baggs counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggs misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Baggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Baggs. No joy for Pew on that attempt.
Pew slips a straight right by Baggs.
Baggs throws a right hand that Pew ducks under and follows up with a left that Pew also avoids with ease.
Baggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baggs but Baggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Pew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
Baggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pew dives in and grabs Baggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggs pushes down on Pew's head and hops out.
Pew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Pew shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baggs as he jumps to the side.
Pew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baggs defends well and Pew ends up having to push Baggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baggs tries to score with a low kick but Pew moves his leg out of the way.
Baggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Pew shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Baggs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pew has his takedown stuffed
and Baggs counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Baggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pew manages to avoid it.
Baggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Pew. Pew gets slowly back to his feet.
Baggs misses with an uppercut. Pew saw that one coming.
Baggs tried to score with a low kick but Pew checks it.
Brian Baggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pew shoots in looking for a takedown but Baggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Pew backs off Baggs throws a huge counter combo but Pew manages to avoid it all.
Pew misses with a takedown attempt
and Baggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pew shoots in but no luck this time.
Pew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pew shoots in looking for a takedown but Baggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baggs throws out a counter right but Pew avoids it with no problem.
Pew is breathing heavily.
Baggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggs misses with a two punch combination.
Pew shoots in looking for a takedown but Baggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Baggs as Pew shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baggs stuns Pew with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pew on the side of the head.
Pew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Pew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Baggs kicks Pew off and gets back to his feet.
Pew shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Pew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baggs misses with a wild combination.
Pew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggs.
#TD#
Pew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Baggs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Pew tries for a takedown but Baggs circles away easily
and Baggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baggs circles away.
Pew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baggs.
Baggs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baggs but Baggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pew shoots for a takedown but Baggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baggs is fending him off so far but Pew persists. Nope, Baggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Baggs.
Pew darts in looking for a takedown but Baggs gets double underhooks and turns Pew into the cage.
Baggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baggs lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Pew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baggs is refusing to be controlled, as Pew sits in half guard.
Baggs is holding on to half guard well.
Baggs manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pew won't allow Baggs to sweep him here.
Pew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brian Baggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pew looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Baggs trying to control the position here.
Pew trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baggs controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baggs throws an overhand right that lands on Pew's shoulder, as Pew tries to avoid the shot.
Baggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pew is out of range and Baggs settles back down.
Pew shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baggs defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Baggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Baggs misses. #TD#
Baggs gets caught flat footed, as Pew shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baggs dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Baggs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pew is trying to control the position but Baggs postures up. #SU2#
Baggs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pew, up you get!
Pew ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pew shoots for a takedown but Baggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baggs circles away.
Baggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pews jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pew. That did some damage!
Baggs throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pew shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggs sprawls well. He's pushed Pew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baggs.
Baggs misses the shot to the body.
Pew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Baggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pew was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pew somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pew dives in for a single leg takedown but Baggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baggs with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Pew moved out of range.
Baggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pew shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Pew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baggs misses with a few strikes there.
Baggs throws a low kick but Pew avoids it.
Baggs misses with a body shot.
Baggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pew seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baggs enables Pew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Pew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pew, into his guard. #REVB#
Baggs wants to pass the guard but Pew is keeping the position.
Pew is trying to keep Baggs in close.
Pew wants to stand but Baggs is controlling the position. #T2#
Baggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baggs is continuing to stall.
Pew is trying to control the position but Baggs postures up.
Baggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baggs postures up.
#T3##SU2#
Baggs gets to his feet - Pew follows without any prompting.
Baggs scores with the left hand. Pew knows he should have avoided that one.
Pew closes the distance and clinches up with Baggs, looking for a takedown. Pew pushes Baggs against the cage but Baggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baggs dips to his left and cracks Pew with an uppercut!
Baggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggs's waist but Baggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pew off to one side.
Pew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
#TD#
Pew shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Baggs kicks Pew off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pew fails to land the takedown.
Pew shoots in for a takedown but Baggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Baggs misses with a body shot.
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pew manages to avoid it.
Pew fails to land the takedown.
Pew shoots in for a takedown but Baggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baggs.
Pew dives in and grabs Baggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggs pushes down on Pew's head and hops out.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Pew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pew slips under a jab.
Pew shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pew or perhaps it was just good defense by Baggs, which made it look bad.
Brian Baggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baggs cracks Pew with a good jab.
Pew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baggs.
Baggs scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baggs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Baggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Baggs throws a big shot that misses.
Tamar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tamar counters with a shoot takedown. Baggs fights it but they end up in guard.
Tamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Tamar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baggs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Baggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamar on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs looking to sit in guard and control but Tamar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baggs tries to get out of the position.
Baggs controlling the position.#T1#
Tamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baggs being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tamar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamar stopping the sweep attempt from Baggs.
Tamar forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamar in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Tamar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tamar prevents Baggs from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamar.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tamar or perhaps it was just good defense by Baggs, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Tamar shoots in and gets a takedown into Baggs's guard.
Tamar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Baggs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baggs keeping full guard, as Tamar tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Tamar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tamar counter with a right hand.
Baggs moves out of range of the body kick from Tamar.
#TD2#
Tamar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baggs's guard.
Tamar landing some decent shots from guard.
Tamar is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamar passes Baggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tamar is looking to advance position but Baggs won't allow it. #T1##SU2#
Tamar stands up from half guard.
Baggs throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Tamar moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Baggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Tamar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tamar is taking a breather. Baggs 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.
Tamar uses his free foot to push down on Baggs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baggs. #T2#
Baggs tries to improve his position but instead Tamar has taken his back! #SUB2#
Tamar is looking for the choke from the back position but Baggs is controlling his hands well.
Tamar punishes Baggs with strikes from the back mount.
Tamar scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Baggs is rocked!
Tamar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baggs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T3#
Tamar is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Tamar working for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Baggs as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tamar!
Tamar is hanging on to Baggs's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Baggs showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More stalling from Tamar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Queen Tamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Baggs misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Tamar counters by clinching up.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tamar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Tamar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tamar clinches up with Baggs and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tamar breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tamar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baggs!
Baggs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tamar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baggs is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Tamar looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Tamar gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Baggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Tamar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Tamar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baggs's head.
Tamar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tamar checks it well.
Tamar moves away from the strike by Baggs. #TD2#
Tamar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tamar showed some decent athleticism there.
Tamar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Tamar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Baggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Tamar.
#SU2#
Tamar stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Tamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Baggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baggs wants to get back to his feet but Tamar passes into half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Tamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baggs pushes Tamar off looking to stand but Tamar dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen Tamar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tamar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Queen Tamar!
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Event:
PSE 12
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Serengeti connects with a solid leg kick.
Baggs lands a really nice looking cross but Serengeti seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lord Of The Serengeti has been cut.
Baggs throws a right hand that Serengeti ducks under and follows up with a left that Serengeti also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Serengeti.
Baggs blocks the body kick.
Baggs misses with a straight left.
Serengeti misses with a wild combination.
Baggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serengeti avoids the body shot from Baggs.
Serengeti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Serengeti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Serengeti ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
Serengeti lands a glancing blow to the side of Baggs's head.
Serengeti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serengeti throws a hook but Baggs blocks it.
Serengeti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Serengeti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Serengeti blocks a jab.
Serengeti punishes Baggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Serengeti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Baggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serengeti tries to clinch but Baggs is having none of it.
Serengeti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggs.
A left lands for Serengeti.
Baggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serengeti manages to avoid it.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggs throws a front kick aimed at Serengeti's knee but Serengeti avoids it well.
Serengeti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Baggs is rocked!
Baggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Serengeti counters with a straight right hand.
Baggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Serengeti finish him?
Serengeti cracks Baggs with a hook to the temple - Baggs is on wobbly legs here! Serengeti swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Baggs falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Serengeti wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lord Of The Serengeti!
Our winner, Lord Of The Serengeti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 10
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Baggs misses the target.
Lanjaron attempts a counter takedown but Baggs avoids it well and moves away.
Baggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baggs misses with a wild body shot.
Baggs connects with a right hand. Lanjaron shakes it off.
Baggs misses with the combination.
Baggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lanjaron.
Baggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lanjaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lanjaron defending well as Baggs loads up on a big left hand.
Brian Baggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggs throws a hook to the side of Lanjaron's head but Lanjaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Baggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baggs misses with a straight right. #T1#
Baggs lands a leg kick that knocks Lanjaron off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Baggs.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Lanjaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Lanjaron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Baggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Baggs. No joy for Lanjaron on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lanjaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanjaron moves away from the strike by Baggs.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baggs catches Lanjaron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Lanjaron on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanjaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggs.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Lanjaron moved out of range.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Baggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanjaron circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggs lands a jab.
Lanjaron shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggs sprawls well. He's pushed Lanjaron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Baggs. Those never looked like landing.
Baggs throws an overhand right that lands on Lanjaron's shoulder, as Lanjaron tries to avoid the shot.
Lanjaron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lanjaron ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
Lanjaron attempts a counter takedown but Baggs avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Baggs.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lanjaron.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lanjaron.#T3#
Baggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lanjaron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lanjaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baggs misses with a straight right.
