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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Meogy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Everyday's choice of entrance music: Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Herb Everyday will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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132 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Meogy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meogy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Everyday won't be happy with that.
Everyday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Meogy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Everyday sees it coming and defends easily.
Meogy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Everyday gets full guard.
Everyday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meogy defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everyday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meogy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday keeping full guard, as Meogy tries to pass.
Meogy advances to half guard.
Everyday wants to control but Meogy is keeping busy.
Everyday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meogy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everyday has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy wants to take a breather but Everyday is having none of it.
Meogy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Everyday sees it coming and defends easily.
Meogy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everyday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meogy is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Everyday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meogy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Everyday is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Meogy, into his guard.
Everyday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is trying to control Everyday's posture but Everyday avoids it.
Everyday wants to control but Meogy is keeping him busy.
Meogy prevents Everyday from moving into mount.
Meogy tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Everyday.
Everyday wants to control but Meogy is keeping him busy.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Meogy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Everyday sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meogy somewhat.
Everyday defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meogy.
Meogy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Everyday tries to clinch but Meogy moves out of range.
Meogy throws a leg kick
so Everyday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Everyday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meogy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday wants to control from the top but Meogy keeps moving.
Everyday preventing the sweep.
Everyday trying to control but Meogy is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Herb Everyday.
Everyday tries to clinch up.
Everyday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Everyday stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Meogy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everyday tries to clinch up.
Everyday tries to clinch but Meogy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy fails with the takedown.
Everyday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meogy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everyday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Everyday is leaning against Meogy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Everyday jumps guard and drags Meogy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meogy throws a strike but Everyday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Meogy looking for subs off his back but Everyday has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meogy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meogy is trying to maintain the position but Everyday is very close to passing his half guard.
Everyday prevents Meogy from improving his position.
Everyday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meogy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meogy looking for submissions off his back.
Meogy is looking to control Everyday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meogy avoid being mounted?
Meogy is staying active underneath Everyday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meogy swats away the attempt to clinch by Everyday.
Everyday moves into the clinch.
Everyday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meogy wants to take the fight to the mat but Everyday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Everyday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meogy after a bit of a struggle.
Everyday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meogy backwards.
Meogy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Everyday prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meogy shoots for a takedown but Everyday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Meogy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meogy motions for Everyday to come forward. Meogy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Everyday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Everyday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meogy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Everyday but Everyday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Everyday tries to close the distance and clinch but Meogy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Everyday shoots in for a double leg but Meogy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Everyday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Everyday tries to clinch but Meogy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday tries to clinch there but Meogy circles away.
Meogy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Everyday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Everyday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meogy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Everyday rushes Meogy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Everyday jumps guard.
Everyday keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.
Meogy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Everyday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meogy defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but Everyday is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday working for a triangle but Meogy defends it easily.
Meogy looking to pass the guard.
Everyday controls Meogy momentarily but Meogy frees himself.
Everyday escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meogy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meogy wants to pass the guard but Everyday is keeping the position.
Meogy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Everyday is trying to keep Meogy in close.
Everyday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meogy defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meogy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Everyday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Everyday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meogy pinned against the cage. Meogy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Everyday. No joy for Meogy on that attempt.
Meogy misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meogy keeps the fight on the outside.
Meogy gets tackled into the cage by Everyday. Everyday maintains the clinch.
Everyday is working for takedown but Meogy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Everyday avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meogy looking for a takedown.
Everyday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meogy shoots in looking for a takedown but Everyday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meogy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Meogy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everyday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Everyday moves in looking to clinch but Meogy pushes him off.
Everyday wants to clinch.
Everyday has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is pressed up against the cage. Everyday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meogy down to the mat. Meogy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meogy with a poor takedown
and Everyday moves into the clinch.
Meogy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Everyday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Everyday manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Everyday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meogy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everyday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meogy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Everyday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meogy has managed to get both his arms back between Everyday's legs - danger averted.
Meogy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everyday looking for a sweep. Not yet Everyday, not yet.
Meogy advances to half guard.
Everyday won't allow Meogy to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday looking for submissions off his back.
Herb Everyday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meogy drops an elbow to the side of Everyday's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meogy is looking for a kimura here.
Everyday gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everyday keeping moving, preventing Meogy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Everyday takes the fight into the clinch.
Everyday cracks Meogy with a nice body shot.
Everyday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Meogy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Everyday prevents it.
Meogy wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Everyday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Everyday continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herb Everyday.
Everyday tries to clinch up but Meogy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Everyday tries to clinch but Meogy moves out of range.
Meogy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Everyday on his heels. He'll look to pass Everyday's guard now, I'm sure.
Everyday working for a triangle but Meogy defends it easily.
Meogy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Everyday's guard.
Meogy tries to pass to full mount but Everyday defends it.
Meogy is keen to just control but Everyday is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday moves into full guard.
Everyday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meogy is one step ahead there.
Everyday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meogy!
Meogy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meogy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meogy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Everyday working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Meogy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Everyday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Meogy looks a forlorn figure.
Mr Meogy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Everyday has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meogy's face.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Everyday!
Herb Everyday is the new bantamweight champion!
Herb Everyday decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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