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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chopper Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sikblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikblood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Ridaz. This should be fireworks!
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chopper Reid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Sikblood!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sikblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sikblood misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a head kick.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sikblood moves away.
Nice shot by Reid.
Sikblood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sikblood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reid!
Sikblood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reid to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reid shrugs it off.
Reid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reid defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sikblood.
Reid trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikblood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reid is looking to escape.
Sikblood fails to take his opponent's back.
Sikblood stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sikblood tries to land a leg kick but Reid saw it coming and moves away.
Reid lands with a shot to the body.
Reid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sikblood.
Sikblood shoots for a takedown but Reid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikblood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sikblood.
Reid lands a nice looking body shot.
Sikblood throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chopper Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sikblood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reid avoids it really well and circles away.
Sikblood looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
Sikblood misses with a few strikes there.
Reid connects with a body shot.
Sikblood looks gassed!
Reid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reid cracks a nice hook into Sikblood's ribs.
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sikblood throws out the jab.
Reid tries to clinch there but Sikblood circles away.
Reid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reid scores with a body shot.
Sikblood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reid defends it nicely.
Chopper Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sikblood.
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Sikblood.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reid clinches up with Sikblood and pushes him back against the cage.
Sikblood has had enough of the clinch but Reid keeps him there for the moment.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sikblood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reid as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Reid.
Reid clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid digs a right hand into Sikblood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sikblood's gas tank.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick from Reid lands but Sikblood takes it in his stride.
Reid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sikblood tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reid is working Sikblood over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikblood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Sikblood being controlled against the cage.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reid duly obliges.
Sikblood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Sikblood.
Sikblood is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reid lands a right hook to the body.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sikblood at a distance.
Reid instigates a clinch.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid slips under a jab.
Sikblood throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Sikblood misses with a few strikes there.
Sikblood throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopper Reid dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sikblood tries to bum rush Reid with a series of wild strikes but Reid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sikblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid gets a clinch.
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid darts in and clinches Sikblood up against the cage.
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sikblood shoots in but Reid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sikblood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sikblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reid lands a two punch combo.
Sikblood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reid as he jumps to the side.
Reid throws a head kick that half lands.
Sikblood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reid has Sikblood up against the cage in a clinch.
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid moves away from the strike by Sikblood.
Sikblood is breathing heavily.
Reid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sikblood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chopper Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sikblood.
Sikblood throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid connects with a single shot there.
Reid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sikblood.
Reid lands a right hook to the body.
Chopper Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Sikblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid rushes Sikblood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reid lands a body punch.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikblood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid lands with a nice body punch.
Chopper Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid lands a nice looking body shot.
Reid is looking to wear down Sikblood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sikblood tries to land a leg kick but Reid saw it coming and moves away.
Sikblood swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid works on Sikblood's body with a couple of short punches.
Reid works on Sikblood's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sikblood backs up against the cage.
Reid works over Sikblood's head and body with a nice combination.
Sikblood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sikblood missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sikblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to de liver by Reid. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reid throws a one two combo.
Reid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Sikblood pushes him off.
Sikblood blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck for Sikblood with that takedown attempt.
Reid stuns Sikblood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reid jabs at Sikblood's body.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sikblood takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Sikblood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sikblood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sikblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Sikblood blocks the body kick.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Sikblood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikblood shoots in but Reid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reid wants to clinch.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Sikblood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reid defends it nicely.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid leaves Sikblood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reid displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopper Reid dominated that second 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.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Sikblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reid looks to land a combination. Sikblood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reid tries to clinch there but Sikblood circles away.
Reid scores with a head kick.
Sikblood throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Sikblood throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Reid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sikblood throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid cracks Sikblood with a good jab.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sikblood can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Sikblood on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Sikblood on that attempt.
Reid scores with a jab to the body.
Reid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Reid.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sikblood misses the target.
Sikblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid stalks Sikblood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sikblood's face. Sikblood staggers backwards, shaken.
Reid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sikblood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reid moves into the clinch.
Chopper Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sikblood.
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikblood backwards.
Reid cracks Sikblood with a nice body shot.
Reid scores with a hook to the body.
Reid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Reid.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid rushes Sikblood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reid breaks from the clinch.
Reid moves into the clinch.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid works on Sikblood's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Sikblood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reid as he jumps to the side.
Reid lands a body shot.
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!
Reid lands a head shot.
Sikblood lands a nice shot that snaps Reid's head back.
Reid scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reid swinging wildly here.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sikblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikblood shoots in looking for a takedown. Reid tries to sprawl out of it but Sikblood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Sikblood.
Reid breaks from the clinch.
