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KFC 34: Sideman vs The Reaper PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 24615 p4p, 323 weight class) and Niko Valuev (ranked 24621 p4p, 153 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Valuev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Durnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valuev manages to avoid it.
Durnin lands with a good body shot.
Valuev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durnin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valuev scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durnin, as that shot connected.
Durnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Valuev is just out of range.
Durnin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valuev unleashes a big counter combination but Durnin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Durnin. Beautiful body shot.
Valuev tries to move into range but Durnin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durnin cracks Valuev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin swings for the body but Valuev moves out of range.
Valuev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durnin lands a nice shot to the body.
Durnin scores with a shot to the body.
Valuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Valuev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Durnin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valuev momentarily.
Valuev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durnin.
Valuev ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
Valuev ducks right into an uppercut from Durnin.
Valuev takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durnin steps in with a hook that catches Valuev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Durnin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Valuev looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoise Durnin!
Naoise Durnin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santos Belovic (ranked 8163 p4p, 568 weight class) and Avery Jackson (ranked 8348 p4p, 571 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Santos Belovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avery Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belovic as he avoids it easily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Belovic sprawls well.
Belovic tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Belovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belovic throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belovic sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Belovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Belovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson rushes Belovic and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belovic after a bit of a struggle.
Belovic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Belovic to the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson controlling Belovic's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Belovic from controlling successfully.
Belovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson is pulling down on Belovic's head. It's preventing any offense from Belovic, at least for the moment.
Belovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belovic throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson has his feet on Belovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belovic defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Belovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Belovic is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Belovic throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Belovic keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovic misses with a looping left.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson stands up and waves to Belovic to follow him.
Belovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Belovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Belovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belovic sets himself, and Jackson steps forward looking for the clinch! Belovic avoids it this time.
Belovic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belovic off to one side.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Belovic sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Belovic shoots in.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson trying to strike off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has his foot on Belovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson has his foot on Belovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belovic wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belovic throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avery Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belovic ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belovic but Belovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belovic is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Belovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belovic stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Belovic shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belovic takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Belovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belovic wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Belovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson stops Belovic from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Belovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belovic.
Belovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos Belovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Belovic scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Belovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Belovic does no damage.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belovic defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Belovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belovic being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belovic has escaped and now he's on top!
Belovic trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Belovic lands a couple of elbows.
Belovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Belovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jackson has Belovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belovic wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Belovic defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santos Belovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Belovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Belovic looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Belovic slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Belovic throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belovic's waist but Belovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Santos Belovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jackson.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Belovic shoots in.
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson shoots in but Belovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range as Belovic strikes.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Belovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belovic continues to drive forward.
Belovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belovic. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belovic's back!
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Jackson.
Belovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Belovic tries to break free.
Belovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Belovic avoids the strikes from Jackson.
Belovic is trying to stand back up.
Jackson is hanging on to Belovic's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I would not like to be Belovic right now.
Belovic trying to get back to his feet but Jackson is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Belovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jackson tightening his grip on Belovic, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avery Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Forbes (ranked 4502 p4p, 508 weight class) and Marcos Machado (ranked 24030 p4p, 862 weight class). Reginald Forbes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reginald Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Forbes, which made it look bad.
Forbes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reginald Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forbes as he avoids it easily.
Forbes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machado manages to circle out of the way.
Forbes works Machado's body with a nice hook.
Forbes cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Marcos Machado has been cut.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Reginald Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Forbes! Machado is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Forbes!
A very excited looking Reginald Forbes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riko Paauwe (ranked 6135 p4p, 641 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 4808 p4p, 537 weight class). Paauwe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem ft Lil Wayne - Drop The World. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riko Paauwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulikoura moves away from the strike by Paauwe.
Tulikoura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Paauwe blocks it.
Paauwe looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Paauwe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tulikoura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paauwe staying out of range there.
Tulikoura gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura - that landed with a thud.
Paauwe misses with a body punch.
Paauwe lands with a left to the head.
Paauwe looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paauwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tulikoura misses with a punch on the inside.
