PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Edmarker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes to the cage accompanied by Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Herb Everyday has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Everyday
vs
Edmarker

173 cm
23
144 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

157 cm
23
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niklas Edmarker!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Everyday shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edmarker's guard.
Everyday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Everyday throwing strikes from guard but Edmarker blocks nicely.
Everyday wants to control from the top but Edmarker keeps moving.

Edmarker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Edmarker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Everyday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edmarker is keeping the position for now.

Everyday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edmarker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Edmarker is looking for a triangle but Everyday pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edmarker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Edmarker is keeping the position.
Everyday 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.

Edmarker working for a triangle but Everyday defends it easily.
Edmarker looks gassed!

Everyday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Everyday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Edmarker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Everyday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Everyday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Everyday wants to control from the top but Edmarker keeps moving.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Edmarker is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmarker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Everyday throwing strikes from guard but Edmarker blocks nicely.
Everyday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Everyday fails with a takedown attempt.
Edmarker tries to clinch up but Everyday circles away and keeps his distance.
Edmarker misses the shot to the body.

Everyday gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Everyday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edmarker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmarker won't allow Everyday to sweep him here.

Everyday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edmarker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Everyday's head.

Edmarker drops back looking for a leg! Everyday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Everyday manages to kick Edmarker off! Edmarker jumps back into Everyday's guard.

Edmarker gets to his feet - Everyday follows without any prompting.
Edmarker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Everyday counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Edmarker!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday raining down shots from the mount!
Everyday takes Edmarker's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Edmarker is in trouble.
Edmarker wants to escape the position.
Edmarker covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Edmarker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Edmarker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Everyday is working the ground and pound. Can Edmarker escape?
Edmarker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Everyday's guard. Nice work there by Edmarker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Everyday dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Edmarker moves into the clinch successfully.

Edmarker pulls guard successfully.
Everyday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Everyday forces his way into half guard.

Everyday is working for a kimura but Edmarker is defending it quite comfortably.

Edmarker looking for submissions off his back.
Edmarker is trying to stand up here but Everyday is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Everyday is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Edmarker as he works his way to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edmarker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Everyday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edmarker is looking for a sweep.
Edmarker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Everyday's best efforts.

Everyday is working for a submission of some sort.

Edmarker actively working from the bottom here.

Everyday wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmarker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmarker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Everyday is looking to advance position but Edmarker won't allow it.
Everyday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Everyday trying to mount his opponent but Edmarker defends it.
Herb Everyday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Everyday is keen to just control but Edmarker is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Edmarker shoots in and bounces Everyday off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edmarker with a nice head shot there.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Everyday working for a triangle but Edmarker defends it easily.
Everyday has momentary wrist control but Edmarker slips an elbow through the middle.

Everyday is looking for a triangle but Edmarker pushes his legs off easily.
Edmarker scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Edmarker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Everyday sprawls well initially but Edmarker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Everyday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmarker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Everyday's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmarker wants to control from the top but Everyday keeps moving.

Everyday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmarker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmarker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Everyday wants to sweep but no luck.

Everyday looking for a guillotine here but Edmarker defends easily.

Edmarker drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Edmarker as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Everyday screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Edmarker! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Niklas Edmarker!
Niklas Edmarker is the new bantamweight champion!