Sikblood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid scores with a jab to the body.
Reid closes the distance and pushes Sikblood back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
A frustrated look appears on Sikblood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sikblood takes a shot to the head.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikblood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sikblood throws a big shot that misses.
Sikblood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reid counters with a left to the body.
Reid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sikblood.
Reid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reid duly obliges.
Reid scores with a body shot.
Reid staying out of range there.
Sikblood loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Reid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sikblood tries to keep at a distance but Reid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid scores with a jab to the head.
Reid works Sikblood's body with a nice hook.
Sikblood throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopper Reid clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reid stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikblood. Sikblood gets slowly back to his feet.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid throws a front kick aimed at Sikblood's knee but Sikblood avoids it well.
Reid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reid throws a one two combo.
Reid stalks Sikblood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sikblood's face. Sikblood staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice cross by Reid.
Sikblood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reid lands a nice looking body shot.
Sikblood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sikblood is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reid thumps Sikblood with a low kick.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sikblood.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reid stuffs the takedown.
Chopper Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sikblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid stuffs the takedown attempt from Sikblood. Sikblood gets slowly back to his feet.
Reid lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sikblood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reid thuds a left hand into Sikblood's body.
A right-left combo lands from Reid.
Sikblood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sikblood throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sikblood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sikblood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reid sprawls well. Reid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sikblood gets slowly back to his feet.
Reid moves into range and clinches up with Sikblood.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
Reid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a body shot.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Sikblood misses with a hook.
Reid cracks a nice hook into Sikblood's ribs.
Reid moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sikblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reid moves away.
Sikblood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reid slips under a jab from Sikblood.
Sikblood throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Sikblood misses.
Sikblood throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
Sikblood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reid avoids it really well and circles away.
Reid lands with a nice body punch.
Sikblood throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid gets a clinch.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid digs a good body shot into Sikblood's ribs.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Reid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reid throws out a leg kick but Sikblood moves out of range and Reid only half commits.
Reid gets a clinch.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Sikblood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sikblood thows a body shot but no joy.
Reid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sikblood doesn't seem bothered though.
Sikblood throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Sikblood throws a big shot that misses.
Reid tries to clinch up.
Sikblood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Sikblood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Reid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid works Sikblood's body with a nice hook.
Sikblood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sikblood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sikblood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reid has Sikblood up against the cage in a clinch.
Sikblood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sikblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sikblood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sikblood won't let Reid get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sikblood is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Reid is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sikblood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sikblood stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopper Reid had his way with Jimmy Sikblood in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Reid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sikblood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sikblood ducks right into an uppercut from Reid.
Sikblood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
Sikblood swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid moves out of range as Sikblood strikes.
Reid connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Sikblood.
Sikblood with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Sikblood lands with a good body shot.
Reid cracks a nice hook into Sikblood's ribs.
Sikblood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Reid there.
Sikblood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sikblood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reid to score with a decent uppercut.
Sikblood gets a takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reid is not content to let Sikblood control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
Sikblood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reid keeps working.
Reid pushes Sikblood off looking to stand but Sikblood dives back in and keeps control.
Sikblood wants to control but Reid is keeping him busy.
Reid pushes Sikblood off looking to stand but Sikblood dives back in and keeps control.
Sikblood decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Reid has managed to clinch.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sikblood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sikblood shoots in but no luck this time.
Chopper Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Sikblood.
Reid digs a good body shot into Sikblood's ribs.
Sikblood throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Sikblood looks to score with a jab to the body but Reid is just out of range.
Sikblood misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with a left to the body.
Reid clinches.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reid.
Sikblood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reid pushes Sikblood off and gets back to his feet.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Reid tries to clinch up.
Reid moves out of range as Sikblood strikes.
Reid swings for the body but Sikblood moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a body shot.
Reid misses with the combination.
Sikblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sikblood tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sikblood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reid.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Sikblood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sikblood looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Sikblood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sikblood manages to avoid it.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sikblood.
Reid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reid thows a body shot but no joy.
Reid tries to move into range but Sikblood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sikblood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikblood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sikblood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reid pinned against the cage. Reid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chopper Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from Reid both land. Nice combination.
Jimmy Sikblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Sikblood's front leg but catches the back leg as Sikblood tries to avoid it.
Reid tried to score with a low kick but Sikblood checks it.
Sikblood checks a leg kick nicely.
Sikblood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Sikblood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reid duly obliges.
Reid digs a good body shot into Sikblood's ribs.
Sikblood misses with a wild combination.
Sikblood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sikblood, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Chopper Reid.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:43
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chopper Reid!
Chopper Reid retains his bantamweight title!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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