Tulikoura swings wildly with an uppercut but Paauwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tulikoura's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tulikoura's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tulikoura lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paauwe wants to break free but Tulikoura has control.
A nice left hand lands by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paauwe lands a good knee to the midsection. Tulikoura won't want to take too many of those.
Tulikoura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paauwe is trying to stall.
Paauwe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura lands with a short shot to the head.
Paauwe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tulikoura blocks it with crossed arms.
Paauwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paauwe.
Tulikoura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tulikoura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tulikoura misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Tulikoura tries to work over Paauwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tulikoura lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paauwe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tulikoura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura misses with the head strike.
Tulikoura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paauwe backwards.
Tulikoura lands a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paauwes head.
Tulikoura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paauwe backwards.
Good body shot from Tulikoura.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tulikoura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paauwe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tulikoura lands with an overhand left.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but Paauwe moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Paauwe ducked under it nicely.
Paauwe is looking for a counter combo.
Tulikoura lands a jab to the nose.
Paauwe is rocked!
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Paauwe ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Paauwe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tulikoura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paauwe avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paauwe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Paauwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Tulikoura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paauwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Paauwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paauwe staying out of range there.
Paauwe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paauwe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tulikoura finds it's way round the side to connect with Paauwe's head.
Tulikoura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tulikoura misses with a hook.
Paauwe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paauwe moves away from the strike by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a hook.
Paauwe ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura misses with a double jab.
Tulikoura swings widly with a right hand
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paauwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paauwe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Paauwe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tulikoura lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Paauwe head around and knocks him out cold! Tulikoura hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johannes Tulikoura!
After the fight, Johannes Tulikoura was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Skrarez (ranked 4411 p4p, 421 weight class) and Devon Malcolm (ranked 2840 p4p, 294 weight class). Devon Malcolm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon Malcolm!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcolm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skrarez quickly recovers to half guard.
Skrarez is looking to improve his position.
Skrarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malcolm is working away from the top position though.
Malcolm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skrarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skrarez tries to get out of the position.
Skrarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malcolm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malcolm's back!
Malcolm tries to break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Skrarez.
Malcolm looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Skrarez throwing sloppy strikes.
Malcolm felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Malcolm is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarez is trying to stick to Malcolm's back but Malcolm is turning into Skrarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Skrarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Malcolm.
Skrarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skrarez trying to keep a closed guard but Malcolm is proving a slippery customer.
Skrarez is looking to stand up but Malcolm isn't so interested in that idea.
Malcolm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Malcolm postures up.
Skrarez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malcolm on the ground.
Skrarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malcolm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skrarez is looking to stand up but Malcolm isn't so interested in that idea.
Malcolm stopping the sweep attempt from Skrarez.
Malcolm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malcolm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skrarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skrarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Skrarez, not yet.
Skrarez wants to control the position but Malcolm says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet.
Skrarez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Malcolm wants to take a breather but Skrarez is having none of it.
Malcolm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malcolm prevents Skrarez from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm uses his free foot to push down on Skrarez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skrarez.
Skrarez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skrarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malcolm with a couple of short strikes.
Malcolm breaks from Skrarez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Skrarez regains half guard.
Malcolm prevents Skrarez from standing back up.
Malcolm winds up and cracks Skrarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malcolm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skrarez wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skrarez.
Malcolm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malcolm won't allow Skrarez to sweep him here.
Skrarez working a defensive guard but Malcolm passes into half guard.
Malcolm scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skrarez wants to improve his position but Malcolm is controlling well.
Skrarez is not content to let Malcolm control the position.
Skrarez tries to roll over but Malcolm keeps him under control.
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!
Skrarez is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Malcolm misses.
Skrarez throws a right hand that Malcolm ducks under and follows up with a left that Malcolm also avoids with ease.
Skrarez tries to clinch up.
Skrarez walks into a straight right hand from Malcolm.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malcolm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skrarez shoots and misses
and Skrarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skrarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malcolm.
