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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday has chosen Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse 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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135 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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173 cm
32
132 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday connects with a high kick.
Baggins fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Everyday is defended easily by Baggins.
Baggins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baggins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Everyday to the mat! Everyday manages to get full guard.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Everyday keeps moving.
Baggins cracks Everyday with a solid left hand.
Everyday keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
Everyday has his foot on Baggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Everyday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Everyday keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everyday is trying to keep Baggins in close.
Baggins working some strikes from top position.
Baggins throws an elbow that misses. Everyday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baggins's guard. Nice move by Everyday!
Baggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Baggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins wants to stand and escape but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baggins is looking to regain half guard here but Everyday keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Everyday decides to stand back up. Everyday steps back and let's Baggins get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Baggins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Everyday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frodo Baggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Everyday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baggins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Everyday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baggins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Everyday defends it nicely.
Everyday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baggins manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Everyday. Those never looked like landing.
Everyday jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Everyday throws an overhand right that lands on Baggins's shoulder, as Baggins tries to avoid the shot.
Everyday defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baggins.
Jab, jab by Everyday - just one landing.
Baggins looking to score a takedown here. Everyday is defending well but Baggins drives through and ends up in Everyday's guard.
Everyday trying to control the position.
Baggins lands a couple of digs.
Everyday 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baggins throwing strikes but missing.
Baggins stopping the sweep attempt from Everyday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everyday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baggins is looking to work some ground and pound but Everyday has wrist control.
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Everyday 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.
Everyday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baggins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baggins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baggins landing some decent shots from guard.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Everyday keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herb Everyday will probably get the nod.
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.
Baggins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baggins shoots in and gets a takedown into Everyday's guard.
Baggins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Everyday dives on top into guard.
Everyday advances to half guard.
Everyday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Everyday is trying to control the action in half guard but Baggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Everyday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Everyday tries to pass to full mount but Baggins defends it.
Everyday is nestled in close to Baggins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Everyday tries to pass to full mount but Baggins defends it.
Baggins is staying active underneath Everyday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frodo Baggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins looking for submissions off his back.
Everyday throwing shots but Baggins is blocking nicely.
Everyday tries to pass to full mount but Baggins defends it.
Baggins is trying to get back to full guard.
Baggins is trying to maintain the position but Everyday is very close to passing his half guard.
Everyday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Everyday trying to control the action but Baggins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baggins!
Everyday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baggins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Everyday is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baggins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Everyday controlling his opponent.
Everyday landing punches.
Baggins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everyday controlling the pace for now.
Everyday wants to control the pace but Baggins is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Everyday has a good base and remains in mount.
Everyday controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Baggins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Everyday with the ground and pound from mount.
Baggins taking shots to the head.
Baggins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Everyday wants to control the pace but Baggins is squirming around nicely.
Everyday working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everyday controlling his opponent.
Baggins taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baggins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is having none of it.
Baggins trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Everyday drives through with a takedown into Baggins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Everyday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baggins is keeping the position for now.
Everyday stands up over Baggins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baggins is looking to stand up but Everyday isn't so interested in that idea.
Everyday wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Everyday advances to half guard.
Everyday wants to control but Baggins is keeping him busy.
Everyday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday thows a huge punch but Baggins dodges it nicely.
Everyday trying to mount his opponent but Baggins defends it.
Everyday trying to control from half guard but Baggins is working away.
Baggins wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins is staying active underneath Everyday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Everyday working over Baggins with some ground and pound. Baggins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Everyday prevents Baggins from improving his position.
Everyday is trying to control the action in half guard but Baggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baggins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frodo Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is looking to stand up but Everyday isn't so interested in that idea.
Baggins is looking for a triangle but Everyday pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Everyday tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
Baggins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Everyday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday throwing strikes but missing.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baggins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everyday is aware though and is defending well.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Everyday from controlling successfully.
Everyday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Everyday lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everyday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Everyday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baggins keeps working.
An elbow from Everyday crashes against the mat.
Baggins is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Everyday politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Everyday prefers to stall for the moment though.
Everyday lands a few punches from side control.
Everyday throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baggins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Everyday is pressing down on Baggins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baggins is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday is trying to control the action in half guard but Baggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baggins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Everyday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Everyday 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Everyday!
Herb Everyday took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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RATING
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