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Event:
Grunge 52: Freedom
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Kuzma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Kuzma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Kuzma shakes it off.
Sideman tries a low kick but Kuzma avoids it.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuzma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sideman.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuzma moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Kuzma is looking for the big counter here.
Kuzma tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Kuzma moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Sideman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzma lands a body shot. #BC2#
Kuzma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Kuzma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A jab from Kuzma misses.
Sideman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sideman scores with a jab to the head.
Kuzma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzma.
Kuzma connects with a jab.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Kuzma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman tries to land a leg kick but Kuzma saw it coming and moves away.
Kuzma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuzma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sideman.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
A low kick from Sideman misses
and Kuzma counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Kuzma stalks Sideman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sideman's face. Sideman staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuzma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuzma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sideman circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Sideman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sideman digs a good body shot into Kuzma's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Kuzma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Kuzma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuzma there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Kuzma is rocked!
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Kuzma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Kuzma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman swings for the body but Kuzma moves out of range.
Kuzma wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kuzma gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Sideman wants to slow Kuzma down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuzma tries to clinch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman thuds a left hand into Kuzma's body.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzma manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzma counters with a three punch combo that has Sideman backing up. Sideman nods at Kuzma to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuzma misses with a double jab
and Sideman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Kuzma.
Sideman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman lands with a nice combination. Kuzma backs away looking to recover.
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!
Kuzma tries to clinch but Sideman is having none of it.
Sideman wants to land a leg kick but Kuzma is out of range.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sideman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
Some wild striking there from Kuzma.
Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kuzma looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sideman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kuzma.
Kuzma ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Kuzma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sideman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuzma on the side of the head.
Kuzma swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuzma is just out of range.
Kuzma unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sideman misses the target.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman tries to move into range but Kuzma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Kuzma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuzma lands a front kick.
Kuzma moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzma checks a leg kick.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Sideman avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Sideman.
Kuzma misses with the body kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzma is still on wobbly legs! Can Sideman finish him?
Sideman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kuzma! Sideman dives in looking to finish! Kuzma is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
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.
Kyle Kuzma was interviewed post fight and said 'I will back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Davidyan blocks the low kick.
Davidyan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sideman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Davidyan and sends Sideman crashing to the mat! Davidyan follows him down to the mat - Sideman regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sideman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidyan defends well.#SUB#
Sideman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sideman is adopting a defensive guard.
Davidyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davidyan stopping the sweep attempt from Sideman.#T1#
Sideman is working hard here to advance position.
Davidyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sideman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sideman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davidyan defends it easily.#SUB#
Sideman working for a triangle but Davidyan defends it easily.
Sideman controlling Davidyan's posture. #SUB#
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sideman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davidyan passes Sideman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Davidyan controlling the action here.
Davidyan trying to control from half guard but Sideman is working away.
Sideman trying to control from the bottom.
Davidyan wants to pass to mount but Sideman is defending the position.
Sideman keeping control of the position.
Sideman tries to roll over but Davidyan keeps him under control.
Sideman trying to control here.
Sideman wants to sweep but Davidyan has passed to side control!#T3#
Sideman is trying to improve his position.
Sideman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Davidyan easily slips into full mount!
Sideman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sideman tries to reverse the position but Davidyan maintains control.
Davidyan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Davidyan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sideman working to try and regain half guard.
Sideman wants to control but Davidyan is having none of it.
Davidyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Sideman working to try and regain half guard.
Davidyan controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman wants to control but Davidyan is having none of it.
Sideman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
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.#R2#
Davidyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Davidyan backs away, Sideman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sideman misses the jab.
Davidyan throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidyan scores with a nice strike.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidyan takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman cracks Davidyan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davidyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Sideman catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross.
Davidyan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sideman rather than just go for the knockout.
Sideman avoids a kick to the body.
Sideman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sideman blocks the leg kick.
Davidyan scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan tries to clinch up.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Sideman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidyan.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davidyan moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Sideman tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidyan thows a leg kick but Sideman checks it
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Davidyan shakes it off.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Davidyan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Davidyan lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Sideman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Davidyan with a nice cross.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Davidyan scores with a four punch combination!
Sideman lands a leg kick that knocks Davidyan off balance momentarily.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Sideman jabs Davidyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Sideman.
Davidyan slips a straight right by Sideman.
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Davidyan digs a good hook to Sideman's body.
Sideman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidyan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sideman throws a hook but Davidyan avoids it easily.
Davidyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
Sideman tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davidyan takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman cracks Davidyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Sideman catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross.
Sideman digs a good hook to Davidyan's body.
Sideman scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidyan takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Davidyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davidyan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Davidyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sideman, pushing him back against the cage.
Sideman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Davidyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Sideman.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Sideman jumps guard but Davidyan stands there with Sideman around his waist. Sideman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidyan working aggressively here.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman lands a shot to the body.
Davidyan prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Nice body punch from Davidyan.
Still in the clinch, Sideman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman is trying to break the clinch but Davidyan has him pressed against the cage.
Sideman can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sideman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Davidyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sideman connects with a body shot.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
A leg kick checked by Davidyan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davidyan! But no joy.
Sideman throws a nice looking combination but Davidyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Davidyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidyan is looking to clinch.
Davidyan scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sideman.
Davidyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidyan is looking to land body kicks.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Sideman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sideman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Davidyan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidyan.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to land a leg kick but Sideman saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sideman checks a leg kick.
Sideman with a hook.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Davidyan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
It seemed like Davidyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davidyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Sideman swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidyan.
Davidyan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davidyan misses with a looping right.
Sideman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman throws a hook but Davidyan avoids it easily.
Davidyan tries to clinch but Sideman moves out of range.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Davidyan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Sideman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sideman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidyan scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidyan thumps Sideman with a low kick.
Davidyan cracks Sideman with a good jab.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Davidyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sideman is able to avoid easily.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Davidyan misses.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Sideman ducks right into an uppercut from Davidyan.
Davidyan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sideman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range and Sideman settles back down. #T3#
Sideman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidyan throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Sideman swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidyan.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
Davidyan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Davidyan connects with an inside leg kick.
Davidyan swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
#CL2#
Davidyan clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sideman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sideman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sideman is working for a submission of some sort.
Davidyan has his hands clasped together around Sideman's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Davidyan is looking for a sweep. Sideman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sideman stops Davidyan from getting back to his feet.
Sideman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davidyan is trying to get back to full guard.
Sideman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davidyan defending well though.
Davidyan is looking to control Sideman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Davidyan avoid being mounted?
Sideman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sideman prevents Davidyan from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gurgen Davidyan.
Well Davidyan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan gave a mention to Big Dog Gains 160Q $200 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Garibaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a kick to the body.
And Garibaldi counters with a quick kick to the body but Sideman blocks it.
Garibaldi avoids the head kick by Sideman.
Garibaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sideman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garibaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman scores with a leg kick.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sideman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garibaldi. Garibaldi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Garibaldi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sideman connects with an inside leg kick.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Garibaldi slips a jab from Sideman.
Garibaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sideman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi throws a counter high kick but Sideman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sideman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garibaldi. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sideman.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garibaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
Sideman feints a jab promting Garibaldi to slip. Sideman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Garibaldi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sideman lands an overhand right.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garibaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garibaldi checks it well.
Garibaldi is looking to counter the offense by Sideman and move into the clinch.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Sideman finds it's target.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garibaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garibaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garibaldi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
That kick from Sideman tenderised Garibaldi's leg. Garibaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Sideman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sideman throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sideman feints and then cracks Garibaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garibaldi down.
Garibaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Sideman tenderised Garibaldi's leg. Garibaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman feints and then cracks Garibaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garibaldi down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sideman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sideman.
Sideman throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
Sideman throws a series of strikes that have Garibaldi backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garibaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Sideman tries to get set, Garibaldi tries to push him back and clinch up but Sideman manages to avoid the attempt.
Garibaldi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garibaldi misses the target.
Sideman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is 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.#R2#
Garibaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garibaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Garibaldi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sideman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sideman lands with a slapping head kick.
Sideman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman tries a head kick but it misses.
Garibaldi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sideman throws a leg kick that misses.
Garibaldi is looking to counter punch.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman clobbers Garibaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Garibaldi blocks a head kick by Sideman.
Garibaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Sideman.
Garibaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garibaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sideman thinking.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sideman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garibaldi doesn't seem phased though.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman misses the jab.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman is looking to chop away at Garibaldi's legs.
Sideman throws a low kick but Garibaldi moves out of range easily.
As Sideman backs away, Garibaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Garibaldi tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Sideman throws a solid leg kick but Garibaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sideman.
Sideman throws a leg kick
and Garibaldi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sideman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman lands a front kick.
Sideman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garibaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
Sideman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sideman scores with a head kick.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Garibaldi's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garibaldi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Garibaldi.
Sideman lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garibaldi throws a counter high kick but Sideman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Garibaldi moves out of range easily.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
Sideman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garibaldi slips under a jab from Sideman.
Garibaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Garibaldi moved out of range.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Garibaldi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Garibaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garibaldi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sideman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Sideman breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Sideman throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Garibaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands with a good body shot.
Sideman takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Sideman.
Garibaldi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sideman throws a low kick but Garibaldi avoids it.
Garibaldi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sideman throws a front kick aimed at Garibaldi's knee but Garibaldi avoids it well.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman misses with a leg kick
and Garibaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is 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.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garibaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
enabling Garibaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Sideman misses with a head kick.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sideman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garibaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands with a nice body kick.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Garibaldi counters by clinching up.
Garibaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman working aggressively here.
#T1#
A short right from Garibaldi on the inside.
Garibaldi pushes Sideman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garibaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman stalling in the clinch.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Garibaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Sideman holds him up against the cage and eventually Garibaldi drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi working aggressively here.
Garibaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garibaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garibaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garibaldi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garibaldi is leaning against Sideman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garibaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garibaldi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sideman to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Garibaldi jumps guard but Sideman stands there with Garibaldi around his waist. Garibaldi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Garibaldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garibaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Garibaldi has Sideman pressed against the cage, preventing Sideman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Garibaldi prevents Sideman from breaking the clinch.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Sideman decides to pull guard.
Garibaldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sideman is keeping the position for now.
Garibaldi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sideman's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Sideman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Garibaldi passes into side control!
Sideman prevents Garibaldi from moving into mount. #SUB#
Garibaldi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sideman is trying to escape and Garibaldi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sideman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garibaldi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Syn Birthday Bash London
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Read fails to land with a series of punches.
Read steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Read scores with a body shot.
Sideman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Read moves into range and connects with a jab.
Read looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Read throws a series of strikes that have Sideman backpedaling.
#TD#
Read gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman tries to buck Read off but Read is having none of it.
Read has control of an arm but Sideman manages to advance to Read's back!#T1##SUB2#
Sideman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Read with him. Read is trying to defend but Sideman has an arm under the chin now! Read grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denny Sideman!
After the fight, Denny Sideman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sideman walks into a left hand.
Sideman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Goodman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Sideman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Goodman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sideman slips a straight right by Goodman.
Sideman throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Sideman moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Goodman works Sideman's body with a nice hook.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodman.
Goodman throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman lands the left hand.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman clobbers Sideman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Goodman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sideman.
Goodman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Sideman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Goodman jabs at Sideman's body.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sideman.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a few strikes there.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Goodman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Sideman defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman tries to land a body kick
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Sideman's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodman counters with a nice leg kick.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sideman can pounce on him.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sideman misses with a low kick.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sideman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Sideman with a nice calf kick.
A good leg kick by Goodman.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.#T4#
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman connects with an inside leg kick.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
As Goodman backs away, Sideman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodman slips under a jab from Sideman.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Goodman tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman misses with the combination.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goodman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Goodman takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodman jabs at Sideman's body.
Goodman thows a body kick. Sideman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.#T1#
Sideman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sideman.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Goodman.
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sideman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman misses with a leg kick
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Goodman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Sideman lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Sideman throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sideman. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Sideman misses with a right hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sideman. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodman is out of range and Sideman settles back down.
Goodman connects with a right hand. Sideman shakes it off.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Sideman is predictable there
and Goodman counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Goodman checks a leg kick.
Sideman throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.#T4#
Sideman throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Goodman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
Goodman lands a jab.
Crunch! Goodman slams his shin into Sideman's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodman.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sideman tried to score with a low kick but Goodman checks it.
Sideman with a nice cross.
Donk. Goodman catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman scoring well with a low kick there.
Sideman misses with a leg kick.
Sideman thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodman.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Goodman lands.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Goodman's defenses.
Sideman throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sideman scores with a jab.
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but Sideman checks it.
Goodman throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman throws a chopping leg kick but Goodman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodman checks a low kick from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Sideman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Sideman only half commits.
Goodman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman digs a good hook to Goodman's body.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Goodman throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Goodman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Sideman misses.
Goodman throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Sideman misses
and Goodman counters with a thumping low kick.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman lands with a right hand.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming. #T3#
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sideman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Sideman.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sideman. Sideman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sideman blocks a leg kick.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Sideman.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
A low kick lands for Sideman.
Goodman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sideman under the eye.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman with a jab.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman blocks a low kick nicely.
Sideman scores with a leg kick.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks.
Sideman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sideman.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a nice head shot.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Goodman.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Goodman scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandstatter wants to slow Sideman down by chopping away at his legs.
Sideman is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Sideman misses with a few strikes there.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Brandstatter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sideman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sideman shoots in and gets a takedown into Brandstatter's guard.
Brandstatter trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
Brandstatter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Sideman won't allow Brandstatter to sweep him here.
Sideman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brandstatter looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandstatter, not yet.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandstatter is retaining full guard.
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandstatter.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Sideman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
#T3#
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.
Sideman tries to pull guard but Brandstatter won't allow it.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sideman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sideman momentarily.
Sideman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandstatter works Sideman's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Sideman tenderised Brandstatter's leg. Brandstatter is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Brandstatter lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandstatter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandstatter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sideman tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Brandstatter throws out a counter right but Sideman avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter lands an overhand right.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Sideman moves in looking to clinch but Brandstatter pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head. #CL#
Sideman rushes Brandstatter and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Brandstatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Sideman gets a clinch.
Sideman jumps guard but Brandstatter stands there with Sideman around his waist. Sideman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Brandstatter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Brandstatter against the ropes.
#T1#
Sideman tries to pull guard but Brandstatter forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Brandstatter on the inside. #BC2#
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sideman off the ropes and back into range.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Brandstatter slips under a jab.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
Donk. Brandstatter catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandstatter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sideman lands a head shot.#T2#
Sideman misses with a head kick.
Sideman throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
Sideman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandstatter is fending him off so far but Sideman persists. Nope, Brandstatter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Sideman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brandstatter throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Brandstatter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandstatter with a nice calf kick.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandstatter!
Brandstatter scores with a hook to the body. Sideman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Sideman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Sideman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sideman scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandstatter misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Sideman checks it.
Sideman wants to clinch.#T4#
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Brandstatter only half commits.
Sideman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Brandstatter circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sideman with a jab.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman is looking to counter the offense by Brandstatter and move into the clinch.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Sideman has a takedown stuffed.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Sideman in the body.
Sideman misses with a body shot
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandstatter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter thumps Sideman with a low kick.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Sideman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandstatter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a body kick that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter scores with a jab.
Brandstatter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brandstatter misses the jab.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandstatter connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sideman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman dives in and grabs Brandstatter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandstatter pushes down on Sideman's head and hops out.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Sideman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandstatter doesn't seem phased though.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Sideman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman shoots in and drives through. Brandstatter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denny Sideman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandstatter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sideman slips a jab from Brandstatter.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandstatter as he jumps to the side.
Sideman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Sideman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Sideman throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandstatter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sideman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandstatter's waist but Brandstatter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sideman off to one side.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
Brandstatter scores with a leg kick.
Brandstatter with a hook.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sideman looks to throw a body kick
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Sideman as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Brandstatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
Sideman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter digs a good hook to Sideman's body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandstatter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
A relieved looking Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sideman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Merel clobbers Sideman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Merel scores with a shot to the body.
Merel defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merel catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Merel lands with an overhand left.
Merel takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman swinging wildly here.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.#T1##TD2#
Merel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Merel slips nicely into half guard.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sideman is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sideman is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Merel landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sideman is looking to escape.
Merel dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Merel with good strikes from the mount here!