Baggs throws a body punch but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Baggs throws a hook but Lanjaron avoids it easily.
Baggs takes a swing at Lanjaron's ribcage but misses.
Baggs swings for the body but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Baggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Lanjaron counters with a shoot takedown. Baggs fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Lanjaron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lanjaron is one step ahead there.
Lanjaron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baggs's guard. #T4#
Lanjaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baggs keeps working.
Baggs tries to roll over but Lanjaron keeps him under control.#SUB#
Lanjaron is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lanjaron is trying to control the action in half guard but Baggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lanjaron is working for a submission of some sort.
Lanjaron stops Baggs from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Baggs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lanjaron moves out of range as Baggs strikes.
Baggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Baggs misses.
Baggs thuds his right hand into Lanjaron's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baggs lands with a nice body punch.
Brian Baggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lanjaron slips a jab from Baggs.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baggs misses with a body shot.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs throws a looping overhand right but Lanjaron ducks down to avoid it.
Lanjaron fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanjaron fails with a takedown attempt.
Baggs misses the jab.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Baggs throws a hook to the side of Lanjaron's head but Lanjaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Baggs misses. #T1#
Lanjaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baggs.
Lanjaron slips a jab from Baggs.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs misses with a hook.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Baggs coming out on top.
Jose Lanjaron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lanjaron circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baggs with a hook.
Baggs throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Lanjaron counters with a takedown into side control.
Baggs is pushing Lanjaron's head away, looking to escape. Lanjaron manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Lanjaron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baggs wants to control but Lanjaron postures up.#SUB#
Lanjaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Lanjaron has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baggs!#SUB#
Lanjaron wants to finish this one by submission but Baggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lanjaron.
Baggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lanjaron wants to control the pace but Baggs is squirming around nicely.
Baggs wants to control but Lanjaron is having none of it.
Lanjaron with the ground and pound from mount. #T3##SUB#
Lanjaron working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Lanjaron working for a guillotine from mount but Baggs is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Lanjaron looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Lanjaron wants to finish this one by submission but Baggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lanjaron.
Lanjaron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baggs is looking to escape.
Baggs wants to control but Lanjaron is having none of it.
Jose Lanjaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lanjaron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baggs is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Lanjaron working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Lanjaron looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baggs working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Lanjaron wants to finish this one by submission but Baggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lanjaron. #SUB#
Lanjaron with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Lanjaron will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baggs scores with a shot to the body.
Baggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lanjaron.
Lanjaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baggs throws a lazy right hand but Lanjaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baggs throws a lazy right hand but Lanjaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baggs throws a hook but Lanjaron blocks it.
A combination from Baggs does no damage.
Baggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baggs slaps away a takedown attempt from Lanjaron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggs misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Lanjaron counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Baggs pushes Lanjaron off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lanjaron takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Nice body punch from Baggs.
Lanjaron blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baggs. That's going to slow Lanjaron down.
Baggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lanjaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baggs looks to land a left hand but Lanjaron moved out of range nicely.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs with a nice cross.
Baggs throws a nice looking combination but Lanjaron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lanjaron defending well as Baggs loads up on a big left hand.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Lanjaron checks a low kick from Baggs.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggs as he avoids it easily.
Lanjaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Baggs.
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baggs but Baggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lanjaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanjaron darts in looking for a takedown but Baggs gets double underhooks and turns Lanjaron into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Baggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lanjaron.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Lanjaron moved out of range.
Lanjaron tries to counter with a takedown but Baggs is quick to defend against it.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown but Baggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lanjaron in his tracks. #T3#
Lanjaron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brian Baggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lanjaron shoots in for a takedown but Baggs shows good takedown defense.
Baggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lanjaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lanjaron moves away.
Lanjaron ducks under a wild hook from Baggs.
Lanjaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baggs scores with a one two! Lanjaron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lanjaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baggs sprawls and moves away.
Baggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Baggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanjaron was well out of range. Poor timing from Baggs.
Baggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lanjaron changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lanjaron has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Baggs throws a body punch but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Baggs tries to work over Lanjaron's front leg with a kick but Lanjaron checks it.
Baggs looks to land a right hand but Lanjaron moved out of range.
Baggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lanjaron.
Baggs swings for the body but Lanjaron moves out of range.
Lanjaron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggs.
Baggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Baggs misses.
Baggs takes a swing at Lanjaron's ribcage but misses.
Lanjaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baggs throws a jab when Lanjaron was well out of range.
Baggs misses the shot to the body.
Lanjaron feinted with a counter takedown.
Baggs wants to land a leg kick but Lanjaron is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Baggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baggs 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Baggs!
After winning the bout, Brian Baggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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