Skrarez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skrarez tries to clinch up
enabling Malcolm to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcolm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malcolm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skrarez drives through and clinches with Malcolm against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malcolm's elbow.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malcolm controls his hands.
Skrarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malcolm pushes Skrarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcolm.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malcolm's brow.
Skrarez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malcolm backwards.
A short right from Malcolm.
Malcolm lands a body punch.
A short left from Malcolm.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Malcolm.
Skrarez can't find room to land a body shot as Malcolm controls the action.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Malcolm.
A short uppercut from Malcolm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Malcolm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malcolm lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Malcolm.
Malcolm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malcolm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malcolm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Malcolm pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Skrarez fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malcolm.
Skrarez tries to work over Malcolm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malcolm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Malcolm blocks it.
Skrarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malcolm is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skrarez can't fight it off and eventually Malcolm manages to take the fight to the floor. Skrarez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malcolm with a nice head shot there.
Malcolm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malcolm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skrarez wants to stand up but Malcolm is controlling him.
Malcolm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malcolm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malcolm landing a few strikes.
Malcolm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skrarez down.
Skrarez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malcolm is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez is looking for a sweep.
Skrarez is working hard here to advance position.
Skrarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malcolm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skrarez missing with punches from the bottom.
Malcolm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Malcolm lands a big elbow.
Skrarez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Malcolm 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! This is the final round!
Skrarez wants to clinch but Malcolm slips to the side
and Malcolm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Malcolm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrarez staying out of range there.
Skrarez scores with a jab to the body.
Skrarez moves into range and clinches up with Malcolm.
Malcolm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Malcolm avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malcolm tries for a takedown but Skrarez manages to get underhooks.
Skrarez cracks Malcolm with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Malcolm.
Malcolm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malcolm.
Skrarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malcolm prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez has a couple of punches blocked by Malcolm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Malcolm blocks it with crossed arms.
Francesco Skrarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malcolm lands with a right to the head.
Malcolm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Malcolm avoids the damage to the body.
Skrarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Malcolm lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Malcolm blocks it.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Malcolm.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcolm.
Malcolm prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Malcolm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Malcolm tightens his grip and picks Skrarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Skrarez manages to land in guard.
Skrarez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarez wants to clinch
and Malcolm counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm scores with a hook to the body. Skrarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malcolm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skrarez swivels and escapes.
Malcolm gets tackled into the cage by Skrarez. Skrarez maintains the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
Malcolm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malcolm controls his hands.
Skrarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malcolm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Malcolm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malcolm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malcolm tries a body shot but Skrarez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malcolm.
Malcolm lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Malcolm uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malcolm blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Malcolm lands a shoulder strike.
Malcolm misses with a body punch.
Skrarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malcolm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Malcolm.
A head punch on the inside from Malcolm fails to land.
Malcolm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malcolm.
Malcolm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez tries a body shot but Malcolm blocks it.
Malcolm lands with a right to the head.
Malcolm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skrarez or not.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malcolm's elbow.
Malcolm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skrarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malcolm's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malcolm swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Devon Malcolm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Malcolm pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malcolm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Malcolm cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malcolm.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Malcolm controls his hands.
Malcolm prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Malcolm blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malcolm lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malcolm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francesco Skrarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malcolm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Malcolm.
Well Malcolm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Malcolm!
A less than humble Devon Malcolm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Derozan (ranked 2987 p4p, 431 weight class) and George St Peters (ranked 2796 p4p, 407 weight class). George St Peters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Derozan's chin.
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205 lbs
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26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Derozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Peters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Peters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Derozan throws a jab when St Peters was well out of range.
St Peters throws a hook to the side of Derozan's head but Derozan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Peters lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
St Peters has Derozan up against the cage in a clinch.
Derozan blocking some punches.
Derozan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St Peters throws a punch but it's blocked by Derozan.
Derozan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Derozan stalling in the clinch.
Derozan has clasped his hands together around St Peters's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
St Peters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derozan working away.
Derozan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Derozan is putting a hurting on St Peters here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derozan landing a few strikes.