Sideman is desperately trying to improve his position but Merel has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Merel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sideman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Merel has the hooks in. Sideman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Merel scores with punches from the back.
Sideman is covering up but some of the strikes from Merel are getting through and doing damage.
Sideman tries to escape but Merel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Merel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Sideman is really stuck here.
Merel doesn't have the hooks in and Sideman manages to turn into his guard.
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sideman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sideman has managed to get both his arms back between Merel's legs - danger averted.
Merel controls Sideman momentarily but Sideman frees himself. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sideman defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Merel tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merel works the jab nicely.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merel connects with a looping right hand.
Merel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Merel.#T1#
Sideman throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Merel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sideman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. #REVR##T2#
Merel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sideman's guard. #REVB#
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Sideman wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Sideman is keeping the position.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Merel wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #T3#
Merel stopping the sweep attempt from Sideman.
Merel wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Sideman wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Sideman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sideman postures up.
Sideman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sideman is working hard here to advance position.
Sideman preventing the sweep.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sideman slips a jab from Merel.
Merel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSideman.
Merel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel with a nice cross.
Merel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a nice looking combination but Sideman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Merel coming out on top.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Merel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sideman sprawls well initially but Merel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sideman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sideman tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel throws a big elbow that misses.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman takes one to the side of the head.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Merel with a jab.
A shot to the body from Merel misses
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Merel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mark Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Merel misses.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sideman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Merel does it's job there.
Sideman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Sideman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sideman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Merel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sideman blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Sideman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel lands with a good body shot.
Merel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merel 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Packer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer wants to clinch but Sideman slips to the side
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Sideman counters with a straight right hand.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer avoids the head kick by Sideman.
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Packer is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer closes the distance but Sideman moves to the side
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses the jab.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sideman avoids the damage to the body.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Sideman shrugs off.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Packer lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sideman swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Packer with a nice calf kick.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer stuns Sideman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Packer throws a head kick that Sideman semi-blocks.
Jab from Packer.
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Packer.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Packer throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
As Packer backs off Sideman throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Sideman drops Packer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Packer looks back up at him and smiles so Sideman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Packer has Sideman up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Sideman blocks the elbow strike.
Sideman can't get the takedown.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Packer catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Sideman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Packer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sideman counters with a single leg into guard. Packer didn't expect that.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sideman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully.
Sideman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packer is keeping the position for now.
Packer looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sideman is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Packer tries to clinch but Sideman moves away #TD2#
and Sideman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packer won't be happy with that.
Sideman taking a breather here.
Packer is not content to let Sideman control the position. #SUB2#
Sideman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sideman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Packer keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Packer tries to buck Sideman off but Sideman is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sideman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Packer manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sideman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Packer to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sideman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Packer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sideman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sideman is not content to let Packer control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman gets 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 cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sideman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer moves to clinch but Sideman breaks away
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sideman.
Packer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Packer wants to clinch.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Packer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Packer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Packer lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Packer throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer scores with a head kick. Sideman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Packer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sideman slips under a jab from Packer.
Packer scores with a nice strike.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Packer
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sideman circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Packer throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Packer jabs at Sideman's body.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer looks to throw a body kick
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman takes one to the chin there.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Packer misses with a low kick. #T4#
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Sideman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sideman is working for a submission of some sort.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sideman trying to pass the guard but Packer defending well.
Sideman wants to take a breather but Packer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Cage throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman slips a jab from Cage.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage unleashes a big counter combination but Sideman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cage defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Cage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Cage coming out on top.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cage misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman jabs at Cage's body.#CL2#
Cage pushes Sideman up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Sideman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Sideman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Sideman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Cage throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman is looking to wear down Cage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Sideman.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
No joy there for Cage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking. #CL#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Cage gets through Sideman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sideman circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Cage scores with a hook.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Sideman throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Sideman misses the jab.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Cage closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Sideman takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage connects with a body shot.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Sideman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sideman circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Sideman back into the cage.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Sideman won't allow it.
Cage tries to break free but Sideman pushes him back against the cage.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sideman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
Cage misses with the head strike.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling him.
Cage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Sideman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Cage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Sideman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sideman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands.
Sideman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Cage.
Good leg kick by Cage.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cage throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sideman swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Cage scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cage defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.#T1#
Cage misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cage throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sideman counters with a left and a right that stings Cage.
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Sideman has Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage staying out of range there.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
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 takes one to the side of the head.
Sideman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman is looking to counter the offense by Cage and move into the clinch.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sideman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Cage misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Sideman tries to clinch up.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cage's head backwards.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage lunges at Sideman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sideman's hand.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cage throws a good cross that connects.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage tries to clinch up.
Sideman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Cage moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sideman's corner calls for a 1-2. Sideman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sideman misses with a body shot
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Sideman with a jab.
Sideman throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cage finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
Cage jabs Sideman right on the nose. Sideman blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Cage.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sideman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Cage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Sideman.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
#CL#
Sideman gets a clinch.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Sideman is looking to counter the offense by Cage and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Cage lands with a straight right. Sideman didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sideman takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cage defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Sideman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyler Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage misses with a lunging right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Cage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sideman clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sideman throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Cage lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Sideman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Cage misses.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage pushes Sideman away with a front kick.
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Sideman darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sideman is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Sideman blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman lands a jab-cross combination.
Cage works over Sideman's head and body with a nice combination.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage throws a right and a left that Sideman avoids nicely.
Cage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range. #CL#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Tyler Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cage feints a jab promting Sideman to slip. Cage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sideman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sideman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Cage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sideman scores with a body shot.
Sideman avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sideman checks a leg kick.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!
A relieved looking Tyler Cage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GC 349 Starker vs Nickels
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sideman. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Chen Lo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A low kick from Chen Lo misses
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sideman defending well as Chen Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chen Lo misses with an uppercut
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chen Lo misses with a right hand
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo wants to slow Sideman down by chopping away at his legs.
Sideman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chen Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chen Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman fails with the takedown
and Chen Lo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot that snaps Sideman's head back.
Chen Lo misses the body punch
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
It looked like Chen Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Sideman.
A shot to the body from Chen Lo misses
and Sideman counters with a left to the body.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen Lo lands with a nice body punch.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen Lo misses its target.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Chen Lo keeps it at a distance.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Sideman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Sideman saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chen Lo, pushing him back against the cage.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Sideman pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sideman on the inside. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chen Lo fails to land.
Chen Lo has Sideman pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sideman.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen Lo controls his hands.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Chen Lo.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Chen Lo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Chen Lo fails to land. #T4#
Chen Lo presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chen Lo.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chen Lo or not. #BC#
Chen Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Sideman slips a jab from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chen Lo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chen Lo tries to counter with a takedown but Sideman is quick to defend against it.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman cracks Chen Lo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Chen Lo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chen Lo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chen Lo catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Chen Lo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Chen Lo throws a big counter combination but Sideman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chen Lo lands with a shot to the body.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman lands with a hook. Chen Lo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sideman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Chen Lo scores with a nice strike.
Timiko Chen Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman misses the jab.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
As Sideman tries to get set, Chen Lo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sideman manages to avoid the attempt.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Chen Lo keeps it at a distance.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen Lo 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 Sideman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sideman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Sideman has Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Chen Lo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo working aggressively here.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
Chen Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Chen Lo back against the cage.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sideman tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen Lo.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chen Lo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chen Lo as Sideman tries to tie him up.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Chen Lo. #T4#
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Chen Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen Lo as he connects with a hook.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Chen Lo moves into the clinch.
Chen Lo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chen Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timiko Chen Lo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timiko Chen Lo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chen Lo slips under a jab from Sideman.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo misses the body punch
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Sideman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sideman.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chen Lo is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Chen Lo fails to land.
Chen Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman avoiding damage.
#T1#
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chen Lo backwards.
Sideman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Chen Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Chen Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Chen Lo manages to break the clinch.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen Lo is looking to wear down Sideman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Sideman misses.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chen Lo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Sideman pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Chen Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen Lo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Chen Lo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chen Lo under the eye.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chen Lo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Sideman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sideman down.
Sideman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chen Lo's hands.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Chen Lo misses with a body punch.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chen Lo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo thuds a left hand into Sideman's body.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen Lo needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Chen Lo tries to land a leg kick but Sideman saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Sideman cracks Chen Lo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen Lo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sideman.
Chen Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Sideman.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.
Sideman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chen Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chen Lo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
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.
In defeat, Timiko Chen Lo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'. |
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Event:
GC 345 Phoenix vs Hand
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Chen Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman works the jab nicely.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman's corner calls for a 1-2. Sideman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Sideman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chen Lo doesn't seem phased though.
Sideman works the jab nicely.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen Lo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman cracks Chen Lo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Sideman takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws the left hand but Chen Lo avoids the punch easily.
Chen Lo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a front kick aimed at Sideman's knee but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman scores with a body shot.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
Chen Lo lands a front kick.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Chen Lo and presses him up against the cage.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman wants to stall.
Chen Lo misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Chen Lo blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen Lo.
Sideman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Chen Lo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sideman takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sideman pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chen Lo.
Sideman gets through Chen Lo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen Lo stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen Lo.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Chen Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Chen Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chen Lo is struggling to control the position.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sideman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen Lo misses with some punches.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chen Lo.
Sideman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen Lo blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Chen Lo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sideman pushes Chen Lo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Sideman. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chen Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Chen Lo controls the action.
Chen Lo tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Chen Lo back against the cage.
Chen Lo throws a head punch that misses.
Chen Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo pushes Sideman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Sideman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sideman working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chen Lo cracks Sideman with an open hand slap.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Chen Lo blocks a jab.
Chen Lo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Chen Lo saw that one coming.
Sideman misses with a body shot
enabling Chen Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Chen Lo throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen Lo misses its target.
Sideman misses with a few strikes there.
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Sideman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Chen Lo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sideman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Chen Lo.
#BC#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chen Lo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sideman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sideman connects with a jab.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sideman's head backwards.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick as Sideman jumps back.
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Sideman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo looks to land a combination. Sideman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Chen Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen Lo as he avoids it easily.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Sideman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sideman down.
Sideman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chen Lo scores with a body shot.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo is having none of it.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Chen Lo lands a really nice looking cross but Sideman seems unphased.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman tries to clinch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Chen Lo misses with a jab to the body
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman thuds a left hand into Chen Lo's body.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.#T4#
Sideman misses with a hook. Chen Lo ducked under it nicely.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sideman misses with the combination.
Chen Lo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chen Lo lands with a cross. #CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
Chen Lo wants to break free but Sideman has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sideman.
Sideman working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo thuds a left hand into Sideman's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen Lo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chen Lo looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Sideman throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Sideman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.#T1#
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen Lo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chen Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Chen Lo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Sideman misses
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Chen Lo does it's job there.#ROC#
Sideman is rocked!
Chen Lo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen Lo finish him?
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chen Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman seems to have recovered his senses.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chen Lo connects with a crisp jab.
Chen Lo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.#T2#
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen Lo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen Lo drops Sideman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sideman! Chen Lo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GC 342 Cold vs Dambullah
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Burduada No Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Burduada No Cranio moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Burduada No Cranio has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Burduada No Cranio - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Burduada No Cranio fails to land.
Burduada No Cranio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burduada No Cranio misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sideman up against the cage.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Burduada No Cranio.
Sideman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Burduada No Cranio scores with a shot to the side of Sideman's head.
A shot in the inside from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio blocking some punches.
Sideman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burduada No Cranio wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Burduada No Cranio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sideman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burduada No Cranio backwards.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burduada No Cranio backwards.
Sideman lands an uppercut.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Sideman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Burduada No Cranio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Burduada No Cranio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Burduada No Cranio.
Sideman blocks an elbow strike from Burduada No Cranio.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Burduada No Cranio controls the action.
Sideman leaning against his opponent.
Burduada No Cranio prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman is looking to break free of the clinch but Burduada No Cranio has double underhooks.
Burduada No Cranio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Burduada No Cranio breaks the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burduada No Cranio's elbow.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a knee to the head.
Burduada No Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
#T3#
Burduada No Cranio prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Burduada No Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burduada No Cranio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sideman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burduada No Cranio taking a breather.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Burduada No Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman cracks Burduada No Cranio with a nice body shot.
Burduada No Cranio blocking some punches.
Burduada No Cranio working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Burduada No Cranio.
A bit of stalling here from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land knees in the clinch but Sideman avoids the damage to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to maintain a safe position but Sideman gets an underhook and turns Burduada No Cranio into the cage.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burduada No Cranio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Burduada No Cranio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Burduada No Cranio.
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Burduada No Cranio.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Burduada No Cranio avoids the body shot from Sideman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Burduada No Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab. #CL2#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Sideman avoiding damage as Burduada No Cranio throws knees to the body.
Sideman is working Burduada No Cranio over against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sideman blocks it with crossed arms.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to maintain a safe position but Sideman gets an underhook and turns Burduada No Cranio into the cage.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burduada No Cranio backwards.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burduada No Cranio lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sideman clinches.
Burduada No Cranio leaning against his opponent.
Sideman lands a hook that snaps the head of Burduada No Cranio backwards. #BC#
Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a few strikes there.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burduada No Cranio.
Sideman scores with the left hand. Burduada No Cranio knows he should have avoided that one.
Burduada No Cranio misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Sideman counters with a crisp one two that drops Burduada No Cranio! Sideman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Burduada No Cranio to his feet! Burduada No Cranio is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Burduada No Cranio is rocked!
Ricardo Burduada No Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Burduada No Cranio out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
*GC 339 Smith Jr vs Alvarez
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Mitchell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mitchell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mitchell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mitchell cracks Sideman with a big right hand but Sideman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mitchell cracks Sideman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Mitchell crashes against the mat.
Sideman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The strikes coming from Mitchell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Mitchell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mitchell is chipping away with strikes.
Sideman is trying to improve his position.
Mitchell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sideman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sideman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
Sideman wants to get back to his feet.
Sideman is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now. #T2#
Sideman is working hard here to advance position.
Mitchell wants to control but Sideman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
Mitchell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sideman is trying to control. Mitchell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sideman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Sideman is looking for a kimura but Mitchell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sideman to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sideman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sideman is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sideman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell wants to clinch
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Mitchell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sideman!
Sideman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.#CL#
Sideman clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell looking to slow down the pace here.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Mitchell wants to take the fight to the mat but Sideman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Nice body punch from Sideman - that landed with a thud.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell misses with a body punch.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sideman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Sideman. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mitchell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Nice shot by Sideman.
Mitchell misses with a looping left.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Mitchell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sideman on his heels. He'll look to pass Sideman's guard now, I'm sure.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Mitchell postures up.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Travis Mitchell has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mitchell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Sideman controlling Mitchell's posture. #SUB#
Sideman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mitchell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mitchell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mitchell!
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell with a jab.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sideman.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell lands with a good body shot.
Mitchell throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman thuds his right hand into Mitchell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Sideman swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Sideman with a series of wild strikes but Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman lunges at Mitchell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mitchell's hand.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.#CL#
Sideman takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Mitchell working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sideman.
#T1#
Mitchell can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
Mitchell lands with a light punch inside.
Sideman lands an uppercut.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman is trying to maintain a safe position but Mitchell gets an underhook and turns Sideman into the cage.
Mitchell pushes Sideman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sideman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mitchell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sideman to the mat. Sideman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Sideman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Mitchell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sideman has momentary wrist control but Mitchell slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Sideman is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sideman seems keen to control Mitchell's posture.
Mitchell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Sideman wants to control but Mitchell passes easily into half guard.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Sideman is looking to control Mitchell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sideman avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman is looking for a sweep. Mitchell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Sideman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Mitchell drops an elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sideman is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sideman has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sideman looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Mitchell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Mitchell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sideman!
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount and Sideman is in trouble!
Mitchell landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell tries to control but Sideman wriggling away.
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount and Sideman is in trouble!
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Sideman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mitchell with good strikes from the mount here!
Mitchell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Sideman is rocked!
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
During a confident post fight interview, Travis Mitchell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Yaj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yaj enables Sideman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yaj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Yaj has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sideman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman tries to clinch but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sideman just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sideman clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sideman.
Sideman tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sideman.
Yaj lands with a light punch inside.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
A short uppercut from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sideman takes a shot to the head.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
Sideman tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sideman.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Yaj. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Yaj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Yaj throws a counter high kick but Sideman was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.
