PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Doby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is International Players Anthem. The crowd seem to be enjoying Everyday's choice of entrance music: Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. 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.

Doby
vs
Everyday

178 cm
29
145 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

173 cm
38
132 lbs
34 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Doby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday throws a body punch but Doby moves out of range.
Herb Everyday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everyday misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everyday. Doby does a little dance to reset his feet.

Everyday gets a double leg takedown into Doby's guard.

Doby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Everyday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Everyday trying to control but Doby is working from the bottom.
Doby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Everyday.
Doby is controlling Everyday's posture.
Doby wants to sweep here but Everyday controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Everyday's guard.
Everyday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doby.

Doby is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Everyday is looking for a triangle but Doby pushes his legs off easily.
Everyday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doby landing some decent shots from guard.
Everyday working a defensive guard here.
Doby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doby works over Everyday with some ground and pound from guard.
Doby is looking to work some ground and pound but Everyday has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Everyday keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.

Everyday looking for a guillotine here but Doby defends easily.

Everyday is looking for a triangle but Doby pushes his legs off easily.

Everyday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doby is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Doby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Everyday wants to sweep but no luck.
Everyday lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Doby!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Doby tries to hold on but Everyday postures up.
Doby tries to reverse the position but Everyday maintains control.
Doby is working hard here to advance position.
Everyday scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Doby regains half guard.
Doby tries to roll over but Everyday keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Everyday is looking for a kimura here.
Doby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Everyday.
Well, if Everyday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Everyday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Doby to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Doby looking for a guillotine here but Everyday defends easily.
Everyday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herb Everyday will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Doby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Everyday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doby shoots in for a double leg but Everyday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doby shoots in for a takedown but Everyday shows good takedown defense.
Everyday cracks Doby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Doby with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Doby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doby throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Everyday's waist but Everyday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doby off to one side.
Doby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Everyday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Everyday circles away.
Everyday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Everyday.
Everyday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Everyday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doby. Doby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Everyday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doby's half guard.
Everyday throws a strike but Doby avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Doby is looking for a triangle here but Everyday uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everyday lands a decent elbow from side control.
Doby manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doby winds up and cracks Everyday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doby wants to take a breather but Everyday is having none of it.
Everyday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Doby is working for a kimura but Everyday is defending it quite comfortably.
Doby winds up and cracks Everyday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Everyday tries to get to full guard but Doby has control of the leg.
Doby working over Everyday with some ground and pound. Everyday looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Everyday wants to get back to full guard.
Everyday manages to get to full guard.

Everyday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doby throwing strikes from guard but Everyday blocks nicely.
Doby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday keeping moving, preventing Doby from controlling successfully.
Doby throws an elbow that misses. Everyday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doby's guard. Nice move by Everyday!
Everyday stands up over Doby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herb Everyday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Everyday throwing strikes but missing.
Doby lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Everyday!
Doby with good strikes from the mount here!
Everyday gets back to half guard.
Doby thows a huge punch but Everyday dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doby.
Everyday trying to control but Doby postures up.

Everyday actively working from the bottom here.
Doby wants to take a breather but Everyday is having none of it.
Doby lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everyday is looking to improve his position.
Doby trying to control from half guard but Everyday is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doby trying to control from half guard but Everyday is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herb Everyday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Doby blocks a leg kick.
Doby throws a hook but Everyday blocks it.
Everyday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Doby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Everyday looks to score with a jab to the body but Doby is just out of range.
Everyday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Everyday fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doby misses with a takedown attempt
and Everyday counters with a stiff right hand.
Doby misses with a low kick.
Doby misses with an uppercut.
Everyday with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Everyday has time to react.

Everyday is rocked!

Doby is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Everyday is in big trouble! Doby is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Everyday. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shane Doby!
Our winner, Shane Doby, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.