PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loser Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baggins
vs
Man

150 cm
24
135 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear
MMA's Best Nutrition

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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loser Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Man is looking to advance position but Baggins won't allow it.
Baggins is trying to stand.

Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Baggins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Baggins.

It looks like Loser Man has been cut.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to pull guard but Baggins holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.

Man manages to pull guard.

Baggins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Baggins bucks up and throws Man to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man looks gassed!
Nice cross by Baggins.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Baggins closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but Baggins won't allow it.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baggins prevents it.
Baggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggins.
Stalling in the clinch from Baggins.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Baggins breaks from the clinch.

Baggins drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggins.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.

Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Baggins clinches with his opponent.
Man fails to pull guard.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Baggins.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Baggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.

Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.

Baggins breaks from the clinch.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Baggins. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baggins!
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baggins pinned against the cage. Baggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Baggins moves into the clinch.
Baggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.

Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baggins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baggins tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baggins to the ground. Baggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baggins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Man shoots in and drives through. Baggins sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Baggins which made him look bad.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.

Baggins closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Baggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Baggins with a knee to the head.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baggins tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loser Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baggins. That one must have hurt.

Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baggins clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baggins. That one must have hurt.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
Baggins misses with a wild combination.

Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baggins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baggins!
Baggins preventing the sweep.

Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Baggins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baggins lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Baggins does no damage.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Baggins, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Baggins against the cage but Baggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baggins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Man looks for a takedown but Baggins sprawls well.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baggins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baggins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Baggins. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Baggins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Baggins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baggins.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baggins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man shoots in and drives through. Baggins sprawls well.

Baggins instigates a clinch.
Baggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frodo Baggins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A left and a right from Baggins both land. Nice combination.
Baggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baggins tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baggins to the ground. Baggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Baggins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baggins pushes Man away with a front kick.
Baggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggins as he avoids it easily.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins lands a jab-cross combination.
Man looks for a takedown but Baggins sprawls well.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baggins throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baggins as he jumps to the side.

Baggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Baggins.
Baggins effectively controlling the action here.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Man jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baggins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baggins and Man has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Baggins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Man has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baggins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Baggins!

Man has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baggins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Man.

Baggins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Baggins clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Baggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man looking for a takedown.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Baggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Baggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Baggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Baggins.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
A knee to the head by Baggins.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Baggins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man shoots in but Baggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.

Baggins closes the distance and clinches.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baggins prevents it.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Baggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frodo Baggins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baggins is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggins's waist but Baggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frodo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins tries a head kick but it misses.
Baggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.

Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.

Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.

Baggins gets a clinch.
Baggins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baggins lands an elbow inside.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Man jumps guard but Baggins stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baggins stalling the fight.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Baggins with a knee to the head.
Frodo Baggins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baggins. Baggins obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baggins works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Baggins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Baggins.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baggins misses with a knee strike.
Baggins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baggins.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baggins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Man can't get the takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baggins lands a nice elbow.
Man has Baggins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baggins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baggins lands a knee to the body.
Baggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Baggins is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baggins down to the mat. Baggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man shoots for a takedown but Baggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Baggins wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man fails with the takedown.
Baggins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frodo Baggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baggins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baggins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggins as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frodo Baggins had his way with Loser Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Baggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man shoots for a takedown but Baggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.

Baggins rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Man is trying to drag Baggins to the mat but Baggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Baggins lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Baggins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baggins lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into rage.
Baggins swinging wilding here.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baggins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Man swings around for an armbar but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard.

Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man working for a triangle but Baggins defends it easily.

Man looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baggins passes into side control.

Baggins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frodo Baggins is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baggins.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baggins to the mat! Baggins manages to get full guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
Loser Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baggins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baggins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baggins!
Baggins is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frodo Baggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to improve his position.

Baggins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A left lands for Baggins.

Baggins moves into range and clinches up with Man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frodo Baggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baggins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
Frodo Baggins retains his bantamweight title!