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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deanthony Pederson (ranked 384 p4p, 821 weight class) and Grant Hyde (ranked 49 p4p, 102 weight class). Hyde has chosen Darkside-Neoni as his entrance music. Grant Hyde is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Deanthony Pederson!
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, Grant Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pederson moves forwards but Hyde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hyde avoids the body shot from Pederson.
Hyde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pederson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pederson misses with a looping right.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyde moves away.
Pederson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hyde tries to sprawl out of it but Pederson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hyde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Hyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Hyde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson throwing a counter right hand but Hyde manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson missing with a left hand there. Hyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pederson tries a low kick but Hyde avoids it.
Hyde looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Hyde.
Hyde lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson cracks Hyde with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Hyde misses.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pederson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyde is just out of range.
Pederson misses with a looping left.
Pederson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hyde is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson is taking a breather. Hyde says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Hyde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson controlling the action here.
Pederson wants to free his trapped foot but Hyde is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pederson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pederson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pederson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hyde doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pederson.
Pederson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pederson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Hyde defending well.
Pederson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pederson seems to be working for a kimura but Hyde defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pederson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hyde to regain full guard.
Hyde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pederson.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Hyde keeps moving.
Hyde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hyde pushes Pederson off and gets back to his feet.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Pederson moved out of range.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body
and Pederson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hyde's guard.
Hyde pushes Pederson off and gets back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson misses with a looping left.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hyde as he jumps to the side.
Hyde misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Pederson.
Hyde misses with an uppercut. Pederson saw that one coming.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hyde cracks Pederson with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hyde as Pederson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deanthony Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pederson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hyde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pederson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hyde is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hyde is defending well.
Pederson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pederson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyde seems a little lost for a moment, as Pederson dominates the positioning.
Pederson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Hyde defending against the ground and pound.
Pederson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hyde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is not content to let Pederson control the position.
Pederson prevents Hyde from escaping the position.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyde keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hyde wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant Hyde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Pederson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Pederson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
Pederson connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyde tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson scores with a shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hyde.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pederson.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde scores with a punch to the head.
Pederson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hyde tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pederson is in Hyde's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pederson stops Hyde from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hyde gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pederson raining down shots from the mount!
Hyde holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pederson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hyde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pederson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hyde is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pederson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pederson lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hyde is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hyde and Pederson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pederson has hold of Hyde's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hyde seems comfortable defending it but Pederson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hyde is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hyde is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Pederson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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