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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Kidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens Kidman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jens Kidman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Baggins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jens Kidman has been cut.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Kidman is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Baggins.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidman. That's going to slow Baggins down.
Baggins lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kidman looks gassed!
Baggins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baggins is keen to just control but Kidman is a slippery customer.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Kidman is defending well.
Baggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kidman to get to his feet.
Kidman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kidman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
Baggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baggins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baggins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Kidman is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baggins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Baggins trying to control but Kidman is working from the bottom.
Baggins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kidman wants to sweep here but Baggins controlling him for the moment.
Kidman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baggins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kidman's head.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Kidman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baggins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kidman keeping moving, preventing Baggins from controlling successfully.
Baggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kidman is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidman wants to stand up but Baggins is controlling him.
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 Jens Kidman's cut.
That's time! Baggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baggins throws out a leg kick but Kidman moves out of range and Baggins only half commits.
Kidman has his takedown stuffed
and Baggins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kidman won't be happy with that.
Baggins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kidman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baggins's guard! Nice work there by Kidman!
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
Kidman wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Baggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kidman is controlling him.
Baggins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baggins tries to get out of the position.
Kidman stopping the sweep attempt from Baggins.
Baggins is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kidman wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Kidman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Baggins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jens Kidman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kidman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baggins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kidman's guard now.
Kidman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baggins's guard.
Kidman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baggins keeping moving, preventing Kidman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins looking to control.
Kidman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kidman is looking to take a break and control but Baggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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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 Jens Kidman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kidman fails with the takedown
and Baggins counters with a left and a right that stings Kidman.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Kidman circles away and keeps his distance.
Baggins lands the left hand.
Baggins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kidman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidman has his takedown stuffed
and Baggins counters with a series of strikes. Kidman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baggins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Jens Kidman's cut even more.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baggins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kidman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baggins swings around for an armbar but Kidman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baggins's guard.
Kidman postures up in Baggins's guard and throws a big left but Baggins blocks it.
Baggins is trying to hold Kidman in close to prevent damage but Kidman has managed to pass into half guard.
Kidman winds up and cracks Baggins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidman works his way into full mount!
Kidman looking to control but Baggins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baggins tries to hold on but Kidman pushes him away.
Kidman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baggins working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidman looking to control but Baggins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kidman avoids the attempt from Baggins to control.
Jens Kidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kidman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baggins looks a forlorn figure.
Kidman lands with some strikes.
That's four 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.
Kidman trying to control but Baggins is having none of it.
Baggins working to try and regain half guard.
Baggins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kidman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frodo Baggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baggins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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