PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nefertum Imhotep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket has chosen In the Club as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Derya Sevket has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nefertum Imhotep's chin.

Imhotep
vs
Sevket

210 cm
27
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
29
265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nefertum Imhotep!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sevket tries a head kick but it misses.

Sevket gets a clinch.
Sevket holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Sevket holds him up against the ropes and eventually Imhotep drops back down to his feet.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket looking to throw knees to the head but Imhotep is blocking nicely.
Sevket gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Nefertum Imhotep has been cut.
Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket trying to control the position but instead, Imhotep has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sevket into the ropes.
Imhotep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Imhotep gets control of Sevket's arms and successfully pulls guard. Imhotep will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Imhotep.
Imhotep is trying to keep Sevket in close.
Imhotep wants to sweep but no luck.
Sevket wanted to stand there but Imhotep had control of the position.
Imhotep looking for a sweep. Not yet Imhotep, not yet.
Sevket wants to stand and escape but instead Imhotep has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sevket wants to stand up but Imhotep is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Imhotep would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Imhotep wants to pass the guard but Sevket is keeping the position.

Sevket escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imhotep gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sevket wants to stand but Imhotep is controlling the position.
Imhotep is looking to stand up but Sevket won't let him.
Sevket is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sevket has a closed guard, preventing Imhotep from standing up.
Sevket wants to stand up but Imhotep is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Imhotep with a flurry of punches that miss.

Imhotep gets to his feet - Sevket follows without any prompting.
Imhotep closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sevket counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sevket gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sevket circles away from the clinch attempt.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Sevket slips to the side

and Sevket counters by clinching up.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but Sevket blocks it.

Sevket escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sevket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sevket pushes Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.

Sevket breaks from the clinch.
Imhotep wants to clinch up but Sevket keeps it at a distance.
Imhotep tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sevket counters with a shoot takedown. Imhotep fights it but they end up in guard.
Imhotep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Imhotep has a closed guard, preventing Sevket from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep trying to control the position.
Imhotep is pulling down on Sevket's head. It's preventing any offense from Sevket, at least for the moment.

Sevket gets to his feet. Imhotep looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sevket misses with a knee to the head.

Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep looks to clinch

and Sevket counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sevket.
Imhotep looking for a sweep. Not yet Imhotep, not yet.

Imhotep is working an open guard so Sevket takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Imhotep is breathing heavily.
Imhotep shoots and misses
and Sevket counters with a leg kick.

Sevket rushes Imhotep and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sevket can't get the takedown.

Sevket breaks the clinch.

Sevket moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevket.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep misses with a knee strike.

Sevket breaks from the clinch.
Sevket scores with a push kick.

Sevket closes the distance and clinches.
Sevket lands a good knee to the midsection. Imhotep won't want to take too many of those.
Sevket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imhotep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sevket lands a knee to the body.

Sevket breaks the clinch.

Sevket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sevket landing knees to the body.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket blocks the elbow strike.
Sevket lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.

Sevket ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sevket no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sevket keeping moving, preventing Imhotep from controlling successfully.

Sevket looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derya Sevket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep'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.

Sevket moves into range and clinches up with Imhotep.
Imhotep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket tries to land knees in the clinch but Imhotep avoids the damage to the body.
Sevket with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sevket wants a takedown.
Imhotep throws an elbow that misses.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Imhotep is trying to break free.
Imhotep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sevket blocks it with crossed arms.
Sevket is looking to control Imhotep's arms but Imhotep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sevket has his back to the ropes.

Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep throws a combination that misses
and Sevket counters with a nice leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sevket just misses with a elbow thrown towards Imhotep's brow.
Imhotep missing with knees to the body.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Imhotep is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Sevket.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nefertum Imhotep. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sevket moves into the clinch.
Imhotep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sevket blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Sevket.
Sevket landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sevket blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sevket obliges.
Imhotep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sevket comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Sevket pulls Imhotep into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imhotep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sevket is proving hard to escape from.

