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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix) 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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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 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
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baggins throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie rushes Baggins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Baggins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie 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 Gracie.
Baggins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Baggins counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
Baggins blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Baggins avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Baggins moves into the clinch.
Baggins prevents the takedown attempt.
Baggins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie wants to break free but Baggins has control.
Baggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baggins just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Frodo Baggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baggins walks into a jab.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Baggins.
Baggins moves into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baggins can't break the clinch.
Baggins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baggins has managed to clinch.
Baggins tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baggins backwards.
Baggins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Baggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Gracie.
Baggins has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Baggins.
Baggins tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Baggins wants to break free but Gracie has control.
A shot in the inside from Baggins.
Baggins manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Baggins moves into the clinch.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggins misses with a wild combination.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has Baggins pressed against the cage, preventing Baggins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baggins breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baggins moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie prevents Baggins from breaking the clinch.
Baggins is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Baggins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baggins digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Baggins has double underhooks.
Frodo Baggins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baggins pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Baggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Gracie.
Baggins tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Baggins breaks from the clinch.
Gracie clinches up with Baggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Baggins is trying to break free.
Baggins is trying to stall.
Baggins tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baggins.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tests Baggins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Baggins avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baggins gets a clinch.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baggins instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Gracie is looking to control Baggins's arms but Baggins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baggins to keep the fight standing.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie has Baggins pressed against the cage, preventing Baggins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baggins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Baggins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baggins wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baggins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baggins moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie gets through Baggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Baggins.
Baggins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracie scores with a four punch combination!
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Baggins gets a clinch.
Baggins tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Baggins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baggins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Baggins.
Christopher Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Baggins moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Baggins pushes him off.
Baggins clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Baggins gets a clinch.
Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baggins throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Baggins moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Baggins presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Baggins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Baggins stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie throws a combination. Baggins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Baggins circles away.
Baggins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Baggins.
Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baggins on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins has managed to clinch.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baggins misses with a body punch.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baggins after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baggins wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baggins has managed to clinch.
Baggins lands with a left to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Baggins won't allow it.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Gracie.
Baggins breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Baggins controlling the action here for a moment.
Baggins wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Baggins working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Baggins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baggins works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Baggins.
Gracie prevents Baggins from breaking the clinch.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baggins clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baggins.
Christopher Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baggins forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Baggins tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Baggins avoids the damage to the body.
Baggins breaks the clinch.
Baggins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Baggins's defenses.
Frodo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins connects with a nice looking jab.
Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baggins working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christopher Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Baggins counters by clinching up.
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 is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Baggins into the cage.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is trying to push Baggins away but Baggins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baggins can't break the clinch.
Baggins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baggins manages to break the clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
Frodo Baggins retains his bantamweight title!
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