Sideman avoids the head kick by Yaj.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaj doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yaj counters with a good low kick that Sideman was not able to check.
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and Yaj counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sideman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Yaj circles away.
Yaj throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Yaj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yaj.
#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman is looking to break free of the clinch but Yaj has double underhooks.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
A short right from Sideman.
Sideman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Yaj presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj digs a right hand underneath Sideman's ribcage. Sideman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yaj tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Yaj has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman effectively controlling the action here.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Sideman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sideman is keeping busy.
A short left from Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj is trying to stall.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yaj lands with a cross.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaj throws a head kick that Sideman semi-blocks.
Sideman checks the leg kick.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman blocks a low kick nicely.
Sideman swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sideman there.
Sideman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yaj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Yaj throws a lazy body kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Sideman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
A hook to the body from Yaj.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman tries to clinch but Yaj moves out of range.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yaj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman misses the jab.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Yaj lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaj misses with a low kick. #T2#
Yaj throws a chopping leg kick but Sideman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sideman.
Yaj keeps the fight on the outside.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Yaj counters with a left to the body.
Yaj staying out of range there.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Yaj. #T3#
Yaj moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Yaj scores with a head kick. Sideman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Sideman moves out of range easily.
Yaj throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Yaj. No joy for Sideman on that attempt.
Sideman cracks Yaj with a good jab.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj sizes up Sideman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Yaj cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Sideman punishes Yaj's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Yaj counters with a nice body kick.
Sideman is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Yaj.
Pat Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Yaj.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Yaj is looking to wear down Sideman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Yaj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Yaj keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and pushes Yaj back into the cage.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Sideman stalling against the cage.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Yaj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Yaj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Yaj lands a big head kick that sends Sideman tumbling to the mat! Yaj takes a step backwards and waves Sideman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Sideman is rocked!
Yaj weaves into range and cracks Sideman right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sideman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Yaj is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Yaj!
Pat Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs. Marceau
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mma moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mma throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Mma only half commits.
Sideman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
Mma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Mma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sideman lands a jab.
Sideman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range. #CL#
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Sideman has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sideman lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Mma breaks the clinch.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mma is just out of range.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mma.
Sideman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mma scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sideman moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Mma staying out of range there.
Sideman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman cracks Mma with an open hand slap.#T2#
Mma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mma thows a leg kick but Sideman checks it
and Mma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman swings for the body but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman tries to clinch but Mma is having none of it.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mma.
Sideman works over Mma's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sideman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Mma throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Mma throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Mma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Mma's defenses.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mma as he connects with a hook.
Mma throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sideman. That snapped Mma's head back.
#CL#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Sideman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mmas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Sideman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sideman showed some decent athleticism there.
Sideman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mma keeps working.
Sideman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mma is trying to stand but he's just given Sideman his back.#SUB#
Mma fending off the submission attempt from Sideman.
Mma trying to get back to his feet but Sideman is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman tries to get the hooks in deep but Mma pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mma throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mma can do to turn this around?
Sideman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
Good shot there by Mma.
Mma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mma throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman misses with a body shot
letting Mma counter with a right hand.
Mma connects with the punch.
Mma lands an overhand right.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman connects with a jab.
Mma throws a front kick that sends Sideman stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sideman misses with a body punch
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Sideman clinches up with Mma and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mma has had enough of the clinch but Sideman keeps him there for the moment.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma.
Sideman keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Mma tries to break free but Sideman pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land. #BC2#
Mma manages to break the clinch.
Mma throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mma misses with a double jab
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Sideman checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mma thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sideman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Sideman.#TD#
Sideman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mma on his heels. He'll look to pass Mma's guard now, I'm sure.
Mma is looking to stand back up but Sideman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Mma is looking to escape.#ES2#
Mma manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sideman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sideman pushes Mma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sideman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Mma breaks the clinch.
Sideman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Sideman there.
Sideman works Mma's body with a nice hook.
Sideman throws out a powerful jab.
Mma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman misses with a hook. Mma ducked under it nicely.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
It seemed like Mma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma walks into a left hand.
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.#CL#
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mma or not. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Mma.
#T4#
A cross from Sideman lands.
Mma throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
Mma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Mma circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Mma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma misses with a leg kick.
Mma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.#CL#
Mma gets tackled into the cage by Sideman. Sideman maintains the clinch.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma works on Sideman's body with a couple of short punches.
Sideman keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sideman throws a hook but Mma avoids it easily.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman wants to clinch.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Mma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Mma thinks about the counter body kick.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Mma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma slips under a jab.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman connects with a looping right hand.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman closes the distance but Mma moves to the side
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Mma with an uppercut!
Mma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman works Mma's body with a nice hook.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman connects with a jab.
Sideman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma misses with a body kick. #T2#
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Mma connects with a right hand. Sideman shakes it off.
Sideman scores with a punch to the head.
Mma needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
Mma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mma 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 Sideman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sideman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mma tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sideman slips a jab from Mma.
Sideman digs a good hook to Mma's body.
#CL#
Sideman rushes Mma and presses him up against the cage.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Sideman.
#BC2#
Mma breaks the clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Mma swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Sideman counters by clinching up.
Denny Sideman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman. #BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Mma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mma misses.
Sideman staying out of range there.#CL#
Sideman darts in and clinches Mma up against the cage.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.#T4#
Mma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma.
Mma is looking to break free of the clinch but Sideman has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mma.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman is struggling to control the position.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling him.
Jeff Mma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sideman blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sideman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
EMP Ispa vs Magufuli I V
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Sideman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Sideman tests Vieira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sideman's hands.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira slips under a jab from Sideman.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Sideman lunges at Vieira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vieira's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Vieira has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Sideman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sideman throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range. #T1##TD#
Sideman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vieira is trying to control but can't.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Sideman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Sideman is controlling well.
#T2#
Vieira trying to control here.
Sideman trying to control the pace.
Sideman trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Sideman is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira wants to get back to full guard but Sideman has passed into side control.#T3#
Sideman wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman tries to advance to mount but Vieira denies him.
Sideman wants to stand but Vieira has his arm trapped.
Vieira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sideman wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Sideman looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sideman passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sideman seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Vieira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira trying to hold on to Sideman's head to control him but Sideman postures up.
Vieira is pressing down on Sideman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated 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.
#R2#
Sideman misses with a combination
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira shoots in but Sideman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sideman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Vieira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sideman tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sideman is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sideman is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Vieira prevents Sideman from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Vieira seems content to control.
Sideman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sideman won't allow Vieira to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sideman manages to get to full guard.
Sideman trying to control the position.
Vieira stays in close to Sideman's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sideman trying to keep a closed guard but Vieira is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Sideman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vieira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Nice cross by Sideman.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vieira.#TD2#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Sideman's guard.
Sideman can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sideman is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Sideman is not content to let Vieira control the position.#T4#
Sideman tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.
Sideman wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sideman tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vieira 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Sideman counters with a nice body shot.
Sideman lands with a cross. #TD2#
Sideman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sideman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sideman controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sideman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sideman trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sideman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Vieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sideman!
Vieira taking a break here but Sideman is having none of it and regains half guard.
Eduardo Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
Sideman is looking to get back to full guard here but Vieira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sideman is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Sideman struggling a bit here.
Vieira working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vieira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Vieira swings around for an armbar but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vieira's guard.#T4#
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vieira looking for subs off his back but Sideman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vieira is trying to control but Sideman manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sideman fails to move to back control.
Sideman moves to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eduardo Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Vieira!
A relieved looking Eduardo Vieira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EMP Kansalainen vs Madog
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Mma is looking to counter punch.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Mma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Mma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mma slips a jab from Sideman.
Mma keeps the fight on the outside.
Mma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Mma.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Mma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mma looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mma.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma misses with an uppercut.
Sideman slips a straight right by Mma.
Sideman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman connects with the punch.#T1#
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Mma moved out of range.
Mma loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Mma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mma cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Mma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman tries to work over Mma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Mma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Mma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mma swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.#T2#
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mma momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mma misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sideman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mma avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Mma takes one to the chin there.
Mma misses with a looping right.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman is looking for the big counter here.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mma is just out of range.
And Mma counters with a quick kick to the body but Sideman blocks it.
Mma defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Mma's head but Mma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mma moves away.#T3#
Mma staying out of range there.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Mma throws a right hand that Sideman ducks under and follows up with a left that Sideman also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman misses with a body shot
and Mma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mma doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mma at a distance.
Sideman wants to clinch.
Sideman wants to clinch.
Mma keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Sideman moves away from the strike by Mma.
Mma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mma slips a jab from Sideman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mma missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Mma misses.
Sideman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch successfully.
Mma takes a shot to the head.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Mma blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sideman pushes Mma up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mma throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mma counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sideman tries to clinch up
and Mma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mma.
Mma missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Mma's defenses.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman checks a low kick from Mma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman avoids a kick to the body.
Mma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Sideman defending well as Mma loads up on a big left hand.
Jeff Mma is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman scores with a sloppy right hand. Mma should have avoided that one.
Sideman stuns Mma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Mma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Sideman does no damage.
Mma throws a series of punches but Sideman avoids them all with ease.
Mma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mma doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sideman.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sideman prevents Mma from breaking the clinch.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman gets through Mma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mma throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
A combination from Sideman does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mma.
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sideman slips under a jab from Mma.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Mma slips under a jab from Sideman.
A low kick from Mma is predictable there
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.#T3#
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and Mma counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Mma's ribs.
Mma avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Mma and presses him up against the cage.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman works the jab nicely.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mma walks into a jab.
Mma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Mma's ribs.#T4#
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Mma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mma keeps Sideman at a distance using the push kick.
Mma throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Mma tries to break free but Sideman pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Mma controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Sideman.
Still in the clinch, Sideman scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Mma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mma there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma delivers a nice body kick.
Mma throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Sideman has Mma up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman tries to stall but Mma uses the opportunity to gain a better 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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sideman wants to clinch up but Mma keeps it at a distance.
Mma tries a head kick but it misses.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mma avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Mma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sideman's head.
Mma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mma on the side of the head.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.#CL2#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Mma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Mma misses with a looping right.
Sideman takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Sideman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mma misses with a hook.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Mma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mma misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Mma counters with a quick kick to the body but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Mma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman swings for the body but Mma moves out of range.
Mma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Sideman tries to clinch up.
As Sideman backs away, Mma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sideman slips a jab from Mma.#T2#
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Mma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mma.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
It looked like Mma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mma throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mma with a body shot.
Mma lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sideman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sideman!
Sideman tries to clinch but Mma is having none of it.
Sideman doesn't manage to clinch there - Mma circles away.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Mma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mma throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mma misses. #T3#
Mma staying out of range there.
Mma misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Sideman clinches.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sideman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Mma's shoulder, as Mma tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Mma is looking to counter punch.
Mma misses with a low kick.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Mma circles away.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.#T4#
Mma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mma lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sideman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
Sideman lands a head shot.#CL2#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Mma against the cage.
#BC#
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Mma lands with a cross.
Mma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mma counters with a left to the body.
Jeff Mma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mma throws a sloppy body shot
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sideman 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Marceau
Date: Sep 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Divac misses with an uppercut
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Divac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divac misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
Divac tries to move into range but Sideman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Divac throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Divac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Divac is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman tests Divac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Divac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman with a hook.
Divac takes one to the chin there.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Divac uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divac at a distance.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Divac.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Sideman misses with a body punch
and Divac counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
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!
Divac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Divac.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sideman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Divac had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sideman punishes Divac's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Divac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divac on the side of the head.#T3##CL2#
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Divac, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
Divac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Divac blocks an uppercut.
Divac misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Divac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Sideman moves forwards but Divac connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divac misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Sideman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sideman.
Divac misses with a left hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a left to the body.
Sideman scores with a nice strike.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divac misses with a hook
and Divac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Divac is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Divac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Divac on the side of the head.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divac under the eye.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Divac tries to clinch up.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Divac momentarily.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Divac's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Divac's ribs.
Nice body punch from Sideman. #T1#
Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Divac walks into a straight right hand from Sideman.
Divac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Divac keeps the fight on the outside.
Divac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Divac misses with a straight right.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Divac saw that one coming.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Divacs head.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Divac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Sideman has Divac up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Divac.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Divac avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage. #BC#
Divac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman clobbers Divac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sideman misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely.
Divac moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Divac counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Divac can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
#T3#
Divac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Divac lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Divac has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
A head punch on the inside from Divac fails to land.
Divac throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Divac is looking to counter punch.
Sideman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sideman scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Divac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman misses with a hook
enabling Divac to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Sideman.
Nice cross by Sideman.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Divac throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sideman to the mat! #ROC#
Sideman is rocked!
Sideman tries to get to full guard but Divac has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sideman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Divac pulls his head out easily.
Sideman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sideman trying to control but Divac postures up.
Sideman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sideman.#SUB2#
Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sideman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Sideman's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sideman is pulling down on Divac's head to control his posture.
Sideman is trying to control the position but Divac postures up. #SUB2#
Sideman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Divac defends well.
Divac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sideman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sideman seems keen to control Divac's posture.
Divac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sideman on the ground.
Divac wants to stand but Sideman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Divac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Divac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Divac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sideman looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Divac wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Divac throws a sloppy strike and Sideman has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Divac is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sideman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denny Sideman!
A less than humble Denny Sideman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Roman Divac was interviewed post fight and said 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen 2
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Sideman digs a good body shot into Asham's ribs.
Asham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Sideman misses the body punch
and Asham counters with a two punch combo.
Asham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman doesn't manage to clinch there - Asham circles away.
Asham swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asham throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman digs a good hook to Asham's body.
A punch combination from Sideman misses.
Asham lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Sideman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham misses with a left hand
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sideman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asham moves out of range of the strikes.
Asham swings widly with a right hand
and Asham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asham lands a head shot.
Asham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Asham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Asham throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asham.
Asham throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asham.#CL2#
Sideman has Asham up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Sideman is trying to stall.
Asham looking to throw knees to the head but Sideman is blocking nicely.
Asham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Sideman has had enough of the clinch but Asham keeps him there for the moment.
Asham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman misses with some punches.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sideman.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Asham.
#CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Asham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sideman or not.
Sideman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Asham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Asham as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham. #T3#
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
Asham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sideman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
Asham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Asham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Asham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sideman blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman. #BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asham misses with a straight right.
Asham scores with a kick to the body.
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 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asham.
Asham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Asham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asham tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Asham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sideman under the eye.
Sideman checks a leg kick nicely.
Sideman throws a jab when Asham was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Asham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Asham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Asham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asham throws out the jab.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sideman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sideman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Sideman.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Asham defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman digs a good hook to Asham's body.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Asham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asham misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Asham.
Asham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asham counters with a left to the body.
Arron Asham is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asham.
Sideman throws a body punch but Asham moves out of range.
Asham throws a sloppy head kick and Sideman moves out of range easily.
Asham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asham ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Asham slips the punch.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Asham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sideman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman scores with the left hand. Asham knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Asham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman walks into a left hand.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Asham.
Asham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Asham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asham. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman lands a body shot.
Asham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sideman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sideman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Asham cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asham.
Sideman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Asham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sideman's head backwards.
Sideman lands a slapping body shot.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asham is just out of range.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Asham is out of range.
Asham misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Asham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asham looks to throw a body kick
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Asham.
Asham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Asham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideman lands with a shot to the body.
Asham works the jab nicely.
Asham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sideman lands with a shot to the body.
Asham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sideman has time to react.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sideman throws a body punch but Asham moves out of range.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Asham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sideman checks a low kick from Asham.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asham doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideman circles away.
Nice shot by Sideman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sideman misses with a right hand
letting Asham counter with a right hand.
Asham throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asham with a body shot.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Asham.
Asham lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sideman's calf.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
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 body shot.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Asham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asham slips under a jab.
Asham half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sideman can do to turn this around?
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asham misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends Asham's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Sideman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asham circles away quickly and effectively.
Asham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asham wants to clinch up but Sideman keeps it at a distance.
Asham throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Sideman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asham lands with a kick to the temple. Sideman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Sideman is rocked!#CL#
Asham closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman is still on wobbly legs! Can Asham finish him?
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman seems to have recovered his senses.
