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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gentry Sims (ranked 5630 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Scedary (ranked 6962 p4p, 0 weight class). Zachary Scedary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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179 cm
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gentry Sims! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zachary Scedary! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scedary fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Scedary throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It looked like Sims was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Scedary misses with a low kick. Sims with a lazy takedown attempt and Scedary counters by moving into the clinch. Sims tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scedary just stands there and leans against the cage. Sims blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Scedary holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Scedary leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Scedary blocks an elbow strike from Sims.
Scedary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scedary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sims sprawls well. Sims wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scedary gets slowly back to his feet. It looked like Sims was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sims closes the distance and pushes Scedary back into the cage. Sims misses with a knee to the head. Sims takes an elbow to the temple. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scedary's brow. Scedary just leaning against Sims, taking a breather. Scedary has Sims pressed against the cage.
Scedary receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Sims misses with a knee strike.
Scedary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sims fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scedary just misses with a punch to the body.
Scedary rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Scedary fails to land. Scedary jumps into guard, dragging Sims to the mat.
Scedary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sims is one step ahead there. Scedary is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scedary swivels though and keeps the full guard. Scedary trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scedary has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sims is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Scedary. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Scedary trying to remain calm as Sims controls from the top position. Scedary tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sims wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A lull in the action here as Sims stalls from top position. Scedary tries to escape but Sims is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Scedary tries to get back to half guard but can't. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Sims controlling the position from side mount. Scedary throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sims defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scedary. Gentry Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Scedary. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scedary is defended easily by Sims. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zachary Scedary will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scedary shoots in for a double leg but Sims sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scedary. Sims moves in looking to clinch but Scedary pushes him off. Sims gets tackled into the cage by Scedary. Scedary maintains the clinch. Scedary takes an elbow to the forehead. Scedary has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sims after a bit of a struggle. Gentry Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Scedary. Scedary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scedary pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch. Sims is trying to drag Scedary to the mat but Scedary just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Scedary lands a nice knee to the body. Scedary misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sims lands a nice knee to the body. Sims tries a knee to the head but Scedary blocks it.
Scedary prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sims pushes off an throws an elbow but Scedary leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Sims tries a knee to the head but Scedary blocks it.
Sims throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scedary blocks it with crossed arms. Sims lands an elbow inside. Sims creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Scedary avoiding damage.
Sims throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scedary stalling against the cage.
Sims wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scedary has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Sims throws an elbow but misses. Sims misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scedary.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sims takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sims throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scedary blocks it with crossed arms. Sims looks to throw an elbow but misses. Scedary is struggling to control the position. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Sims misses with a knee to the head. A nice left hand lands by Scedary.
Scedary taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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! Scedary controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Scedary's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Scedary breaks from the clinch.
Scedary has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scedary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. No luck for Scedary with that takedown attempt. Sims went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Scedary gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sims looking to throw knees to the head but Scedary is blocking nicely.
Scedary jumps guard.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Scedary is retaining full guard. Scedary is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sims trying to control but Scedary is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sims avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sims postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scedary is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Scedary striking off his back but it's not causing Sims any problems.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sims fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Scedary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Scedary has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Sims is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scedary is defending well. Scedary takes an elbow to the forehead. Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sims using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scedary has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sims being controlled against the cage. Scedary leaning against his opponent.
Sims is working for takedown but Scedary is calmly controlling the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Scedary lands an elbow inside. Scedary manages to break the clinch.
Sims fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scedary thinks about the counter body kick. Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Scedary has managed to clinch.
Sims throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zachary Scedary seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Scedary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sims blocks a head kick by Scedary.
Scedary fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sims, pushing him back against the cage. Scedary jumps guard but Sims turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Scedary is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Scedary throws a punch but it's blocked by Sims. Sims wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Scedary ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scedary no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Scedary wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sims is now in half guard. Scedary is pressing down on Sims's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scedary uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scedary swats him away and circles back towards the center. Scedary is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sims sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Gentry Sims has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Scedary. Scedary throws a head kick but Sims moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sims stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sims wants it to stay on the feet. Sims throws a counter high kick but Scedary was just alert enough to avoid it. Scedary takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Scedary rushes Sims and presses him up against the cage. Scedary dodges an elbow strike from Sims.
Scedary avoiding damage as Sims throws knees to the body.
Scedary blocks the elbow strike.
Scedary lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sims. Scedary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scedary avoids the elbow strike from Sims, against the cage.
Sims is looking to take this one to the mat. The referee calls for Scedary to work.
Sims comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sims just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scedary's brow. Scedary tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sims smiles and moves away.
Scedary staying out of range there. Scedary pushes Sims up against the cage in a clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Sims throws an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Scedary. Scedary has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sims avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Scedary misses with a two punch combination.
Gentry Sims is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scedary forces Sims back against the cage and clinches. Scedary is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Sims is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scedary is defending well for now. Scedary pulls guard effortlessly. Sims sitting in guard here, content to control. Scedary wants to sweep but no luck. Gentry Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sims controlling from the top position. Scedary not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Zachary Scedary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Scedary 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Scedary!
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