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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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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
21 - 10 - 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
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday moves out of range.
Everyday dodges the punch combination from Baggins.
Baggins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Everyday.
Everyday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Everyday 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 Everyday off to one side.
Baggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Everyday.
Everyday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baggins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Everyday has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Everyday and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Everyday looks to throw the jab but Baggins is out of range.
Everyday takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Everyday throws a jab but it's blocked by Baggins.
Baggins misses with a low kick.
Everyday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baggins. Baggins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Everyday scores with a punch to the head.
Baggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everyday is out of range and Baggins settles back down.
Baggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everyday is out of range and Baggins settles back down.
Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins is trying to push Everyday away but Everyday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Everyday avoiding damage as Baggins throws knees to the body.
Everyday successfully pulls guard.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Everyday keeps moving.
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 gets to his feet. Baggins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Everyday.
Baggins throws the left hand but Everyday avoids the punch easily.
Everyday is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Everyday throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Everyday's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Everyday.
Everyday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baggins clinches up with Everyday and pushes him back against the cage.
Everyday struggles to land a body shot inside as Baggins controls his hands.
Everyday struggles to land a body shot inside as Baggins controls his hands.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herb Everyday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everyday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to clinch.
Everyday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Everyday circles away and keeps his distance.
Everyday has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baggins.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baggins clinches up against the cage.
Baggins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Everyday tries to work over Baggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Everyday prevents Baggins from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Everyday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Everyday avoids a wild elbow strike from Baggins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins misses with an elbow over the top.
Everyday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Everyday breaks the clinch.
Everyday tests Baggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Everyday scores with a shot to the body.
Everyday takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Baggins looks to throw the jab but Everyday is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everyday misses with a body kick.
Everyday throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday connects with a single shot there.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Everyday is avoiding it.
Everyday has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Everyday keeps the fight on the outside.
Everyday feints and as Baggins raises his hands in defense, Everyday changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Everyday avoids the head kick by Baggins.
Baggins rushes Everyday and presses him up against the cage.
Everyday looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Everyday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Everyday presses Baggins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baggins is trying to break free.
Everyday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baggins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Everyday closes the distance and clinches up with Baggins, looking for a takedown. Everyday pushes Baggins against the cage but Baggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday moves out of range.
Everyday throws a hook to the side of Baggins's head but Baggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Everyday connects with a crisp jab.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
Everyday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frodo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Baggins blocks the leg kick.
Everyday lands a glancing blow to the side of Baggins's head.
Crunch! Everyday slams his shin into Baggins's torso.
Baggins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Everyday throws a hook but Baggins avoids it easily.
Baggins is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Baggins.
Baggins dodges the punch combination from Everyday.
Everyday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baggins. Everyday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everyday looks to land a right hand but Baggins moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is looking to clinch but Everyday is avoiding it.
Baggins gets caught flat footed, as Everyday shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baggins looking for a guillotine here but Everyday defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everyday tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
Baggins wants to stand up but Everyday is controlling him.
Everyday is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everyday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baggins is keeping the position for now.
Everyday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Everyday throws a big elbow that misses.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
Everyday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Baggins pushes Everyday off and gets back to his feet.
Baggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands with a nice body kick.
Everyday lands with a nice body punch.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
Everyday darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Everyday.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Everyday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baggins moves out of range of the body kick from Everyday.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Everyday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Baggins is predictable there
and Everyday counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baggins stalks Everyday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Everyday's face. Everyday staggers backwards, shaken.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Everyday has a takedown stuffed.
Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins is looking to break free of the clinch but Everyday has double underhooks.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Everyday cracks the inside of Baggins's front leg.
Everyday circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Everyday.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but Everyday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baggins scores with a leg kick.
Baggins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Everyday circles away.
Everyday with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Everyday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Everyday throws a low kick but Baggins moves out of range easily.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everyday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baggins looks to throw the jab but Everyday is out of range.
Baggins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Everyday is out of range and Baggins settles back down.
Everyday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Everyday jabs Baggins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Everyday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Everyday circles away.
Everyday gets a double leg takedown into Baggins's guard.
Baggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Everyday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Baggins kicks Everyday off and gets to his feet.
Herb Everyday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Everyday takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Everyday cracks a nice hook into Baggins's ribs.
A good leg kick by Everyday.
The fighters circle momentarily. Everyday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baggins.
Everyday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Everyday avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Everyday catches Baggins right on the button with a cross.
Everyday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everyday misses with a body shot.
Everyday fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
Everyday has a takedown stuffed.
Everyday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baggins.
Baggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Everyday scores with a sloppy right hand. Baggins should have avoided that one.
Baggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Everyday.
Everyday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday lands a nice hook to Baggins's body. Baggins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baggins misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Everyday, as that shot connected.
Everyday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Everyday duly obliges.
Baggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Everyday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Everyday gets tackled into the cage by Baggins. Baggins maintains the clinch.
Baggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins is looking to break free of the clinch but Everyday has double underhooks.
Baggins misses with a knee strike.
Everyday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baggins is defended easily by Everyday.
Everyday throws a right and a left that Baggins avoids nicely.
Baggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Everyday keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Everyday.
Everyday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baggins at a distance.
Baggins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Everyday 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 Everyday off to one side.
Baggins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baggins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Everyday throws a combination. Baggins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Everyday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baggins misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Everyday misses with a wild combination.
Baggins clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Everyday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins fails to land with a series of punches.
Baggins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baggins moves in looking to clinch but Everyday pushes him off.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday is having none of it.
Baggins wants to clinch up but Everyday keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Baggins gets a double leg takedown into Everyday's guard.
Everyday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Everyday had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baggins defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Everyday is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everyday postures up in Baggins's guard and throws a big left but Baggins blocks it.
Everyday trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Everyday slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to improve his position but Everyday is controlling well.
Everyday decides to stand up.
Everyday throws a nice looking combination but Baggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baggins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins tries to clinch there but Everyday circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baggins counters with a takedown into side control.
Everyday is not content to let Baggins control the position.
Baggins has control of an arm but Everyday manages to advance to Baggins's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everyday has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Everyday working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Everyday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baggins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baggins misses with a low kick.
Baggins checks a leg kick.
Baggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Everyday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Everyday just misses with a punch to the body.
Baggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Everyday is fending him off so far but Baggins persists. Nope, Everyday circles away and we're back to standing.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday lands a lovely overhand right.
Everyday throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday lands a jab to Baggins's midsection.
Everyday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Everyday keeps the fight on the outside.
Baggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everyday swats away the attempt to clinch by Baggins.
Baggins tries to clinch but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday cracks Baggins with an open hand slap.
Baggins ducks under a wild hook from Everyday.
Baggins tries a low kick but Everyday avoids it.
Baggins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Everyday counters with a nice body shot.
Frodo Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to clinch up.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Everyday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baggins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Everyday closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baggins did well to prevent Everyday getting side control.
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.
Everyday is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Everyday looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Baggins trying to control 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.
Everyday passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baggins!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday landing shots from mount.
Everyday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Everyday has a good base and remains in mount.
Baggins is squirming around, avoiding Everyday's attempts to control the action.
Everyday in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baggins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Everyday scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baggins?
Baggins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Everyday wants to control the pace but Baggins is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Everyday has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday is landing with some decent strikes but Baggins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baggins is squirming around, avoiding Everyday's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Everyday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Everyday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk 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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