Derozan working the body and head with strikes.
St Peters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Derozan's best efforts.
St Peters wants to control but Derozan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Derozan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Peters wants to get back to full guard.
St Peters wants to get back to his feet.
Derozan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Peters tries to get to full guard but Derozan has control of the leg.
St Peters pushes Derozan off looking to stand but Derozan dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derozan trying to control the pace.
St Peters trying to hold on to Derozan's head to control him but Derozan postures up.
St Peters looking for submissions off his back.
Derozan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Derozan seems content to control.
St Peters tries to roll over but Derozan keeps him under control.
Derozan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Peters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Peters is trying to get back to full guard.
Derozan stalling.
St Peters is looking to improve his position.
Derozan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Peters!
Derozan controlling the pace for now.
St Peters is desperately trying to improve his position but Derozan has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
St Peters wants to hold on but Derozan pushes him away.
Derozan controlling from mount.
Derozan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Derozan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
St Peters working to try and regain half guard.
Derozan with shots to the head and body - St Peters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Derozan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
St Peters can't escape the position.
Derozan lands a couple of good shots and St Peters has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
St Peters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Peters tries to escape but Derozan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Derozan dominated that round.
That's time! Derozan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Derozan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Derozan.
St Peters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Peters looks for the body kick but Derozan saw that one coming.
Derozan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Derozan.
St Peters tries to improve position but can't.
Derozan controls the position from side control.
St Peters tries to escape but Derozan is in control.
Derozan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Peters can do to turn this around?
Derozan looks up at the clock and then as St Peters takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Derozan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St Peters is looking to reverse the position.
St Peters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Derozan's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derozan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St Peters is trying to stand up here but Derozan is controlling him well.
Derozan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Peters on the ground.
St Peters wants to improve his position but Derozan is controlling well.
St Peters is breathing heavily.
Derozan slips a nice elbow through St Peters's hands, connecting with St Peters's forehead.
Derozan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
St Peters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derozan pulls his head out easily.
St Peters has hold of Derozan's hands but Derozan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Peters is trying to stand up here but Derozan is controlling him well.
Derozan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Derozan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
St Peters is trying to stand back up but Derozan is controlling him
St Peters has hold of Derozan's hands but Derozan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Derozan lands with a punch from half guard.
St Peters has hold of Derozan's hands but Derozan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Derozan winds up and cracks St Peters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Derozan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Derozan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Derozan slips a nice elbow through St Peters's hands, connecting with St Peters's forehead.
St Peters has hold of Derozan's hands but Derozan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Peters is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derozan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Derozan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
St Peters is rocked!
St Peters is looking to control Derozan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Peters avoid being mounted?
Derozan tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Peters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Derozan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
St Peters is trying to maintain the position but Derozan is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimmy Derozan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Derozan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
St Peters is still in real trouble! Can Derozan finish him?
St Peters is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Derozan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Derozan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Derozan drops an elbow to the side of St Peters's head.
St Peters seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Derozan there.
Derozan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Derozan lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked St Peters! More strikes land and this one is all over! Derozan jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Derozan!
A less than humble Jimmy Derozan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between C K Cbomb (ranked 1955 p4p, 264 weight class) and Chris Steve (ranked 1944 p4p, 261 weight class). Steve has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, C K Cbomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Steve!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cbomb.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Cbomb was well out of range.
Cbomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cbomb slips under a jab.
Cbomb throws a shot to the body.
Cbomb throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Cbomb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cbomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Cbomb.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cbomb jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cbomb swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Cbomb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Cbomb is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Cbomb is just out of range.
Cbomb misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Cbomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cbomb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve misses the jab.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Cbomb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Cbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Cbomb.
Cbomb throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cbomb lands with a good body shot.
Steve throws a jab when Cbomb was well out of range.
Cbomb ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Cbomb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Steve misses.
Cbomb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Cbomb. Beautiful body shot.
Cbomb with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve avoids the body shot from Cbomb.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cbomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cbomb avoids the body shot from Steve.
Cbomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Cbomb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cbomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Steve throws the left hand but Cbomb avoids the punch easily.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Cbomb is just out of range.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Cbomb's shoulder, as Cbomb tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Cbomb misses with a looping left.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Cbomb ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Cbomb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cbomb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cbomb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Cbomb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cbomb slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Cbomb.
Cbomb clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Cbomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cbomb. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cbomb misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Cbomb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Cbomb moves away and avoids it.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cbomb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cbomb walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Cbomb is rocked!
Steve cracks Cbomb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cbomb to stand back up!
Oh Cbomb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cbomb takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Cbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Cbomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve knocks out Cbomb with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Steve before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Steve picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 862 p4p, 46 weight class) and Michael Paine (ranked 1705 p4p, 86 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by 나쁜 달 상승. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Paine!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo decides to pull guard.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here.
Paine is fighting to break Ji Woo's control of his arms but Ji Woo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paine wants to stand but Ji Woo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paine wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ji Woo's closed guard. He's half up but Ji Woo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ji Woo pivots and extends the arm, Paine falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ji Woo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
A relieved looking Bong Ji Woo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denny Sideman (ranked 514 p4p, 76 weight class) and Gary The Reaper (ranked 1040 p4p, 142 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denny Sideman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary The Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman jabs The Reaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sideman gets caught flat footed, as The Reaper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing The Reaper from controlling successfully.
The Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Reaper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sideman working a defensive guard here.
Sideman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sideman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sideman is pulling down on The Reaper's head to control his posture.
Sideman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sideman tries to get out of the position.
The Reaper landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom.
The Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper is working Sideman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sideman working a defensive guard here.
The Reaper trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom.
The Reaper lands a couple of digs.
The Reaper throws a big right hand that misses.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Reaper throwing strikes but missing.
Sideman is looking for a triangle but The Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
The Reaper scoring with some ground and pound.
The Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sideman is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper is pushing down on Sideman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sideman is fighting to maintain full guard but The Reaper has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Reaper working Sideman over with strikes.
The Reaper thows a huge punch but Sideman dodges it nicely.
The Reaper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Reaper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Reaper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sideman wants to control but The Reaper is having none of it.
Sideman taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Reaper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sideman is looking to escape.
The Reaper lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Reaper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sideman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Reaper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sideman tries to get to full guard but The Reaper has control of the leg.
The Reaper throwing shots but Sideman is blocking nicely.
The Reaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Reaper thows a huge punch but Sideman dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from The Reaper there.
Sideman is in trouble now - The Reaper has advanced to mount!
The Reaper landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper unloads with some shots from mount but Sideman bucks and avoids them well.
The Reaper controlling his opponent.
The Reaper looking to control but Sideman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Reaper lands a couple of good shots and Sideman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Reaper lands punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Sideman as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from The Reaper!
Sideman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Reaper on the ground.
The Reaper is punishing Sideman with strikes - can he finish him?!
The Reaper is looking for the choke from the back position but Sideman is controlling his hands well.
Sideman rolls, trying to escape but The Reaper keeps control of the position.
The Reaper scores with punches and elbows.
The Reaper has the hooks in. Sideman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Reaper misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sideman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but The Reaper manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Sideman.
The Reaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sideman's half guard.
The Reaper lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Reaper winds up and cracks Sideman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
Sideman trying to control but The Reaper postures up.
Sideman is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gary The Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Reaper stalling away here and it's allowed Sideman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sideman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Reaper postures up in Sideman's guard and throws a big left but Sideman blocks it.
The Reaper looking to pass the guard.
The Reaper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sideman working for a triangle but The Reaper defends it easily.
Sideman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper stands and throws Sideman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Reaper lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
The Reaper lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Reaper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sideman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Reaper lands a couple of good shots and Sideman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from The Reaper. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Reaper working for a choke but Sideman is defending well.
Sideman tries to roll but The Reaper sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The Reaper looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The Reaper is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The Reaper trying to control momentarily.
Sideman tries to break free.
The Reaper struggling to land strikes to the head as Sideman covers up.
