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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baggins comes to the cage accompanied by Moves Like Jagger. Frodo Baggins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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159 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Baggins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baggins clinches.
Baggins lands a nice elbow.
Baggins lands a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baggins trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Baggins is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baggins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frodo Baggins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Baggins moves into the clinch successfully.
Clark takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like John Clark has been cut.
Baggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clark has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baggins is trying to keep an underhook but Clark manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Clark wants to take a breather but Baggins is having none of it.
Baggins wants to get back to full guard.
Baggins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baggins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clark jumps into side control!
Clark controls the position.
Clark wants to control but Baggins is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggins tries to bench press Clark off him but Clark keeps the position.
Clark tries to score with some ground and pound. Baggins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee asks Clark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baggins is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Clark stalls from top position.
Baggins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clark just content to control the position.
Baggins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Clark controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Clark was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baggins has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Baggins obliges.
Baggins is trying to stall.
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Baggins lands a good knee to the midsection. Clark won't want to take too many of those.
Clark looking for a takedown.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Clark.
Baggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baggins misses with a knee strike.
Baggins is stalling here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Baggins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
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 John Clark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baggins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark dives in and grabs Baggins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baggins pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Baggins darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Baggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baggins scores a nice knee to the body.
Baggins gets underhooks to prevent Clark's takedown attempt.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baggins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Clark.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Baggins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baggins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baggins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clark goes for a takedown attempt but Baggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clark is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins stuffs the takedown.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clark being controlled here momentarily.
Baggins is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baggins trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins is trying to keep Clark in close.
Clark won't allow Baggins to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Baggins has wrist control.
Clark trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baggins is on top in guard.
Baggins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baggins stuffs the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 John Clark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark misses with a takedown attempt
and Baggins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baggins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clark.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Clark is looking for a takedown.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Clark.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Baggins to work.
Baggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
Baggins with a knee to the head.
Frodo Baggins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baggins lands a right hand.
Baggins lands an elbow inside.
Baggins lands an elbow just above Clark 's eye.
Baggins is trying to drag Clark to the mat but Clark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark avoids the elbow strike from Baggins, against the cage.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baggins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice elbow from Baggins.
That has opened up John Clark's cut even more.
Baggins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clark takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Baggins.
Baggins trying to stall but Clark improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Baggins.
John Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Baggins.
Clark is rocked!
Baggins lands a damaging elbow.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Baggins finish him?
Baggins stalls.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Baggins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baggins working Clark over with knees to the body.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baggins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clark is trying to keep an underhook but Baggins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baggins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baggins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frodo Baggins just wasn't active enough.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baggins is defended easily by Clark.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Baggins forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Baggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a knee to the head.
Baggins lands an elbow inside.
Clark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Clark shrugs off.
Frodo Baggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark 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.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Clark is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baggins's elbow.
Baggins stalling against the cage.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
Frodo Baggins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements [O.R.G], into his post fight interview.
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