Sevket kicks Imhotep off and gets to his feet.

Sevket moves into the clinch.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sevket with a knee to the head.
Sevket wants a takedown.
Sevket is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imhotep.

Imhotep drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket wants to stand but Imhotep is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imhotep is on top in guard.
Sevket wants to sweep here but Imhotep controlling him for the moment.
Imhotep thows a big elbow that misses.
Sevket has momentary wrist control but Imhotep slips an elbow through the middle.

Imhotep stands up and waves to Sevket to follow him.

Sevket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sevket is trying to maintain a safe position but Imhotep gets an underhook and turns Sevket into the ropes.

Imhotep has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sevket clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep misses with a punch to the head.
Imhotep throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Imhotep throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Imhotep is working the ground and pound. Can Sevket escape?
Sevket is trying to get back to his feet but Imhotep has full control of the position and if anything, Sevket has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Imhotep manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sevket is trying to stand back up.
Sevket breaks Imhotep's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sevket tries to stand but Imhotep is controlling from the bottom.
Imhotep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sevket trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imhotep's guard.
Imhotep will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sevket stands up from Imhotep's guard - Sevket perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sevket manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Sevket rushes Imhotep and presses him up against the ropes.
Sevket lands a nice knee to the body.

Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Sevket clinches up against the ropes.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Imhotep stalling in the clinch but Sevket improves position.
Sevket tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Imhotep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket lands an elbow inside that Imhotep shrugs off.
Imhotep wants to break free but Sevket has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Imhotep as Sevket tries to tie him up.
Imhotep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sevket with a knee to the head.
Sevket putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Imhotep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sevket as Imhotep tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derya Sevket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Imhotep swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sevket takes the fight into the clinch.
Sevket landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sevket is working for takedown but Imhotep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Imhotep goes for a takedown attempt but Sevket pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Sevket pushes Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sevket lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sevket just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sevket looking for a takedown.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imhotep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Imhotep trying to control the position but instead, Sevket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imhotep into the ropes.

Sevket manages to break the clinch.
Sevket showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Imhotep.

Sevket drives through and clinches with Imhotep against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sevket's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sevket takes the fight into the clinch.
Imhotep tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nefertum Imhotep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imhotep taking a breather.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Derya Sevket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sevket lands a nice elbow.
Sevket lands a knee to the head.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Sevket manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sevket is on top in guard.
Sevket would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Imhotep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Derya Sevket has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sevket somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

Sevket closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Imhotep is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sevket.
Sevket scores with a knee to the head.
Sevket is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Sevket manages to break the clinch.
Sevket avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Sevket slips to the side

and Sevket moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sevket.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Sevket blocks the elbow strike.
Sevket blocks an elbow strike from Imhotep.
Sevket lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sevket putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Imhotep in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Sevket with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep wants to get back to striking at distance but Sevket won't allow it.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Imhotep manages to break the clinch.

Sevket has Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket tries to stall but Imhotep uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Imhotep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sevket walks away with a smile on his face. Imhotep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Sevket.
Imhotep tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sevket counters with an inside leg kick.
Imhotep tries to clinch

and Sevket counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sevket.
Sevket blocks the elbow strike.

Sevket manages to break the clinch.

Imhotep clinches up against the ropes.
Imhotep can't break the clinch.
Imhotep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sevket trying to stall but Imhotep improves his position.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Imhotep pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Imhotep wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Imhotep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sevket tries for a takedown but Imhotep manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imhotep is looking to break free of the clinch but Sevket has double underhooks.
Sevket landing knees to the head.
Sevket is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sevket dodges an elbow strike from Imhotep.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but Sevket blocks with his arms.
Sevket is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sevket landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sevket displaying some good clinch control by pressing Imhotep up against the ropes.
Imhotep wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sevket has him pressed against the ropes.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sevket avoids it.

Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep wants to clinch but Sevket slips to the side

and Sevket counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sevket stands up.