Asham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
A short right from Asham on the inside.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow. #T3#
Asham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman avoiding damage as Asham throws knees to the body.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Asham.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Asham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Sideman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham cracks Sideman with a nice body shot.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Asham.
Arron Asham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asham misses with some punches.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Asham tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Asham.
Sideman leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Asham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arron Asham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arron Asham!
Our winner, Arron Asham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Marciano
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Asham.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sideman wants to stall.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman digs a right hand underneath Asham's ribcage. Asham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asham lands a nice uppercut.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham misses with a body punch.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
A short right from Sideman on the inside.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Sideman misses with some punches.
#T1#
Asham blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sideman tries to stall but Asham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asham misses with a punch on the inside.
Asham connects with a knee to the head.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asham tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Sideman wants to get back to striking at distance but Asham won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Asham.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Asham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Asham scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Asham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Asham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asham slips a straight right by Sideman.#CL#
Asham clinches up with Sideman and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sideman.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asham.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Asham throws an off balance right hand
letting Sideman counter with a right hand. #T3#
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Asham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Asham is out of range.
Sideman is looking to clinch but Asham is avoiding it.
Asham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Asham misses.
Sideman throws a jab when Asham was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Asham. #CL#
Asham rushes Sideman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Asham.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sideman.
A body shot lands from Sideman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Sideman is trying to force a seperation but Asham has the dominant position.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Asham blocks a body shot from Sideman. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
Asham drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asham misses with a kick to the body.
Sideman tries to counter with a clinch but Asham shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Asham.#CL2#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sideman avoids it.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sideman is defending well for now.
Sideman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sideman can turn it around.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Asham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arron Asham is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asham.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asham. Sideman shrugs it off though.
Asham lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
A nice combination there by Asham.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sideman!
Asham throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
Asham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman works Asham's body with a nice hook.
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!#CL#
Asham clinches with his opponent.
Asham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sideman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Asham's shoulder, as Asham tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Asham misses with the body kick
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman lands a slapping body shot.
Asham avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Asham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Asham moved out of range.
Sideman lands with a shot to the body.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Asham saw that one coming.
Asham stuns Sideman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Asham.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asham. Asham obviously looking to wear him down.
Asham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Asham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Asham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sideman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asham scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Asham tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Asham scores with a shot to the body.
Sideman tries to bum rush Asham with a series of wild strikes but Asham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asham connects with a crisp jab.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asham.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asham jabs at Sideman's body.
Asham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asham staying out of range there.
Asham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sideman lands a nice hook to Asham's body. Asham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asham blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asham.
#T3#
Asham cracks Sideman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asham is just out of range.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asham is just out of range.
Asham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sideman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sideman misses the body punch
and Asham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Asham doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideman circles away.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asham looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Asham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sideman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman wants to counter the offense by Asham and move into the clinch position.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asham finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman swings for the body but Asham moves out of range.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman lands a slapping body shot.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asham.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Asham's shoulder, as Asham tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Asham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asham.
Asham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Asham against the cage.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Asham tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Asham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sideman.
Asham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
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!
#R3#
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Asham saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Asham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asham.
Asham misses with a body kick.
Sideman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws a right and a left that Asham avoids nicely.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asham moves out of range of the strikes.
Asham ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.#CL2#
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Sideman is leaning against Asham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asham.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Sideman tries a body shot but Asham blocks it.
Sideman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asham lands a right hand.
Asham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sideman.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Asham.
Asham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asham digs a right hand underneath Sideman's ribcage. Sideman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Asham.
Asham working Sideman over with knees to the body.
Arron Asham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Asham.
Asham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sideman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sideman tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Sideman's ribcage.
Asham lands a left hand.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sideman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Asham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Asham back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sideman or not.
A right hand to the body from Asham.
Asham with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Sideman managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Asham misses with the head strike.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sideman.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sideman is defending well for now.#T4#
Asham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asham lands a body punch.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sideman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asham tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham lands a good knee to the midsection. Sideman won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sideman blocks it with crossed arms.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Asham blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Sideman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arron Asham showed his dominance in that final round.
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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EMPLA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Tama Ginty ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Tama Ginty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman cracks Tama Ginty with a good jab.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty sets himself, and Sideman steps forward looking for the clinch! Tama Ginty avoids it this time.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Tama Ginty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Tama Ginty avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Tama Ginty.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman catches Tama Ginty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tama Ginty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Tama Ginty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Tama Ginty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Donk. Sideman catches Tama Ginty right on the button with a cross.
Sideman connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty lands a right hook to the body.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Tama Ginty circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tama Ginty throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tama Ginty circles away quickly and effectively.
Sideman slips a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty thuds his shin into the meat of Sideman's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty connects with a jab.
Sideman lands the left hand.#T2#
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Sideman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama Ginty moves away.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
A slow jab from Tama Ginty misses its intended target.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick.
Sideman misses with a shot to the body
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tama Ginty.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tama Ginty drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tama Ginty misses the shot to the body.
Tama Ginty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty tries to land a leg kick but Sideman saw it coming and moves away.
Sideman throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tama Ginty.#T3#
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tama Ginty tries to land a body kick
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tama Ginty wants to land a leg kick but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman throws a hook but Tama Ginty avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with an outside leg kick.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Tama Ginty slips the punch.
Tama Ginty throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.#CL2#
Sideman darts in and clinches Tama Ginty up against the cage.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
#BC#
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch.
Sideman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty stuns Sideman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses. #T4#
Tama Ginty misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sideman if he has to take too many more of those.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty walks into a straight right hand from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Tama Ginty catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tama Ginty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Sideman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tama Ginty throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Conrad Tama Ginty will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tama Ginty thinking.
Sideman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sideman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sideman moves to clinch but Tama Ginty breaks away
and Tama Ginty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Sideman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sideman down.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Sideman down by chopping away at his legs.
Sideman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but Sideman avoids it.
Tama Ginty connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.#T1##CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Tama Ginty's head.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Sideman to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty is leaning against Sideman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman has Tama Ginty pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tama Ginty.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tama Ginty lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tama Ginty lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands an uppercut.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tama Ginty cracks Sideman with a nice body shot.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tama Ginty lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Tama Ginty tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman presses Tama Ginty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman is trying to maintain a safe position but Tama Ginty gets an underhook and turns Sideman into the cage.#BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tama Ginty explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tama Ginty.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
Tama Ginty scores with a punch to the head.
Tama Ginty connects with a single shot there.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks. #T4#
Tama Ginty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tama Ginty is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Sideman's legs.
Tama Ginty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Tama Ginty looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Tama Ginty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Tama Ginty scores with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty thumps Sideman with a low kick.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Tama Ginty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sideman.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tama Ginty to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Sideman throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tama Ginty lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tama Ginty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sideman throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty throws a poor cross that misses
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tama Ginty was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Sideman checks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot that sends Sideman's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A big right from Sideman misses.
Tama Ginty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Sideman. Beautiful body shot.
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
Tama Ginty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sideman cracks Tama Ginty with an open hand slap.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conrad Tama Ginty is winning the standup battle so far.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.#T2#
Sideman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tama Ginty gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Tama Ginty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sideman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sideman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sideman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tama Ginty.
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tama Ginty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tama Ginty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sideman's sensitive parts.
Sideman misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tama Ginty, right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tama Ginty finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tama Ginty throws out a powerful jab.
Tama Ginty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Tama Ginty keeps Sideman at a distance using the push kick.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Tama Ginty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sideman's calf.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab from Sideman.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Tama Ginty on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Sideman tries to clinch but Tama Ginty is having none of it.
Sideman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sideman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tama Ginty. Tama Ginty obviously looking to wear him down.
Tama Ginty tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tama Ginty.
Sideman slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Tama Ginty scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tama Ginty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Sideman.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama Ginty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A victorious Conrad Tama Ginty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EMP Graves Vs Gagnon
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Sideman slips under a jab from Rockwell .
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Rockwell slips the punch.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell scores with a push kick.
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Rockwell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sideman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rockwell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sideman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman checks a leg kick.#CL#
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Rockwell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockwell ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell throws a leg kick but Sideman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Rockwell saw that one coming.
Rockwell defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Rockwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell .
Rockwell tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rockwell .
Nice cross by Sideman.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rockwell tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rockwell takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockwell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2##CL#
Rockwell gets tackled into the cage by Sideman. Sideman maintains the clinch.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Sideman taking a breather.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Sideman lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Rockwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sideman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Rockwell .
Sideman presses Rockwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rockwell can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
#BC2#
Rockwell breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Sideman tries to move into range but Rockwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rockwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockwell lands with an overhand left.
Sideman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell .
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockwell .
Sideman tries to clinch but Rockwell moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Rockwell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sideman.
Sideman takes a swing at Rockwell 's ribcage but misses.
Rockwell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
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 the jab.
Rockwell connects with a body shot that sends Sideman's belly button to the back.
Sideman lands the left hand.
Rockwell slips a jab and a cross from Sideman.
#T4#
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell .
Rockwell misses with a looping left.
Rockwell staying out of range there.
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Jab, jab by Rockwell - just one landing.
Rockwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Sideman should have avoided that one.
Rockwell cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Rockwell throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Rockwell lands with an overhand left.
Rockwell slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rockwell slips under a jab.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Rockwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sideman throws a body punch but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell misses with a hook.
Rockwell with a jab.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Rockwell is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Sideman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockwell .
A big right from Rockwell misses.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Rockwell .
Sideman tries to clinch but Rockwell is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Sideman walks into a stiff left hand from Rockwell .
Sideman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rockwell on the side of the head.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell .
Sideman is looking for a counter combo.
Rockwell slips under a jab.#T1#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Rockwell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Rockwell .
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
Rockwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Rockwell looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Rockwell takes one on the button.
Sideman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockwell , right into the meat.
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Rockwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rockwell throws a front kick aimed at Sideman's knee but Sideman avoids it well.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Sideman takes the fight into the clinch.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Sideman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Rockwell avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Sideman slows down the pace here.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rockwell on the side of the head.
Rockwell throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged Rockwell in a clinch.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman lands a body punch.
Rockwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards. #T3#
Come on Rockwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rockwell .
Sideman is working Rockwell over against the cage.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Denny Sideman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Rockwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow. #BC#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell takes one to the chin there.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockwell lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockwell 's head.
Sideman misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Sideman lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sideman. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Sideman.
Rockwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell .
Rockwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Rockwell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rockwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Rockwell misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockwell walks into a stiff left hand from Sideman.
Rockwell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rockwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sideman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Rockwell coming out on top.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockwell . #CL#
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rockwell breaks from the clinch.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rockwell .
Sideman tries to bum rush Rockwell with a series of wild strikes but Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rockwell thuds a left hand into Sideman's body.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Sideman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rockwell .
Rockwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Rockwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman swings for the body but Rockwell moves out of range.
#T1#
Sideman avoids the body shot from Rockwell .
Rockwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sideman lands a head shot.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
#CL#
Sideman forces Rockwell back against the cage and clinches.
Rockwell prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Rockwell lands with a light punch inside.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rockwell trying to stall but Sideman improves his position.
Rockwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Rockwell is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sideman has denied him.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Rockwell .
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sideman tries to work over Rockwell 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman working aggressively here.
#T2#
Sideman presses Rockwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sideman.
Rockwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Sideman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sideman has Rockwell pressed against the cage, preventing Rockwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Rockwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockwell backwards.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Rockwell back against the cage.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Rockwell blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sideman lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rockwell 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rockwell tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Rockwell .
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Rockwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Rockwell manages to break the clinch.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Rockwell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Sideman on the inside.
Rockwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rockwell 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sideman gets through Rockwell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sideman.
Rockwell blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockwell scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rockwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rockwell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rockwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell .
Sideman connects with a right hand. Rockwell shakes it off.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Rockwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rockwell swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sideman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockwell .
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sideman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
A very excited looking Denny Sideman rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EMP Allen vs Orlov
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Macmacson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sideman.
It looked like Macmacson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Macmacson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macmacson throws a nice head kick!
Macmacson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sideman lands a head shot.
We've been hearing reports that Macmacson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sideman lands a nice shot that snaps Macmacson's head back.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Macmacson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macmacson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Macmacson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macmacson slips a jab from Sideman.
Macmacson throws a sloppy head kick and Sideman moves out of range easily.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macmacson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sideman to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Macmacson misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Sideman misses.
Macmacson misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman tries to clinch but Macmacson is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Macmacson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macmacson throws a series of punches but Sideman moves out of range.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macmacson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Macmacson misses its intended target.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman takes a swing at Macmacson's ribcage but misses.
Macmacson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macmacson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macmacson misses with a body shot.
Sideman connects with a body shot that sends Macmacson's belly button to the back.
Macmacson loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman cracks Macmacson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Macmacson falls backwards against the cage. Sideman follows up with more strikes that drop Macmacson to his knees. Sideman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Macmacson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sideman pushes Abel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel lands a nice uppercut.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sideman avoids the head kick by Abel.
#CL#
Abel pushes Sideman up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman presses Abel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Abel misses with a punch on the inside.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abel misses with the head strike.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Abel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Abel working aggressively here.
#BC#
Abel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Abel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Abel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Abel closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Abel avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abel.
Sideman takes a shot to the head.
Abel lands a shoulder strike.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Abel.
Sideman is trying to break the clinch but Abel is controlling him.#T2#
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel staying out of range there.
Abel throws a low kick but Sideman avoids it.
Abel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Sideman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Abel.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sideman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Good body shot from Abel.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abel has Sideman pressed against the cage, preventing Sideman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Abel tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abel is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Abel.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman wants to clinch.
Sideman wants to clinch.
Abel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.#T4##CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and pushes Abel back into the cage.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Abel counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman takes one to the side of the head.
Abel throws a series of punches but Sideman moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
As Sideman backs away, Abel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abel doesn't seem bothered though.
Abel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch combination from Sideman misses.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abel looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Abel wants to slow Sideman down by chopping away at his legs.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Abel takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Abel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Sideman - just one landing.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abel.
Abel throws a front kick aimed at Sideman's knee but Sideman avoids it well. #T1#
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Abel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abel moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Jab by Abel.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Abel counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman lands an overhand right.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Abel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sideman throws a series of punches but Abel moves out of range.
Abel throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel throws a big counter combination but Sideman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel throws a counter high kick but Sideman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Abel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
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!
Abel defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Abel throws a quick counter head kick but Sideman was just out of range.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Abel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sideman just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sideman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abel drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abel tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sideman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sideman lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Abel. Those never looked like landing.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Abel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abel tries to clinch there but Sideman circles away.
Abel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sideman moves out of range as Abel strikes.
Sideman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abel throws a low kick, looking for Sideman's leg but Sideman calmly moves out of range.
Sideman lands a jab to the head.
Abel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sideman misses with a straight right. #T4#
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sideman.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Abel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman lands a nice shot that snaps Abel's head back.
Abel moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Sideman checks a leg kick nicely.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Abel gets tackled into the cage by Sideman. Sideman maintains the clinch.
Abel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abel lands with a left to the head.
Sideman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abel.
Aristides Abel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
Abel lands with a right to the head.
Abel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sideman takes one to the chin there.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Abel moved out of range.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abel looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abel doesn't seem bothered though.
Abel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Abel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Abel counters with a thumping low kick.
Abel misses the jab.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman scores with a hook.#T1#
Abel swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
As Sideman looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but Sideman just gets out of the way.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Abel ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman misses the jab.
Abel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Abel counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman scores with a jab to the head.
Sideman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sideman tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Abel gets tackled into the cage by Sideman. Sideman maintains 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!
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abel blocking some punches.
Abel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman is trying to maintain a safe position but Abel gets an underhook and turns Sideman into the cage.
Abel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Abel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Abel blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Good body shot from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideman misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Abel as he connects with a hook.
Sideman blocks a jab.#T4#
Abel throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Sideman connects with a looping right hand.
Abel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abel throws a quick counter head kick but Sideman was just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Abel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abel.
Abel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sideman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman 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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Event:
EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Sideman clinches.
