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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Maybetter (ranked 646 p4p, 74 weight class) and Denny Sideman (ranked 1479 p4p, 183 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maybetter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Stop The Funk. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Maybetter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Denny Sideman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter looks to land a combination. Sideman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
It looked like Maybetter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maybetter moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Maybetter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maybetter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maybetter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maybetter moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maybetter misses with a straight left.
Sideman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maybetter shoots in for a double leg but Sideman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Maybetter circles away.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Maybetter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
Maybetter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maybetter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 hook.
Maybetter throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Maybetter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybetter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maybetter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maybetter misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maybetter.
Sideman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sideman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sideman punishes Maybetter's body with a nice straight punch.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman misses the jab.
Sideman throws the left hand but Maybetter avoids the punch easily.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maybetter is looking for a counter combo.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sideman walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Sideman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Maybetter misses.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maybetter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Maybetter misses with a straight right.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Maybetter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maybetter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman works Maybetter's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sideman.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maybetter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Maybetter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maybetter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sideman gets a clinch.
Maybetter lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman successfully pulls guard.
Maybetter looking to pass the guard.
Maybetter drops back looking for a leg! Sideman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sideman manages to kick Maybetter off! Maybetter jumps back into Sideman's guard.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maybetter is looking to work some ground and pound but Sideman has wrist control.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maybetter postures up.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maybetter. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Sideman.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maybetter throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman slips a jab from Maybetter.
Maybetter misses with a body shot
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maybetter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman lands with an uppercut that bounces Maybetter off the cage and back into range.
Maybetter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maybetter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Sideman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Maybetter misses.
Maybetter misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maybetter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sideman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybetter is looking for a kimura but Sideman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maybetter to get the leverage.
Maybetter seems to be looking for submissions.
Maybetter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sideman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sideman keeping full guard, as Maybetter tries to pass.
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.
Maybetter is working hard here to advance position.
Sideman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sideman trying to control the position.
Sideman seems keen to control Maybetter's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maybetter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sideman closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Maybetter counter with a right hand.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Maybetter.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Maybetter lands with a nice combination. Sideman backs away looking to recover.
A big left from Maybetter misses.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maybetter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maybetter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sideman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maybetter's guard! Nice work there by Sideman!
Sideman is pushing down on Maybetter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maybetter is fighting to maintain full guard but Sideman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sideman wants to take a breather but Maybetter is having none of it.
Sideman controlling the action here.
Maybetter is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Maybetter lands with an overhand left.
Maybetter swings widly with a right hand
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Maybetter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Maybetter throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maybetter throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman misses the jab.
Sideman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sideman to the mat! Sideman manages to get full guard.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybetter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sideman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maybetter has managed to get both his arms back between Sideman's legs - danger averted.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully.
Maybetter tries to free his leg and advance position but Sideman is retaining full guard.
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maybetter passes into side control.
An elbow from Maybetter crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sideman is looking for a sweep.
Maybetter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sideman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maybetter's guard! Nice work there by Sideman!
Sideman passes into half guard.
Sideman passes to side control.
Sideman working away.
Maybetter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sideman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sideman trying to control the position but Maybetter is working away.
Sideman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Floyd Maybetter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sideman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sideman staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sideman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maybetter keeps working.
Sideman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maybetter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sideman off and has taken his back!
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 Floyd Maybetter.
I think Sideman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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