PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

McGettigan
vs
Sideman

188 cm
27
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Real Men Supplements

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sideman clinches up with McGettigan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGettigan's efforts to push away.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McGettigan misses.
Sideman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGettigan cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman misses with a body shot
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. McGettigan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
McGettigan misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Sideman misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGettigan momentarily.
Tom McGettigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and McGettigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on McGettigan's shoulder, as McGettigan tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
McGettigan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGettigan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.

Sideman moves into range and clinches up with McGettigan.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Good body shot from McGettigan.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Sideman moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman blocking some punches.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Sideman.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGettigan.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but McGettigan moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and McGettigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sideman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Sideman looking to score a takedown here. McGettigan is defending well but Sideman drives through and ends up in McGettigan's guard.

McGettigan pushes Sideman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGettigan takes one on the button.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGettigan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.

Sideman has closed the distance and engaged McGettigan in a clinch.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGettigan takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Sideman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sideman.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but McGettigan slips the punch.
McGettigan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGettigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
McGettigan is looking to counter punch.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut.
Sideman throws a body punch but McGettigan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGettigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGettigan slips a jab from Sideman.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman lands a head shot.
Sideman tries to clinch up.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. McGettigan moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and McGettigan counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice combination there by Sideman.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McGettigan counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Sideman.
Nice defenses there by McGettigan.
McGettigan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body.

McGettigan lands a big uppercut and Sideman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sideman looks OK. McGettigan waves Sideman back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sideman clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGettigan.
Sideman digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
McGettigan lands with a right to the head.
Sideman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

McGettigan breaks the clinch.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGettigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGettigan.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGettigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Sideman lands.
Sideman misses with a takedown attempt - McGettigan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like McGettigan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch but McGettigan moves away
and McGettigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
McGettigan walks into a jab.

Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGettigan is keeping busy.
McGettigan has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.

McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
Sideman dives in and grabs McGettigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGettigan pushes down on Sideman's head and hops out.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. McGettigan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sideman rushes McGettigan and presses him up against the cage.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sideman.
Sideman keeps control of McGettigan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman trying to stall but McGettigan improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman 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!

A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGettigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGettigan lands with an uppercut that bounces Sideman off the cage and back into range.
McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman digs a good hook to McGettigan's body.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McGettigan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sideman clinches up against the cage.

McGettigan breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan avoids the body shot from Sideman.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sideman moves into the clinch successfully.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sideman digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
McGettigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman scores with a shoulder strike.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman blocking some punches.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman tries to clinch but McGettigan moves away
and McGettigan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. McGettigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends McGettigan's belly button to the back.
McGettigan defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from McGettigan as Sideman shoots in.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman lands a nice hook to McGettigan's body. McGettigan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGettigan blocks a jab.
McGettigan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGettigan blocks a jab.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGettigan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
McGettigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
McGettigan throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
McGettigan needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman shoots in but no luck this time.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Sideman.
McGettigan misses the jab.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
McGettigan avoids the body shot from Sideman.
McGettigan needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Sideman darts in looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets double underhooks and turns Sideman into the cage.
McGettigan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGettigan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman really 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.

Sideman misses the body punch
and McGettigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and McGettigan counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman connects with a jab.
McGettigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
McGettigan throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
McGettigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGettigan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGettigan.
McGettigan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGettigan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but McGettigan slips the punch.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGettigan.
McGettigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McGettigan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGettigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman jabs McGettigan right on the nose. McGettigan blinks but takes it well.
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGettigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman tests McGettigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but McGettigan is just out of range.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGettigan throws a series of punches but Sideman moves out of range.
McGettigan walks into a jab.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGettigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Sideman has closed the distance and engaged McGettigan in a clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sideman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as McGettigan controls his hands.
McGettigan is trying to break free.
McGettigan stalling.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Sideman prevents McGettigan from breaking the clinch.
Sideman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGettigan.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGettigan throws a head punch that misses.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of McGettigan's head.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGettigan's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGettigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGettigan lands a shoulder strike.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman presses McGettigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Sideman.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sideman is working McGettigan over against the cage.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGettigan tries to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling the position.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends McGettigan's belly button to the back.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Sideman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGettigan misses the jab.
Sideman lands a lovely overhand right.
Sideman tries to clinch but McGettigan is having none of it.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGettigan slips a straight right by Sideman.
An attempted straight right counter from McGettigan misses the target.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown but McGettigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGettigan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
McGettigan slips under a jab from Sideman.
It looked like McGettigan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGettigan moves away from the strike by Sideman.
McGettigan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sideman takes a swing at McGettigan's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but McGettigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGettigan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Sideman.
McGettigan slips under a jab.

Sideman gets a clinch.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tom McGettigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
McGettigan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sideman gets an underhook and turns McGettigan into the cage.
McGettigan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for McGettigan.
McGettigan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGettigan is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan blocks a jab.
McGettigan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGettigan manages to avoid it.
McGettigan misses with an uppercut.
McGettigan sets himself, and Sideman steps forward looking for the clinch! McGettigan avoids it this time.
McGettigan throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGettigan moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from McGettigan misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
McGettigan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Nice uppercut there from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a nice combination. McGettigan backs away looking to recover.
Sideman tries to clinch up
and McGettigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGettigan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman moves away from the strike by McGettigan.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Sideman closes the distance and pushes McGettigan back into the cage.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman lands a hook that snaps the head of McGettigan backwards.
A short uppercut from McGettigan.
McGettigan is leaning against Sideman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sideman digs a right hand into McGettigan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGettigan's gas tank.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sideman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman is the new middleweight champion!
Denny Sideman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.