Smith pushes Sideman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sideman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith punishes Sideman's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman slips a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sideman misses.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sideman. Sideman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Smith.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Smith digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman stalling in the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands a right hand. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.#T2#
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Sideman.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sideman, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Sideman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith tries to work over Sideman's front leg with a kick but Sideman checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith staying out of range there.#T3#
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Sideman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sideman throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sideman throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sideman tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sideman blocks a leg kick.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith slips under a jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Sideman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Smith misses.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated 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.
#R2#
Sideman jabs at Smith's body.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sideman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a body kick.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sideman's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Sideman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Sideman misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Smith. #T2#
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sideman lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a left hand.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Sideman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sideman is out of range.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith thuds his right hand into Sideman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Sideman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Smith misses.
Sideman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith is looking to chop away at Sideman's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Sideman throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Sideman swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Smith.
Sideman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
#T1#
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sideman into the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a body punch.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Sideman controls the action.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sideman counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses the jab.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Sideman misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Sideman tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith keeps Sideman at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Sideman misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sideman.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Sideman.
Smith misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith works on Sideman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith works on Sideman's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith cracks Sideman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Smith made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Crunch! Raske slams his shin into Sideman's torso.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raske throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sideman. That did some damage!
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Raske avoids the body shot from Sideman.
A jab lands there for Raske.#T1#
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Raske finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sideman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raske's hands.
Raske cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raske.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raske.
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 the shot to the body.
Raske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raske digs a good body shot into Sideman's ribs.
Raske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sideman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Sideman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raske tries to score with a low kick but Sideman moves his leg out of the way.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raske pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sideman back to the cage. Raske follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Raske's shoulder, as Raske tries to avoid the shot.
Raske throws out a counter right but Sideman avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Raske swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sideman checks it well.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Raske swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sideman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Raske sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raske tries to land a body kick
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Raske throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raske fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sideman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raske lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raske, pushing him back against the cage.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman tries to circle away but Raske has him pinned against the cage.
Raske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raske tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman scores with a shoulder strike.
Raske tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
No joy there for Sideman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Raske does it's job there.#CL#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raske's elbow.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Raske fails to land.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Raske tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Raske misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Raske misses with a body kick.
Raske misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Sideman.
Raske smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Raske ducks down to avoid it.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
Sideman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
Raske misses with some punches.
Raske has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sideman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raske can turn it around.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raske throws the kick towards the body but Sideman avoids it.
Raske lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman moves out of range of the body kick from Raske.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Raske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sideman is out of range and Raske settles back down. #T1#
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raske.
Raske finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sideman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice straight punches there by Raske. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raske.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Raske's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Raske lands a nice looking body shot.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Raske fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raskes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Raske.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Raske.
Raske throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Raske tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman checks the leg kick.#T2#
Raske throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raske moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Nice shot by Raske.
Some bone on bone action there as Sideman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raske slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raske misses with a series of wild punches.
Raske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raske swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Raske tries to work over Sideman's front leg with a kick but Sideman checks it.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Raske keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Raske misses with a looping left.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Raske counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Sideman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Raske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raske pushes Sideman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Sideman to work.
Sideman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Raske.
Raske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Raske throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Raske working aggressively here.
Raske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raske. That's going to slow Sideman down. #T4#
Raske defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Sideman backing away here, and Raske unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sideman doesn't seem phased though.
Raske tries to work over Sideman's front leg with a kick but Sideman checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sideman misses the target.
Raske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with a nice uppercut.
Raske lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sideman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Raske looks to throw a body kick
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raske manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Good leg kick by Raske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske throws a leg kick but Sideman moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Raske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Raske swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks Sideman off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Raske.
Sideman defending well as Raske loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Raske.
Sideman checks a low kick from Raske.
Raske scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raske.
Raske is looking to slow Sideman down with leg kicks.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raske. Raske obviously looking to wear him down.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raske.
Raske thows a body kick. Sideman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raske throws a sloppy head kick and Sideman moves out of range easily.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Raske's head but Raske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A big right from Sideman misses.
Raske takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Raske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raske is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Raske tried to score with a low kick but Sideman checks it.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Raske.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sideman tries to clinch there but Raske circles away.
Raske doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Raske.
Sideman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Donk. Raske catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Raske takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman checks a leg kick.
Good work by Sideman as he checks the leg kick.
Raske looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Sideman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Raske scores with a leg kick.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Raske scores with a sloppy right hand. Sideman should have avoided that one.
That kick from Raske tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Raske counters with an outside leg kick.
Raske connects with a body shot.#T3#
Sideman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raske lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Sideman lands a nice hook to Raske's body. Raske takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Raske moves away and avoids it.
Raske takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raske throws a leg kick which misses Sideman's front leg but catches the back leg as Sideman tries to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Sideman has Raske up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Good body shot from Raske.
#T4#
Raske blocking some punches.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raske tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Raske back against the cage.
Raske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Raske throws a head punch that misses.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
Raske pushes Sideman away with a front kick.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Raske counters with a thumping low kick.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raske jabs Sideman right on the nose. Sideman blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Raske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raske 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Raske!
After winning the bout, Thomas Raske thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Mumu vs Thomas 3
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Jericho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sideman lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jericho lands a head shot.
Jericho is looking to clinch but Sideman is avoiding it.
Jericho jabs Sideman right on the nose. Sideman blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Jericho tries to keep at a distance but Sideman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jericho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow.
Sideman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sideman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sideman's face.
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 lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackson Jericho has been cut.#T1#
Sideman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sideman.
Sideman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Jericho connects with a body shot.#CL#
Jericho darts in and clinches Sideman up against the cage.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jericho taking a breather.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but Sideman blocks with his arms.
Jericho throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jericho backwards. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Jericho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Jericho's shoulder, as Jericho tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman wants to clinch.#CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged Jericho in a clinch.
Jericho looking to stall.
Jericho tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Jericho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sideman lands a left hand.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Jericho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jericho.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Jackson Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Jericho circles away and keeps his distance.
Jericho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho throws out a powerful jab.
Sideman misses with a hook.#CL2#
Jericho tries to keep at a distance but Sideman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sideman lands with a right to the head.
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Jericho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman takes a shot to the head. #T4#
A hook to the body from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jericho obliges.#BC2#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Jericho scores with a nice strike.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Sideman works the jab nicely.
Sideman cracks Jericho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jericho tries to clinch up.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jericho.
Jericho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman slips a jab from Jericho.
Sideman slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Jericho throwing a counter right hand but Sideman manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Jericho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jericho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman connects with a body shot.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Jericho avoids it with no problem.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman slips under a jab from Jericho.
Sideman scores with a jab. Jericho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson Jericho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jericho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho prevents Sideman from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Jericho.
#CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
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!
Jericho misses with a knee to the head.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Jericho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sideman blocks it with crossed arms.
Sideman works on Jericho's body with a couple of short punches.
Jericho trying to control the position but instead, Sideman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jericho into the cage.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jericho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jericho is just out of range.
Jericho swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman jabs at Jericho's body.
Jericho swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Jericho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab. #T2#
Sideman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jericho misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Sideman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sideman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jerichos head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but Sideman blocks with his arms.
Jericho lands a good knee to the midsection. Sideman won't want to take too many of those.
Jericho tries to stall but Sideman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sideman is working Jericho over against the cage.
A short right from Jericho.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jericho.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman pushes Jericho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jericho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jericho misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jericho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sideman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jericho to score with a decent uppercut.
Sideman moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho misses with a hook
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
Jericho throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jericho on the side of the head.
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jericho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho misses with a right hand
and Sideman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Sideman moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged Jericho in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
Sideman connects with a jab.
Sideman jabs at Jericho's body.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Jericho.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
Jericho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jericho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jericho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sideman. Sideman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sideman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho is looking to clinch.
Jericho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Sideman.#T1#
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jericho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jericho throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman tries to counter with a clinch but Jericho shakes him off and moves away.
Sideman lands a slapping body shot.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jericho does it's job there.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Jericho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Nice defenses there by Jericho.
Jericho misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Sideman darts in and clinches Jericho up against the cage.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson Jericho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jericho with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
Sideman tests Jericho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sideman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Jericho rushes Sideman and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jericho connects with a knee to the head.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Sideman misses with some punches.
A short right from Sideman.
Jericho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sideman pushes Jericho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards. #ROC2#
Jericho is rocked!
Sideman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oh Jericho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jericho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sideman blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Sideman cracks Jericho with a nice body shot.
Jericho seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sideman jabs Jericho right on the nose. Jericho blinks but takes it well.
Sideman moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
It seemed like Sideman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up with Jericho and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sideman on the inside. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jericho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sideman 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EMPIRE 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Dol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dol misses with an uppercut. Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman cracks Dol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman slips a straight right by Dol.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Dol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sideman.
Dol has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Dol pushes Sideman up against the cage in a clinch.
Dol scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Sideman.
A head punch on the inside from Dol fails to land.
Sideman tries to work over Dol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dol misses with some punches.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman blocking some punches.
#T1#
Dol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sideman is working Dol over against the cage.
Dol blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Dol.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Dol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Dol throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman. #BC#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sideman gets tackled into the cage by Dol. Dol maintains the clinch.
Dol throws a head punch that misses.
Dol swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Dol swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.#T2#
Sideman throws a body punch but Dol moves out of range.
Dol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman misses the jab.
No joy there for Dol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sideman is looking to clinch but Dol is avoiding it.
#CL#
Sideman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dol, pushing him back against the cage.
Dol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dol misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dol tries to clinch but Sideman is having none of it.
Sideman is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dol wants to clinch
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman slips a straight right by Dol.#T3#
Sideman tries to clinch up.
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Dol.
A shot to the liver by Sideman. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sideman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dol.
A nice side step and Dol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
Dol throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dol.
Dol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dol uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dol lands with a left to the head.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dol misses with some punches.
Dol prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Dol swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dol throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dol.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dol.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Dol counters with a two punch combo.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dol.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dol moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sideman tries to clinch but Dol is having none of it.
Dol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Dol.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Dol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dol scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Sideman with a hook.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Dol's defenses.
Dol misses with an uppercut.
Dol throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Dol misses with a shot to the body
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Sideman drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dol is retaining full guard.
Dol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sideman stands and throws Dol's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Dol struggling a bit here.
Sideman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU#
Sideman stands up.
Dol walks into a stiff left hand from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dol.
Dol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Sideman blocks a leg kick.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dol misses with a head kick.
Sideman tries to counter by clinching up but Dol breaks away and moves out of range.
Dol missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
Dol misses with a low kick.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Dol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dol throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman throws a big counter combination but Dol scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dol tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Dol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dol blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman tries to work over Dol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dol takes a shot to the head.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
Dol lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dol throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman lands a left hand.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dol.
Dol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Dol.
Sideman just leaning against Dol, taking a breather.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Dol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sideman tries to work over Dol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dol swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dol can do to turn this around?
A short left from Sideman.
Dol prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Dol slips a jab from Sideman.
Dol is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Donk. Sideman catches Dol right on the button with a cross.
Sideman tries to clinch but Dol moves out of range.
Dol throws a series of punches but Sideman moves out of range. #CL#
Sideman pushes Dol up against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that second round.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Dol pushes Sideman up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dol tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman avoids the head kick by Dol.
Jab from Dol.
Dol looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman slips a straight right by Dol.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dol misses with a body shot.
Dol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dol looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Sideman misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dol.
Sideman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dol's waist but Dol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sideman off to one side.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Dol shakes it off.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
Dol letting Sideman take a breather here.
A short right from Dol.
Sideman lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denny Sideman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dol misses with some punches.
#BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dol throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dol, right into the meat.
Dol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Dol is rocked!
A big left from Dol misses.
Dol is still on wobbly legs! Can Sideman finish him?
Sideman lands a glancing blow to the side of Dol's head.
Dol throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Dol tenderised Sideman's leg. Sideman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Dol slips the punch.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Sideman misses with a hook
and Dol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sideman's knee momentarily.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman throws a hook but Dol avoids it easily.
Sideman misses with a body punch
letting Dol counter with a right hand.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dol was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Hal Dol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dol seems to have recovered his senses.
Dol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sideman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dol swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Dol scoring well with a low kick there.
Dol throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Dol manages to avoid it.
Sideman connects with a right hand. Dol shakes it off.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Sideman works Dol's body with a nice hook.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sideman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dol misses with a lunging right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Sideman! Dol is backing up but he can't get away as Sideman lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dol and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman 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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Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Gagnon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range. #CL2#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
Gagnon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Gagnon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards. #BC2#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Sideman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gagnon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sideman checks the leg kick.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Gagnon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman drops his hands momentarily and Gagnon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luc Gagnon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gagnon.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gagnon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Gagnon misses the target.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gagnon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Gagnon throws a leg kick that misses.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Sideman cracks Gagnon with a good jab.
Sideman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sideman checks a leg kick.
Gagnon takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gagnons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sideman misses with a hook.
Gagnon looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman tries to clinch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon slips a jab from Sideman.
Sideman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Gagnon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gagnon.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gagnon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sideman.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Gagnon.
Sideman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sideman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gagnon throws a head punch that misses.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon lands a left hand.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Sideman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gagnon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sideman can turn it around.#T3#
Sideman gets through Gagnon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman effectively controlling the action here.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gagnon's elbow.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Gagnon.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sideman smiles and moves away.
Gagnon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gagnon jabs Sideman right on the nose. Sideman blinks but takes it well.
Sideman is looking to clinch. #CL#
Gagnon forces Sideman back against the cage and clinches.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Gagnon pulls Sideman into guard.
Sideman looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gagnon is trying to keep Sideman in close.
Sideman won't allow Gagnon to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luc Gagnon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Gagnon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sideman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sideman tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Gagnon catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gagnon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sideman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gagnon rather than just go for the knockout.
Gagnon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Gagnon.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Gagnon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Gagnon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Gagnon.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and pushes Gagnon back into the cage.
Gagnon scores with a shoulder strike.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Gagnon.
A frustrated look appears on Sideman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Gagnon lands a hook that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Gagnon's head.
A nice left hand lands by Gagnon.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gagnon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnon.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Gagnon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gagnon misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sideman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman connects with a body shot.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Donk. Gagnon catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Sideman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gagnon slips a jab from Sideman.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman closes the distance but Gagnon moves to the side
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon connects with a body shot.
Sideman tries to clinch up.
Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gagnon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gagnon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gagnon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman wants to counter the offense by Gagnon and move into the clinch position.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman moves out of range as Gagnon strikes.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Gagnon moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Sideman tries to clinch up but Gagnon circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Gagnon just misses with a punch to the body.
Gagnon sizes up Sideman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gagnon lands a jab to the head.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gagnon. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gagnon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman moves forwards but Gagnon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gagnon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Gagnon misses.
Some wild striking there from Gagnon.
Gagnon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideman.#T4#
Sideman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Gagnon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Gagnon.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Gagnon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sideman throws a jab when Gagnon was well out of range.
Sideman throws a big shot that misses.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gagnon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gagnon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gagnon lands a lovely overhand right.
Gagnon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Gagnon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gagnon.
Gagnon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gagnon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Gagnon there.
Sideman tries to clinch but Gagnon is having none of it.
Gagnon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gagnon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gagnon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gagnon slips a jab from Sideman.
Gagnon misses with a body shot.
Gagnon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sideman at a distance.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Gagnon and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gagnon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gagnon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gagnon.
A short body shot lands from Gagnon as the two fighters clinch.
Gagnon lands with a short shot to the head.
Gagnon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnon misses with some punches.
Gagnon lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gagnon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gagnon working aggressively here.
Gagnon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sideman takes a shot to the head.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Gagnon lands with a left to the head.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
A left hand lands to the body for Gagnon.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gagnon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Gagnon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gagnon.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gagnon has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Gagnon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Gagnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Gagnon's head.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman tries to work over Gagnon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gagnon rushes Sideman and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gagnon fails to land. #T3#
Sideman is trying to maintain a safe position but Gagnon gets an underhook and turns Sideman into the cage.
Sideman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gagnon.
A short right from Gagnon.
Sideman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gagnon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Gagnon scores with a jab to the body.
Gagnon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gagnon throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Sideman with a hook.
Sideman lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman punishes Gagnon's body with a nice straight punch.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Luc Gagnon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gagnon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sideman can do to turn this around?
Sideman looks to land a combination but Gagnon avoids it well.
A big right from Gagnon misses.