The Reaper lands strikes to the head.
The Reaper missing with punches from the back.
The Reaper scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The Reaper lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The Reaper has Sideman flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards The Reaper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Reaper wants to control but Sideman is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, The Reaper manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The Reaper is punishing Sideman with some ground and pound.
The Reaper throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sideman!
Sideman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sideman rolls, trying to escape but The Reaper keeps control of the position.
Sideman is trying to remain composed but The Reaper is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sideman can't escape the position.
The Reaper is trying to control but Sideman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sideman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Reaper manages to avoid it.
The Reaper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
The Reaper tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Reaper in his tracks.
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
The Reaper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Reaper's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Reaper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by The Reaper.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Reaper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper landing a few strikes.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Sideman is working away.
The Reaper in side control, throwing shots but Sideman defends.
Sideman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sideman taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Reaper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sideman keeps working.
The Reaper in side control lands a decent elbow.
The Reaper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sideman to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sideman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Reaper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sideman has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Reaper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sideman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Sideman is working away.
The Reaper cracks Sideman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Reaper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on The Reaper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman defending against the ground and pound.
The Reaper landing a few strikes.
The Reaper wants to control but Sideman is keeping him busy.
The Reaper looks up at the clock and then as Sideman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Reaper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sideman dodges the ground and pound from The Reaper.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Sideman is working away.
The Reaper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sideman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper tries for a kimura but Sideman is defending well.
The Reaper is trying to get an arm triangle but Sideman is defending well.
Sideman is looking for a sweep.
The Reaper advances to full mount.
Sideman tries to lock up and control but The Reaper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Reaper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Reaper unloads with some shots from mount but Sideman bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sideman tries to keep at a distance but The Reaper has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Reaper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sideman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Reaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sideman's waist but Sideman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Reaper off to one side.
The Reaper misses the jab.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Reaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Reaper doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
The Reaper scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Sideman there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but The Reaper is out of range.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman lands with a shot to the body.
The Reaper lands with a straight right. Sideman didn't see that one coming.
Sideman lands a really nice looking cross but The Reaper seems unphased.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. The Reaper saw that one coming.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Reaper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for The Reaper with that takedown attempt.
Denny Sideman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for The Reaper with that takedown attempt.
The Reaper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Reaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman scores with a punch to the head.
The Reaper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with The Reaper's head.
Sideman lands a right hook to the body.
The Reaper staying out of range there.
The Reaper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sideman sizes up The Reaper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Reaper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Reaper shoots in and bounces Sideman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Reaper postures up in Sideman's guard and throws a big left but Sideman blocks it.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Sideman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sideman is pulling down on The Reaper's head to control his posture.
The Reaper stands up over Sideman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper passes Sideman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Reaper moves nicely into side control.
Sideman is trying to control The Reaper's posture but The Reaper avoids it.
The Reaper lands an elbow.
Sideman sneaks back into half guard.
The Reaper uses his free foot to push down on Sideman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sideman.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by The Reaper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman had his way with Gary The Reaper in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Sideman.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. The Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Reaper misses with a hook.
The Reaper tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from The Reaper misses.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but The Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Sideman does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands a head shot.
Sideman takes a swing at The Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman thuds a left hand into The Reaper's body.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Reaper forces Sideman back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
The Reaper wants a takedown.
The Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Reaper walks into a left hand.
The Reaper misses with a body shot.
The Reaper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Reaper is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
The Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Reaper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sideman controls The Reaper momentarily but The Reaper frees himself.
The Reaper trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom.
Gary The Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman trying to control the position.
Sideman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Reaper controls the pace.
The Reaper is continuing to stall.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sideman is trying to keep The Reaper in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Reaper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Reaper content to control rather than advance.
Sideman controlling the position for now.
Well, if The Reaper 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman is looking for a sweep. The Reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Reaper trying to control the pace.
The Reaper works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman is desperately trying to improve his position but The Reaper has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Denny Sideman.
I think The Reaper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary The Reaper!
Gary The Reaper is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary The Reaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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