Sideman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Sideman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gagnon to score with a decent uppercut.
Sideman throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sideman, as that shot connected.
Sideman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gagnon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman doesn't manage to clinch there - Gagnon circles away.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denny Sideman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gagnon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Gagnon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gagnon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Gagnon!
An out of breath Luc Gagnon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 75
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Maybetter fails to land the takedown.
Maybetter throws a body punch but Sideman moves out of range.
Maybetter lands a really nice looking cross but Sideman seems unphased.
Maybetter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Maybetter clinches with his opponent.
Sideman scores with a shoulder strike.
Sideman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sideman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maybetter.
Maybetter jumps guard but Sideman stands there with Maybetter around his waist. Maybetter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Maybetter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maybetter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman digs a right hand underneath Maybetter's ribcage. Maybetter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maybetter is trying to pull guard but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Maybetter tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Maybetter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sideman is defending well.#T1#
Sideman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maybetter throws a head punch that misses.
Maybetter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Maybetter is breathing heavily.
Sideman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sideman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maybetter jumps guard but Sideman stands there with Maybetter around his waist. Maybetter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sideman lands with a light punch inside.
Sideman gets through Maybetter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sideman.
Sideman gets through Maybetter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter tries for a takedown but Sideman manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sideman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maybetter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sideman to keep the fight standing.
Sideman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maybetter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sideman can turn it around.
Maybetter misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman presses Maybetter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman pushes Maybetter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman lands a left hand.
Maybetter tries to pull guard but Sideman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maybetter misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maybetter or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Maybetter controls the action.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maybetter working aggressively here.
Sideman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maybetter.#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Maybetter takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Maybetter is rocked!
Maybetter shoots for a double leg takedown but Sideman sprawls well. He's pushed Maybetter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
Sideman lands a big uppercut and Maybetter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maybetter looks OK. Sideman waves Maybetter back to his feet!
Oh Maybetter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maybetter ducks into an uppercut from Sideman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denny Sideman!
After the fight, Denny Sideman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL2#
Sideman gets a clinch.
Maybetter lands a nice uppercut.#T3##TD2#
Sideman successfully pulls guard.
Maybetter looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maybetter postures up.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully. #REF3#
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.
#R2#
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!#TD#
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.#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Maybetter seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB#
Maybetter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maybetter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
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. #T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maybetter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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.#T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maybetter passes into side control.
An elbow from Maybetter crashes against the mat.
#T2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Sideman takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Sideman moves into range and clinches up with Rinky Dink.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Rinky Dink avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Sideman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rinky Dink up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rinky Dink fails to land.
Rinky Dink working aggressively here.
Rinky Dink has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Rinky Dink prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Rinky Dink misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rinky Dink backwards.
Rinky Dink struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Rinky Dink misses with some punches.
Rinky Dink makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rinky Dink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rinky Dink backwards. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sideman clinches up with Rinky Dink and pushes him back against the cage.
Rinky Dink lands an uppercut.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Rinky Dink blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Rinky Dink misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sideman is keeping busy.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rinky Dink is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rinky Dink blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Rinky Dink looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Sideman gets control of Rinky Dink's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sideman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sideman is trying to keep Rinky Dink in close.
Rinky Dink wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #SUB#
Sideman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rinky Dink gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sideman controls Rinky Dink momentarily but Rinky Dink frees himself.
Rinky Dink trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sideman is controlling Rinky Dink's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Rinky Dink moved out of range nicely.
Rinky Dink throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rinky Dink on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Rinky Dink.
Sideman lands a glancing blow to the side of Rinky Dink's head.
Rinky Dink's corner calls for a 1-2. Rinky Dink obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rinky Dink throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Rinky Dink manages to avoid it.
Rinky Dink uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sideman moves out of range as Rinky Dink strikes.#T4#
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rinky Dink swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rinky Dink slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman checks the leg kick.
Sideman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rinky Dink manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rinky Dink is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sideman with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Rinky Dink walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sideman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinky Dink.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Sideman slips under a jab from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DJ Rinky Dink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rinky Dink misses with a double jab.
Rinky Dink takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Rinky Dink's shoulder, as Rinky Dink tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinky Dink takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
#R2#
Rinky Dink is looking to land body kicks.
Rinky Dink attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rinky Dink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rinky Dink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rinky Dink slips a jab from Sideman.
Rinky Dink moves out of range of the strikes.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight right.
Sideman works Rinky Dink's body with a nice hook.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rinky Dink on the side of the head.
Sideman throws a right and a left that Rinky Dink avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Rinky Dink.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinky Dink misses the jab.#CL#
Sideman moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Nice shot lands for Rinky Dink.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinky Dink.
A jab from Rinky Dink misses.
Sideman clobbers Rinky Dink with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rinky Dink lands a glancing blow to the side of Sideman's head.
Rinky Dink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Rinky Dink lands with a straight right. Sideman didn't see that one coming.
Rinky Dink missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rinky Dink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman connects with the punch.
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 body shot.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman scores with a jab to the head.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Rinky Dink throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Rinky Dink only half commits.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rinky Dink throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Sideman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sideman.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rinky Dink blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Sideman. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Rinky Dink misses with a low kick as Sideman jumps back.
Rinky Dink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rinky Dink throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Rinky Dink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Rinky Dink avoids the body shot from Sideman.
It seemed like Rinky Dink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinky Dink can do to turn this around?
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinky Dink misses the jab.#T3#
Rinky Dink takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinky Dink.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Sideman.
Good exchange - Sideman coming out on top.
Sideman throws out a powerful jab.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rinky Dink slips a straight right by Sideman.
Rinky Dink looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Rinky Dink looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight left.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinky Dink looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Rinky Dink misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Rinky Dink.#T4#
Sideman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rinky Dink back to the cage. Sideman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Rinky Dink slips the punch.
Rinky Dink replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sideman blocks it well.
Rinky Dink scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman blocks a head kick by Rinky Dink.
Sideman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rinky Dink swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rinky Dink throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Sideman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rinky Dink on the side of the head.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Rinky Dink is rocked!
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Rinky Dink is still on wobbly legs! Can Sideman finish him?
Rinky Dink gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sideman gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 63: San Diego vs Baby
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Sideman swinging wildly here.
Wild tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sideman manages to circle out of the way.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Wild.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sloppy strikes from Sideman. Those never looked like landing.
Wild is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sideman.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Wild throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman throws a hook but Wild blocks it.#CL2#
Sideman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sideman is trying to break the clinch but Wild is controlling him.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman lands a body shot. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Wild.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wild.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sideman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sideman pushes Wild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Wild.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sideman.
Wild misses with the head strike.
A short left from Wild.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman. #BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
Wild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Wild's shoulder, as Wild tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Wet Wild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sideman in his tracks.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Wild staying out of range there.
Sideman slips a straight right by Wild.
Wild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wild keeps the fight on the outside.
Wild throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wild cracks Sideman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sideman throws a right hand that Wild ducks under and follows up with a left that Wild also avoids with ease.
Wild seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Wild is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sideman misses with a few strikes there.
Sideman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wild.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sideman.
Wild wants to clinch.
Sideman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wild lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Wild has closed the distance and engaged Sideman in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Wild slips under a jab.
It looked like Wild wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wild's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sideman under the eye.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
#T4#
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Wild closes the distance and pushes Sideman back into the cage.
Wild digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wild misses the jab.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Wild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Wild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild lands with a good body shot.
Sideman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sideman lands with an uppercut that bounces Wild off the cage and back into range.
Wild avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman lands a nice shot that snaps Wild's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wet Wild will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Wild moves into the clinch successfully.
Wild digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
A short right from Wild.
Wild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sideman or not.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild digs a right hand underneath Sideman's ribcage. Sideman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sideman or not.
Wild gets through Sideman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman is breathing heavily.
Wild misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Wild moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sideman takes one on the button.
Wild works the jab nicely.
Sideman throws a jab when Wild was well out of range.
Wild fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Wild works over Sideman's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice shot by Wild.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Wild tries to counter by clinching up but Sideman breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Wild does it's job there.
Wild connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wet Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Wild drives through and clinches with Sideman against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Sideman tries to circle away but Wild has him pinned against the cage.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild is leaning against Sideman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wild.
Sideman stalls.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wet Wild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Wild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Wild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Wild misses with some punches.
Wild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards. #ROC#
Sideman is rocked!
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Sideman is still on wobbly legs! Can Wild finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
Wild lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wild pushes Sideman against the cage. Wild is working some dirty boxing. Wild pushes off with a quick right hook! Sideman goes down! Sideman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wild moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wet Wild!
Wet Wild took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Vieira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
Vieira moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vieira was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sideman to score with a decent uppercut.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Vieira connects with a single shot there.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vieira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sideman keeps working.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Sideman trying to control from the bottom.
Sideman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Sideman wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Sideman is defending the position.
Vieira passes to full mount! #T2#
Vieira controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Vieira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vieira wants to control the pace but Sideman is squirming around nicely.
Vieira works his way to his opponent's back.
Vieira gets his hands free as Sideman looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sideman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vieira. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Sideman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Sideman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Vieira is trying to stick to Sideman's back but Sideman is turning into Vieira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vieira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sideman.
Sideman stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sideman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sideman is looking for a sweep.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Sideman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sideman!
Vieira wants to control the pace but Sideman is squirming around nicely.
Sideman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira is trying to control the position but Sideman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vieira lands a jab to the nose.
Vieira cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vieira tries to clinch but Sideman moves away
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Vieira throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Vieira swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sideman misses the target.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira with a jab.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Sideman throws a hook but Vieira blocks it.
Sideman moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira staying out of range there.#T1#
Sideman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Vieira jabs at Sideman's body.
Sideman digs a good body shot into Vieira's ribs.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vieira.
Good shot there by Vieira.
Sideman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira staying out of range there.
Vieira moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
#T2#
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
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!
Vieira lands a slapping body shot.
Sideman looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Sideman defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira misses with a shot to the body
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Vieira throws out a powerful jab.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
Sideman throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.#T3#
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Sideman moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Sideman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Vieira.
Sideman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vieira swivels and escapes.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Sideman.
#T4#
Vieira clobbers Sideman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Vieira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Vieira advances position into side control!
Sideman is looking for a sweep.
Sideman is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Vieira advances to full mount.
Vieira trying to control but Sideman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Vieira.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sideman.
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
A big right from Vieira misses.
A nice combination there by Sideman.
Sideman lands with a hook. Vieira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman takes one to the side of the head.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Sideman darts in trying to clinch
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sideman cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vieira momentarily.
Sideman works over Vieira's head and body with a nice combination.
Vieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieira.
Sideman takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Vieira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sideman on his heels. He'll look to pass Sideman's guard now, I'm sure.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Vieira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sideman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sideman! #T2#
Sideman wants to get up but he can't break Vieira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vieira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sideman doesn't defend quickly enough and Vieira has managed to lock this one up! Can Sideman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vieira on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Vieira!
A very excited looking Eduardo Vieira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Braga misses the shot to the body.
Braga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braga. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braga lands a nice shot to the body.
Braga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braga punishes Sideman's body with a nice straight punch.
Braga misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Braga.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.#T1#
A big right from Sideman misses.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Braga lands an overhand right.
Sideman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Braga tries to clinch
and Sideman counters with a three punch combo that has Braga backing up. Braga nods at Sideman to acknowledge the strikes.
Braga takes one on the button.#CL#
Sideman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sideman tries to break free but Braga pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Braga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Braga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braga.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Braga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sideman connects with a crisp jab.
Braga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Braga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sideman doesn't seem phased though.
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Braga misses.
Sideman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Braga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braga slips a straight right by Sideman.
Nice shot by Sideman.
Nice shot lands for Sideman.
Nice defenses there by Braga.
Braga pushes Sideman away with a front kick.
Sideman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
#T3#
Braga darts in trying to clinch
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Sideman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sideman is looking to break free of the clinch but Braga has double underhooks.
Braga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Braga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Braga stalling.
Braga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Braga misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sideman misses its target.#T4#
Sideman jabs Braga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sideman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Braga connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Braga misses
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Braga counters with an inside leg kick.
Braga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braga.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Braga swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
It looked like Sideman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Braga.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braga at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Braga tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sideman rushes Braga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Braga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Braga takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman swings for the body but Braga moves out of range.
Braga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Braga closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Braga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab. #T1#
Sideman connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Braga against the cage.
Braga stalls.
Sideman is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
Sideman being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
Braga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sideman throws a series of punches but Braga moves out of range.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Braga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Braga moved out of range nicely.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Sideman misses with a hook.
Braga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sideman rather than just go for the knockout.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Braga blocks a jab.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braga.
Sideman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Braga can do to turn this around?
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but Braga manages to avoid it.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Braga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sideman really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Braga manages to avoid it.
Braga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Braga.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Braga has time to react.
Sideman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braga digs a good body shot into Sideman's ribs.
Braga moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Braga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Sideman darts in and clinches Braga up against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Sideman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Braga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Braga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Braga misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Braga trying to control the position but instead, Sideman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Braga into the cage.
Sideman tries to break the clinch but Braga is controlling the position.
Braga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sideman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Braga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sideman rushes Braga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Braga closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braga misses with the head strike.
Sideman working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Braga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sideman lands with a left to the head.
Braga blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sideman as Braga tries to tie him up.
Braga goes for a takedown attempt but Sideman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Denny Sideman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Braga.
Braga looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Braga slips the punch.
Braga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sideman.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sideman throws a jab when Braga was well out of range.
Braga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Braga scores with a shot to the body.
Sideman drops his hands momentarily and Braga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.#CL2#
Braga closes the distance and clinches.
Braga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sideman's elbow. #BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Sideman moves into the clinch successfully.
Sideman is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braga tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Braga back against the cage.
Braga tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Braga back against the cage.
Braga can't get the takedown.
Sideman tries to break the clinch but Braga is controlling the position. #T1#
Braga is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Braga as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Braga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Braga.
Braga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Braga just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Braga closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Braga throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman scores with a sloppy right hand. Braga should have avoided that one. #CL#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sideman breaks from the clinch.
Braga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Braga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Sideman. Beautiful body shot.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Braga. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Braga.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Sideman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Sideman instigates a clinch.
Sideman wants to break free but Braga has control.
Braga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sideman.
Braga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sideman is trying to force a seperation but Braga has the dominant position.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Braga.
Braga misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga misses with a wild body shot.
Braga scores with a punch to the head.
Braga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Braga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Braga.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
Braga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Braga drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Braga is just out of range.
Sideman jabs Braga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Braga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Braga throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman lands with a straight right. Braga didn't see that one coming.
Sideman moves out of range as Braga strikes.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
Leroy Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sideman throws a hook but Braga avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sideman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Portis's corner calls for a 1-2. Portis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman stuns Portis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman throws a right and a left that Portis avoids nicely.
Sideman thuds his right hand into Portis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
Portis misses with a looping left.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis misses with a low kick.
Portis tries to bum rush Sideman with a series of wild strikes but Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Portis slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Portis. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Portis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Sideman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Portis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sideman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Portis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sideman has time to react.#T1#
A jab from Portis misses.
A jab from Portis does it's job there.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Portis throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portis.
Portis throws a shot from downtown. Sideman moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Portis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sideman wants to clinch up but Portis keeps it at a distance.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a two punch combo.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sideman.
Portis misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Portis walks into a left hand. #T2#
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Portis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Portis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Portis throws a push kick but Sideman slaps the foot to one side.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Portis is out of range.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Portis.
As Sideman backs away, Portis returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Portis.
It looked like Portis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Sideman.
Portis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portis lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Portis's defenses.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Portis misses with an uppercut
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Portis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Sideman works over Portis's head and body with a nice combination.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Sideman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Portis misses with a body shot.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portis doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sideman lands a really nice looking cross but Portis seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Portis.#CL2#
Sideman rushes Portis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sideman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated that round.
That's time! Portis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Portis cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.
Portis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Portis slips the punch.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Portis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Portis avoids the body shot from Sideman.
No joy there for Portis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portis is looking to land body kicks.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Portis with an uppercut!
Portis throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portis misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
Sideman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Portis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sideman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Portis looks to land a combination. Sideman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Portis moved out of range nicely.
Sideman lands a nice hook to Portis's body. Portis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Portis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Portis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portis.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis looks to land a combination but Sideman avoids it well.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Portis throws a sloppy body shot
and Sideman counters with a right hand to the body.
Portis misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Portis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Portis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sideman.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Sideman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portis's head.
Portis connects with a nice looking jab.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Portis.
Portis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Portis looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sideman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Sideman misses.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman lands with an overhand left.
Sideman stuns Portis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Sideman.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
Sideman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Portis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Portis throws a punch but it's blocked by Sideman.
Portis misses with the head strike.
Portis misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Portis prevents Sideman from breaking the clinch.
Portis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Portis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Portis.
Sideman is trying to break free.
A short right from Sideman on the inside. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Portis ducks down to avoid it.
Portis misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Portis walks into a left hand.
Portis moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook. Portis ducked under it nicely.
Portis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Portis misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Sideman as he connects with a hook.
Portis lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Portis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Portis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Portis counters with a straight right hand.
Portis throws a low kick, looking for Sideman's leg but Sideman calmly moves out of range.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Portis saw that one coming.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands with a hook. Portis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Portis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Sideman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Portis counters with a series of strikes. Sideman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Portis misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Sideman misses.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Portis avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Portis lands a head shot.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Portis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Portis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Portis misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman is looking to clinch but Portis is avoiding it.
Portis is looking for a counter combo.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Sideman scores with a hook to the body. Portis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Portis misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Portis moves away and avoids it.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sideman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portis lands with a hook. Sideman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Portis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Portis defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Portis.
Portis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Portis is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sideman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sideman in his tracks.
Sideman tries to clinch but Portis moves out of range.
Jackson Portis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sideman was well out of range. Poor timing from Portis.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Sideman throws the left hand but Portis avoids the punch easily.
Portis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portis misses with a hook to the body
and Sideman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis cracks a nice hook into Sideman's ribs.#T3#
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Portis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Portis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Portis.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman wants to break free but Portis has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sideman as Portis tries to tie him up.
Portis scores with a shoulder strike.
Portis digs a right hand into Sideman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sideman's gas tank.
Sideman takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Portis.
#BC#
Portis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Portis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Portis. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman moves out of range as Portis throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis misses the shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a body shot.
Portis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Sideman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Portis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Portis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Portis.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Portis.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
In his post fight interview, Denny Sideman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Gariniho keeps the fight on the outside.
Gariniho tries to clinch but Sideman is having none of it. #CL#
Gariniho moves into the clinch.
Gariniho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gariniho working aggressively here.
Gariniho throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gariniho on the inside.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gariniho finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head. #CUT#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gariniho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman thuds a left hand into Gariniho's body.
Sideman lands with a hook. Gariniho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Gariniho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Gariniho misses the target.
Gariniho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sideman momentarily.
#T1#
Gariniho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch but Gariniho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sideman cracks Gariniho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gariniho.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Sideman looks to land a combination but Gariniho avoids it well.
Sideman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Gariniho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Gariniho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sideman misses with a hook to the body
and Gariniho counters with a nice uppercut.
Gariniho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sideman throws a one two combo.
Gariniho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman missing with a left hand there. Gariniho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gariniho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sideman has time to react.
Sideman staying out of range there.#T2#
A good leg kick by Gariniho. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sideman can't break the clinch.
Gariniho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gariniho swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Sideman scores with a jab. Gariniho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Gariniho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Gariniho misses with an uppercut.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Gariniho counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.#T3#
Gariniho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Gariniho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gariniho.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Gariniho with an uppercut!
Sideman lands with a hook. Gariniho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gariniho looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gariniho with a body shot.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gariniho throws out the jab.
Sideman lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sideman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Gariniho slams his shin into Sideman's torso.
Gariniho feints and then cracks Sideman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sideman down. #T4#
Gariniho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gariniho lands a really nice looking cross but Sideman seems unphased.
Sideman swings for the body but Gariniho moves out of range.
A left lands for Gariniho.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Gariniho ducks down to avoid it.
Gariniho tries to counter by clinching up but Sideman breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Gariniho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Gariniho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman slips under a jab.
Gariniho throws a body kick that misses.
Gariniho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sideman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gariniho lunges at Sideman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sideman's hand.
Gariniho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neyman Gariniho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sideman tries to clinch but Gariniho is having none of it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sideman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gariniho slips a straight right by Sideman.
Neyman Gariniho is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Sideman there.
Nice defenses there by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Gariniho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gariniho lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman swings for the body but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho throws a hook but Sideman avoids it easily.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gariniho has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Gariniho. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Gariniho counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gariniho doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman connects with a crisp jab.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gariniho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sideman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws the left hand but Sideman avoids the punch easily.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Gariniho coming out on top.
Sideman throws a hook but Gariniho blocks it.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gariniho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sideman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gariniho throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Gariniho has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gariniho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sideman's efforts to push away.#T2#
Gariniho misses with the head strike.
Gariniho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gariniho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gariniho misses with a punch on the inside.
Gariniho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sideman is trying to break the clinch but Gariniho is controlling him.
Sideman is trying to break free.#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gariniho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gariniho is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gariniho throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gariniho with a nice cross.#T3#
Gariniho scores with a one two! Sideman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gariniho sizes up Sideman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Sideman is rocked!
Sideman misses with a hook. Gariniho ducked under it nicely.
Sideman is still on wobbly legs! Can Gariniho finish him?
Gariniho misses with a hook. Sideman ducked under it nicely.
Sideman seems to have recovered his senses.
Gariniho moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sideman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gariniho is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Gariniho shuts the power down on Sideman. Lights out, game over! Gariniho is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neyman Gariniho!
Our winner, Neyman Gariniho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Sideman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murdock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murdock misses with a jab to the body
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman connects with the punch.
Sideman throws a right hand that Murdock ducks under and follows up with a left that Murdock also avoids with ease.
Murdock swings widly with a right hand
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Sideman sees coming a mile off.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
Sideman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Murdock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock tries to counter by clinching up but Sideman breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
And Murdock counters with a quick kick to the body but Sideman blocks it.
A left lands for Sideman.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Sideman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murdock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sideman thinking.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Murdock tries a low kick but Sideman avoids it.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Sideman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murdock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murdock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sideman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murdock scrambles back to his feet.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Sideman misses its intended target.
Sideman blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Sideman tries to clinch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Murdock cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sideman takes the fight into the clinch.
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sideman.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murdock lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
Murdock scores with a hook to the body.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Murdock scores with a nice head shot.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Sideman is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman 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.
#R2#
Murdock misses with a kick to the body
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Murdock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murdock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sideman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock throws a hook but Sideman blocks it.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman defending well as Murdock loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Murdock lands a jab.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sideman.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Sideman.
Murdock tried to counter with a leg kick but Sideman avoided it.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Sideman moved out of range nicely.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murdock.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Sideman connects with a single shot there.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Murdock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Sideman scores with a decent looking hook.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Murdock counters with a body kick that stops Sideman in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murdock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sideman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murdock scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murdock throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Sideman cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman cracks Murdock with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sideman.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Sideman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murdock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.#CL2#
Sideman darts in and clinches Murdock up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock tries a body shot but Sideman blocks it.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Sideman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sideman on the side of the head.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sideman blocks the body kick.
Murdock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Sideman jabs at Murdock's body.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock is looking to counter punch.
Murdock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Sideman catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
Murdock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murdock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Murdock misses with a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Sideman misses the body punch
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Murdock against the cage.
Sideman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murdock finds it's way round the side to connect with Sideman's head.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sideman.
Sideman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Frank Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
Murdock misses with a body punch
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sideman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murdock momentarily.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murdock momentarily.
Sideman slips a jab from Murdock.#T3#
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Murdock avoids it with no problem.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sideman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Sideman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sideman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murdock gets through Sideman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sideman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murdock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murdock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sideman connects with a looping right hand.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Sideman walks into a stiff left hand from Murdock.
Sideman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Tapaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sideman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapaus scores with a nice right hand.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Tapaus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapaus lands a body shot.
Sideman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tapaus's head backwards.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sideman.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tapaus.
A little feinted left hand from Sideman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tapaus moves forwards but Sideman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sideman cracks Tapaus with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 throws an off balance right hand
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tapaus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sideman throws a hook but Tapaus blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Sideman stuns Tapaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tapaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tapaus, as that shot connected.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
Sideman dodges the punch combination from Tapaus.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Tapaus moves away and avoids it.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Sideman misses the jab.
Tapaus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.#TD2#
Sideman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sideman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tapaus scoring with some ground and pound.
Tapaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sideman pulls Tapaus in close to prevent any damage.
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sideman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tapaus throwing strikes but missing.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sideman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapaus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapaus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Sideman is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tapaus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tapaus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tapaus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapaus with the counter takedown but Sideman avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Tapaus.
Sideman loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.#CL2#
Tapaus forces Sideman back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tapaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Sideman misses. #TD2#
Sideman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Sideman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sideman is trying to keep Tapaus in close.
Tapaus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sideman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tapaus on the ground.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Sideman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tapaus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman working a defensive guard here.
Tapaus postures up in Sideman's guard and throws a big left but Sideman blocks it.
Sideman keeping full guard, as Tapaus tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tapaus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sideman throws an overhand right that lands on Tapaus's shoulder, as Tapaus tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Tapaus shoots in for a takedown but Sideman shows good takedown defense.
Tapaus lands a really nice looking cross but Sideman seems unphased.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman scores with a jab.
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 swings widly with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus thuds a left hand into Sideman's body.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tapaus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tapaus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sideman throws out the jab.
Tapaus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Tapaus misses with a body kick.
Tapaus throws out a leg kick but Sideman moves out of range and Tapaus only half commits.
Tapaus with a nice cross.
Tapaus cracks the inside of Sideman's front leg.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman misses with a shot to the body
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapaus moves away.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a looping right.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Tapaus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sideman tests Tapaus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tapaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sideman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Tapaus's head but Tapaus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman jabs at Tapaus's body.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tapaus.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Tapaus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tapaus drops an elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Tapaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapaus is nestled in close to Sideman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tapaus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sideman trying to hold on to Tapaus's head to control him but Tapaus postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Tapaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sideman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Tapaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a nice body shot.
Sideman throws a combination that misses
and Tapaus counters with a left to the body.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Tapaus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses with a body shot
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.
Tapaus lands a nice shot that snaps Sideman's head back.
Sideman misses with a double jab
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target. #T1#
Tapaus slips a jab from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a cross.
Tapaus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
Sideman jabs at Tapaus's body.
Tapaus slips under a jab.
Tapaus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sideman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman slips a jab and a cross from Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sideman misses with a left hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Tapaus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Sideman throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
A nice side step and Tapaus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapaus tries to land a front kick but Sideman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapaus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Sideman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Sideman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tapaus is just out of range.
Sideman misses the body punch
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapaus cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tapaus.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tapaus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sideman is fending him off so far but Tapaus persists. Nope, Sideman circles away and we're back to standing.
Sideman is looking to counter punch.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
Tapaus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Tapaus moves out of range as Sideman strikes.
Tapaus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sideman defends it well.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Sideman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sideman throws the left hand but Tapaus avoids the punch easily.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Tapaus defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
Sideman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sideman misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tapaus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sideman's guard.
Tapaus wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Tapaus lands a couple of elbows.
Tapaus throwing strikes from guard but Sideman blocks nicely.
Tapaus throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Tapaus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tapaus 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Tapaus!
Keijo Tapaus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KFC 34: Sideman vs The Reaper
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Sideman jabs The Reaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Sideman gets caught flat footed, as The Reaper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing The Reaper from controlling successfully.
The Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Reaper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sideman working a defensive guard here.
Sideman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sideman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sideman is pulling down on The Reaper's head to control his posture.
Sideman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sideman tries to get out of the position.
The Reaper landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom.
The Reaper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
The Reaper is working Sideman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sideman working a defensive guard here.
The Reaper trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom.
The Reaper lands a couple of digs.
The Reaper throws a big right hand that misses.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Sideman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Reaper throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Sideman is looking for a triangle but The Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
The Reaper scoring with some ground and pound.
The Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sideman is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The Reaper is pushing down on Sideman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sideman is fighting to maintain full guard but The Reaper has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Reaper working Sideman over with strikes.
The Reaper thows a huge punch but Sideman dodges it nicely.
The Reaper is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Reaper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Reaper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sideman wants to control but The Reaper is having none of it.
Sideman taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Reaper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sideman is looking to escape.
The Reaper lands a big elbow. #T3#
Sideman taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Reaper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sideman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The Reaper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sideman tries to get to full guard but The Reaper has control of the leg.
The Reaper throwing shots but Sideman is blocking nicely.
The Reaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Reaper thows a huge punch but Sideman dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from The Reaper there.
Sideman is in trouble now - The Reaper has advanced to mount!
The Reaper landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
The Reaper unloads with some shots from mount but Sideman bucks and avoids them well.
The Reaper controlling his opponent.
The Reaper looking to control but Sideman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Reaper lands a couple of good shots and Sideman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Reaper lands punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Sideman as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from The Reaper!
Sideman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Reaper on the ground.
The Reaper is punishing Sideman with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
The Reaper is looking for the choke from the back position but Sideman is controlling his hands well.
Sideman rolls, trying to escape but The Reaper keeps control of the position.
The Reaper scores with punches and elbows.
The Reaper has the hooks in. Sideman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The Reaper misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sideman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sideman throwing a counter right hand but The Reaper manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Sideman. #TD2#
The Reaper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sideman's half guard.
The Reaper lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Reaper winds up and cracks Sideman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
Sideman trying to control but The Reaper postures up.
Sideman is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
The Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gary The Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Reaper stalling away here and it's allowed Sideman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sideman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper. #T1#
The Reaper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sideman's head.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Reaper postures up in Sideman's guard and throws a big left but Sideman blocks it.
The Reaper looking to pass the guard.
The Reaper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Sideman working for a triangle but The Reaper defends it easily.
Sideman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Reaper.
The Reaper stands and throws Sideman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The Reaper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Reaper lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
The Reaper lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Reaper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sideman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The Reaper lands a couple of good shots and Sideman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from The Reaper. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
The Reaper working for a choke but Sideman is defending well.
Sideman tries to roll but The Reaper sticks to his back.
#T3#
The Reaper lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The Reaper looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The Reaper is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The Reaper trying to control momentarily.
Sideman tries to break free.
The Reaper struggling to land strikes to the head as Sideman covers up.
The Reaper lands strikes to the head.
The Reaper missing with punches from the back.
The Reaper scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The Reaper lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The Reaper has Sideman flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards The Reaper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Reaper wants to control but Sideman is keeping busy.
Even with his hooks in, The Reaper manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The Reaper is punishing Sideman with some ground and pound.
The Reaper throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sideman!
Sideman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sideman rolls, trying to escape but The Reaper keeps control of the position.
Sideman is trying to remain composed but The Reaper is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sideman can't escape the position.
The Reaper is trying to control but Sideman is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Sideman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper 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!
#R3#
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Reaper manages to avoid it.#CL2#
The Reaper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sideman manages to break the clinch.
The Reaper tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Reaper in his tracks.
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
The Reaper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Reaper's coach down at Kangaroo's MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Reaper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by The Reaper.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
The Reaper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Reaper works his way into side control. #T1#
The Reaper landing a few strikes.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Sideman is working away.
The Reaper in side control, throwing shots but Sideman defends.
Sideman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sideman taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Reaper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sideman keeps working.
The Reaper in side control lands a decent elbow.
The Reaper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sideman to see if he's OK.#T2#
The Reaper postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sideman takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
The Reaper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sideman has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
The Reaper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sideman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Sideman is working away.
The Reaper cracks Sideman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Reaper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on The Reaper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Sideman defending against the ground and pound.
The Reaper landing a few strikes.
The Reaper wants to control but Sideman is keeping him busy.
The Reaper looks up at the clock and then as Sideman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, The Reaper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sideman dodges the ground and pound from The Reaper.
The Reaper trying to control the position but Sideman is working away.
The Reaper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sideman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
The Reaper tries for a kimura but Sideman is defending well. #SUB2#
The Reaper is trying to get an arm triangle but Sideman is defending well.
Sideman is looking for a sweep.
The Reaper advances to full mount.
Sideman tries to lock up and control but The Reaper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Reaper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Reaper unloads with some shots from mount but Sideman bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary The Reaper really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sideman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Sideman tries to keep at a distance but The Reaper has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Reaper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sideman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sideman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Reaper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sideman's waist but Sideman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Reaper off to one side.
The Reaper misses the jab.
Sideman lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Reaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Reaper doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
The Reaper scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Sideman there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Sideman.#T1#
Sideman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but The Reaper is out of range.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman lands with a shot to the body.
The Reaper lands with a straight right. Sideman didn't see that one coming.
Sideman lands a really nice looking cross but The Reaper seems unphased.
Sideman lands a jab to the nose.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. The Reaper saw that one coming.
Sideman scores with a shot to the body.
The Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Reaper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for The Reaper with that takedown attempt.
Denny Sideman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.#T2#
No luck for The Reaper with that takedown attempt.
The Reaper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sideman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Reaper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman scores with a punch to the head.
The Reaper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with The Reaper's head.
Sideman lands a right hook to the body.
The Reaper staying out of range there.
The Reaper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sideman sizes up The Reaper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
The Reaper drops his hands momentarily and Sideman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Reaper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Reaper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
The Reaper shoots in and bounces Sideman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Reaper postures up in Sideman's guard and throws a big left but Sideman blocks it.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Sideman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sideman is pulling down on The Reaper's head to control his posture.
The Reaper stands up over Sideman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The Reaper passes Sideman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Reaper moves nicely into side control.
Sideman is trying to control The Reaper's posture but The Reaper avoids it.
The Reaper lands an elbow.
Sideman sneaks back into half guard.
The Reaper uses his free foot to push down on Sideman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sideman.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by The Reaper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman had his way with Gary The Reaper in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Some wild striking there from Sideman.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. The Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Reaper misses with a hook.
The Reaper tries to clinch up but Sideman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sideman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from The Reaper misses.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but The Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Sideman does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman lands a head shot.
Sideman takes a swing at The Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Denny Sideman is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman thuds a left hand into The Reaper's body.
Sideman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Reapers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
The Reaper forces Sideman back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
The Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
The Reaper wants a takedown.
The Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
#BC#
Sideman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Reaper walks into a left hand.
The Reaper misses with a body shot.
The Reaper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Reaper is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sideman throws a good cross that connects.
The Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
The Reaper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sideman controls The Reaper momentarily but The Reaper frees himself.
The Reaper trying to control but Sideman is working from the bottom.
Gary The Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sideman trying to control the position.
Sideman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Reaper controls the pace.
The Reaper is continuing to stall.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sideman is trying to keep The Reaper in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
The Reaper shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Reaper content to control rather than advance.
Sideman controlling the position for now.
Well, if The Reaper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Sideman is looking for a sweep. The Reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Reaper trying to control the pace.
The Reaper works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman is desperately trying to improve his position but The Reaper has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Denny Sideman.
I think The Reaper 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary The Reaper!
Gary The Reaper is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary The Reaper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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KFC Fight Night St Pete 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
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.#BC#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Good body shot from McGettigan.
#BC#
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.#CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman blocking some punches.
#BC#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
Sideman looking to score a takedown here. McGettigan is defending well but Sideman drives through and ends up in McGettigan's guard.#ES#
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.#T4#
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.#CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged McGettigan in a clinch.
#BC#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #KD#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
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.
#T3#
McGettigan throws a jab when Sideman was well out of range.
McGettigan walks into a jab.#CL2#
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.
#T4#
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. #BC#
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.
#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up against the cage.#BC#
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.#T1##CL2#
Sideman moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
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.
#BC#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #BC#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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!#T2#
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.#BC#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night St Pete 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Sideman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Sideman shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sideman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Sideman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Sideman with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hammer misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sideman lands with a nice body punch.
Sideman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammer doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Sideman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Sideman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sideman, as that shot connected.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thor Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sideman scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Sideman. That snapped Hammer's head back.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sideman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sideman misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sideman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sideman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hammer circles away.
Hammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sideman finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammer's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Sideman. That snapped Hammer's head back.
#T3#
A jab from Sideman does it's job there.
Sideman misses with a hook to the body
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sideman ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman lands a right hand.
Sideman tries a body shot but Hammer blocks it.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer blocking some punches.
#BC#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sideman swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Sideman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Sideman misses.
Hammer is looking to counter punch.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Sideman with a poor takedown
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Sideman moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman scores with a shot to the side of Hammer's head.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Hammer is rocked!
Sideman misses with some punches.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammer.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammer's elbow.
Sideman keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Sideman is pushing Hammer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer blocking some punches.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Sideman moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Sideman wants to counter with a clinch but Hammer pushes him away.
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Sideman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sideman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sideman cracks a nice hook into Hammer's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sideman closes the distance and clinches.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Denny Sideman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hammer blocks an uppercut.
#T3##BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sideman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thor Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Sideman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sideman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammer in his tracks.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sideman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sideman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sideman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Hammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sideman wants to clinch
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Sideman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Sideman misses
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sideman, as that shot connected.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Hammer slips a straight right by Sideman.
Sideman slips a straight right by Hammer.
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.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sideman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammer under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Sideman. Beautiful body shot.
Sideman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sideman goes for a double leg but Hammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hammer continues to drive forward.
Sideman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sideman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Sideman's shoulder, as Sideman tries to avoid the shot.
Sideman misses with an uppercut.
Sideman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sideman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammer is fending him off so far but Sideman persists. Nope, Hammer circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hammer swings for the body but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman wants to counter with a clinch but Hammer pushes him away.
Hammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sideman.
Sideman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thor Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Sideman.
Hammer scores with the left hand. Sideman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Sideman misses.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer cracks Sideman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Sideman tries to clinch but Hammer is having none of it.
A lazy left from Hammer finds it's target.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sideman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sideman digs a good hook to Hammer's body.
Sideman works Hammer's body with a nice hook.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sideman lands with a good body shot.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Sideman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Donk. Hammer catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Sideman misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hammer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sideman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Thor Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sideman misses with a hook
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammer's hands.#CL2#
Sideman clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammer or not.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Hammer pushes Sideman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KFC 25: Leary vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Sideman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sideman misses the jab.
Knight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sideman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sideman throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Sideman has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight gets through Sideman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Sideman misses with some punches.
Sideman lands with a light punch inside.
Knight tries to pull guard but Sideman holds him up against the cage and eventually Knight drops back down to his feet.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Sideman to work.
Knight tries to pull guard but Sideman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sideman gets through Knight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Knight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard.
Sideman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Sideman wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight trying to control the position here.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sideman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Sideman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Knight working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sideman has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sideman trying to control the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Knight tries to roll over but Sideman keeps him under control.
Sideman is taking a breather. Knight 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.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denny Sideman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman lands with a right hand.
Sideman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sideman throws a sloppy body shot
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated 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.
#R2#
Knight missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman misses with a combination
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sideman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.
Sideman connects with a body shot.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Sideman lands a nice looking body shot.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Knight misses the target.
Knight misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Sideman throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight looks for the body kick but Sideman saw that one coming.
Sideman takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Sideman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook
and Knight counters with an outside leg kick.
Knight misses the jab.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Knight avoids the body shot from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a two punch combination.
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Sideman misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sideman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Sideman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sideman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Knight gets back to half guard.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Sideman has control of the leg.
Sideman trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Knight trying to control but Sideman postures up.
#T3#
Knight manages to get to full guard.
Knight is trying to control the position but Sideman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Sideman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Sideman pushes his legs off easily.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sideman defends well.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Sideman is proving a slippery customer.
Sideman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sideman postures up.
Sideman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sideman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!#TD2#
Sideman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman prevents Knight from improving his position.#SUB#
Knight with the active half guard here but Sideman passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sideman tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Knight is being controlled here. #T1#
Sideman tries to move to mount but Knight blocks the move with his legs.
Sideman trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight sneaks back into half guard.
Sideman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knight gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sideman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sideman is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Knight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sideman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sideman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sideman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sideman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sideman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Sideman finds it's way through Knight's defenses.
Kenny Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sideman drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sideman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sideman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denny Sideman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sideman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Sideman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sideman 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KFC 20: Potter vs Mann
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sideman clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sideman on the inside.
Sideman pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sideman gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sideman is working Thomas over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sideman.
Sideman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Sideman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
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 lands with a left to the head.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sideman dips a shoulder and cracks Thomas with a mighty uppercut! Thomas falls back against the cage and Sideman unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thomas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sideman screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
KFC 13: San Diego vs Azevedo
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Salamanca lands a nice looking body shot.
Sideman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Salamanca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sideman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Salamanca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Sideman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Salamanca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salamanca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Salamanca lands an uppercut.
Salamanca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Salamanca.
I was talking to Salamanca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sideman.
Sideman misses with some punches.
Salamanca tries to break free but Sideman pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Salamanca up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Salamanca controls the action.
A short right from Sideman.
Sideman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salamanca working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sideman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salamanca scores with a punch to the head.
Sideman lands a body shot.
Salamanca cracks Sideman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Salamanca misses. #CL2#
Sideman has closed the distance and engaged Salamanca in a clinch.
Salamanca is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Salamanca is looking to break free of the clinch but Sideman has double underhooks.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Salamanca can't break the clinch.
Salamanca tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sideman can't find room to land a body shot as Salamanca controls the action.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Salamanca lands an uppercut.
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 hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Salamanca misses with a punch on the inside.
Salamanca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sidemans head.
Salamanca blocks a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sideman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salamanca.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Salamanca blocking some punches.
Sideman gets through Salamanca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Salamanca.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Salamanca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sideman lands an uppercut.
Sideman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salamanca backwards. #T3#
Salamanca throws a head punch that misses.
Salamanca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman blocks an uppercut.
Sideman lands a right hand.
Sideman lands a body punch.
Salamanca tries to break the clinch but Sideman is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Salamanca fails to land.
Sideman presses Salamanca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salamanca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salamanca misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salamanca.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Salamanca prevents a body shot from Sideman.
Sideman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sideman.
Sideman is leaning against Salamanca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Salamanca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sideman as Salamanca tries to tie him up.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Salamanca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sideman struggles to land a body shot inside as Salamanca controls his hands.
Salamanca takes a shot to the head.
Salamanca is trying to force a seperation but Sideman has the dominant position.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman lands with a short shot to the head.
Sideman lands a body punch.
Salamanca struggles to land a body shot inside as Sideman controls his hands.
Salamanca tries to work over Sideman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salamanca wants to break free but Sideman has control.
A body shot lands from Sideman.
Salamanca is breathing heavily.
Sideman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salamanca or not.
Salamanca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman pushes Salamanca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sideman.
Sideman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sideman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sideman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denny Sideman dominated 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.
#R2#
Sideman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Salamanca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salamanca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Sideman.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab.
Sideman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salamanca works Sideman's body with a nice hook.
Sideman throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Salamanca is out of range.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sideman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salamanca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses the shot to the body.
Salamanca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sideman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salamanca as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Sideman goes for a double leg but Salamanca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salamanca continues to drive forward.
Sideman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sideman staying out of range there.
Sideman feints the counter takedown.
Sideman jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely.
Sideman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Sideman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sideman throws a jab when Salamanca was well out of range.
Sideman blocks a jab.
Salamanca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salamanca moves away.
Hector Salamanca is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Sideman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Salamanca lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman misses with a straight right.
Salamanca lunges at Sideman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sideman's hand.
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Sideman slips the punch.
Sideman misses with an uppercut
letting Salamanca counter with a right hand.
Sideman misses with a body shot.
Sideman scores with a nice right hand.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman moves out of range of the strikes.
Sideman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Sideman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salamanca throws out the jab. #T3#
Sideman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Salamanca counters with a nice uppercut.
Sideman misses with a hook. Salamanca ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Sideman drives through with a takedown into Salamanca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sideman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sideman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sideman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Salamanca is in trouble now - Sideman has advanced to mount!
Sideman moves to the back. #SUB2#
Sideman working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Salamanca is doing well to defend. Sideman seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Salamanca is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman 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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Event:
KFC 9: Azevedo vs Passion
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Glotzbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glotzbach looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Glotzbach is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Glotzbach fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Sideman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Glotzbach prevents a body shot from Sideman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sideman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glotzbach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sideman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glotzbach wants a takedown but no success here.
Glotzbach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sideman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman prevents Glotzbach from breaking the clinch.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sideman.
Sideman digs a right hand underneath Glotzbach's ribcage. Glotzbach let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Sideman as the two fighters clinch.
Sideman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Sideman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glotzbach looking to slow down the pace here.
Glotzbach wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Glotzbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Sideman.
Glotzbach misses with the head strike.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sideman lands a body punch.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Sideman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacob Glotzbach has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Sideman.
A short uppercut from Sideman. #ROC2#
Glotzbach is rocked!
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Glotzbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glotzbach takes a shot to the head.
Glotzbach jumps guard but Sideman stands there with Glotzbach around his waist. Glotzbach gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Sideman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glotzbach blocking some punches.
Glotzbach seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glotzbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Glotzbach up against the cage.
Sideman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glotzbach working hard to break the clinch.
Sideman keeps control of Glotzbach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Glotzbach is trying to pull guard but Sideman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Sideman keeps control of Glotzbach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Glotzbach.
Glotzbach tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sideman smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Sideman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Glotzbach is out of range.
Glotzbach ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Glotzbach darts in looking for a takedown but Sideman gets double underhooks and turns Glotzbach into the cage.
Sideman misses with an uppercut. Glotzbach saw that one coming.
Sideman with a nice cross.
Glotzbach fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sideman swings for the body but Glotzbach moves out of range.
Glotzbach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sideman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glotzbach walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sideman throws a body punch but Glotzbach moves out of range.
Glotzbach tries to clinch but Sideman is having none of it.
Glotzbach sets himself, and Sideman steps forward looking for the clinch! Glotzbach avoids it this time.#T4#
Sideman throws a jab when Glotzbach was well out of range.
Glotzbach has his takedown stuffed
and Sideman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman throws a hook to the side of Glotzbach's head but Glotzbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
and Sideman counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Glotzbach! He's just covering up as Sideman starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
KFC 3: Leary vs De Lange
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sideman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sideman tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sideman forces Steve back against the cage and clinches.
Sideman working aggressively here.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman works on Steve's body with a couple of short punches.
Sideman pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sideman has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Sideman lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Sideman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Denny Sideman has been cut.
Steve scores with a nice strike.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sideman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sideman misses the jab.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sideman swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
#T2#
Sideman throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.#CL#
Sideman moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Steve.
Sideman misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve presses Sideman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Sideman tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Sideman lands with a light punch inside.
Steve taking a breather. #T3#
Sideman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sideman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman misses with the head strike.
Steve is working Sideman over against the cage.
Sideman gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sideman lands a shot to the body.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Sideman.
Sideman throws a head punch that misses.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Steve tries to break free but Sideman pushes him back against the cage.
Sideman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steve. #T4#
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sideman swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Sideman keeps control of Steve as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sideman fails to land.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Steve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve avoids the body shot from Sideman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sideman's head.
Sideman looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve scores with a hook.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Sideman seems unphased.
A shot to the body from Sideman misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sideman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sideman misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.#T1#
Steve with a jab.
Steve staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Jack Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sideman.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Sideman.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Sideman clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sideman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sideman throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sideman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
A shot to the body from Sideman misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Sideman misses with a jab to the body
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Sideman moves into range and clinches up with Steve.
Sideman is struggling to control the position.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sideman tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sideman.
Sideman tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Sideman throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Sideman throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Sideman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sideman prevents a body shot from Steve. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sideman. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4##CL#
Sideman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sideman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sideman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve trying to control the position but instead, Sideman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steve into the cage.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Sideman has him pressed against the cage.
Sideman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sideman misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Sideman avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Sideman gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sideman blocking some punches.
Sideman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denny Sideman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sideman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Sideman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sideman throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.#CL#
Sideman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Sideman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sideman blocks a body shot from Steve.
Sideman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sideman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Sideman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sideman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Sideman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sideman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sideman misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Sideman misses with a hook
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
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!
Steve stuns Sideman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sideman jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sideman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sideman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sideman with a body shot.
Sideman misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Sideman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Steve.
Steve cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sideman throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sideman thinking.
Steve lands an overhand right.#T3#
Steve lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Sideman is rocked!
Sideman throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Sideman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sideman walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sideman limp body while Steve jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Steve!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Steve thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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