Sevket drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derya Sevket really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Imhotep tries to clinch but Sevket moves away
and Sevket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imhotep tries to clinch

and Sevket moves into the clinch.
Imhotep has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sevket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Sevket manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Imhotep is looking to stand up but Sevket won't let him.

Sevket is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Sevket lands a takedown into guard.

Sevket gets to his feet - Imhotep follows without any prompting.

Imhotep tries to keep at a distance but Sevket has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sevket pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Imhotep wants to clinch.
Imhotep tries to close the distance and clinch but Sevket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Imhotep closes the distance but Sevket moves to the side

and Sevket moves into the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Sevket holds him up against the ropes and eventually Imhotep drops back down to his feet.
Sevket connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sevket manages to break the clinch.

Sevket clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Imhotep's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Imhotep is stalling here.
Imhotep tries to circle away but Sevket has him pinned against the ropes.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nefertum Imhotep. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.

Sevket wants the takedown. Imhotep is fighting it off but Sevket persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Imhotep's guard against the ropes.
Sevket is looking to work some ground and pound but Imhotep has wrist control.
Imhotep manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Sevket bucks up and throws Imhotep to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Imhotep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sevket moves into the clinch.

Sevket is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Imhotep can't fight it off and eventually Sevket manages to take the fight to the floor. Imhotep looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sevket prevents Imhotep from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket stopping the sweep attempt from Imhotep.

Sevket gets to his feet - Imhotep follows without any prompting.
Imhotep takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sevket clinches with his opponent.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Imhotep is trying to push Sevket away but Sevket has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Imhotep takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sevket lands a knee to the body.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sevket using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Imhotep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket crunches a lovely knee into Imhotep's ribcage.
Sevket is trying to break free.
Imhotep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sevket has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sevket tries for a takedown but Imhotep manages to get underhooks.
Sevket tries a knee to the head but Imhotep blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sevket changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Imhotep fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sevket keeps the fight on the outside.

Sevket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Imhotep is defending well for now.
Sevket wants to stall.
Imhotep misses with an elbow strike.
Imhotep jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sevket walks away with a smile on his face. Imhotep gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sevket has Imhotep up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sevket missing with knees to the body.
Sevket avoids a wild elbow strike from Imhotep.

Imhotep manages to pull guard.
Imhotep is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sevket tries to roll over but Imhotep keeps him under control.
Sevket is trying to stand up here but Imhotep is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Imhotep connects with a nice short shot to Sevket's temple.
Sevket pushes Imhotep off looking to stand but Imhotep dives back in and keeps control.
Imhotep is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sevket!

Imhotep working for a guillotine from mount but Sevket is in no mood to give up.
Sevket avoids a series of strikes thrown by Imhotep.
Sevket is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Imhotep controlling the pace for now.
Imhotep seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sevket for as long as he can get away with.
Imhotep misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sevket regains half guard.
Sevket is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derya Sevket dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nefertum Imhotep's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Imhotep tries to clinch up

and Sevket counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Imhotep misses with a knee strike.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imhotep is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sevket is keeping busy.
Sevket with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Imhotep takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Sevket lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sevket utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Imhotep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sevket wants a takedown.

Imhotep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sevket uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Imhotep manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Sevket closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Imhotep's guard.
Sevket wants to pass the guard but Imhotep is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sevket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Imhotep wants to get back to his feet but Sevket is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Imhotep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sevket is one step ahead there.

Sevket gets to his feet - Imhotep follows without any prompting.

Sevket closes the distance and clinches.
Imhotep takes an elbow to the temple.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sevket tries to land a knee to the head but Imhotep blocks with his arms.
Sevket landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Imhotep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sevket is defending well for now.
Imhotep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Imhotep has Sevket pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Sevket manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Imhotep throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imhotep gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Imhotep on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket is working for takedown but Imhotep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nefertum Imhotep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derya Sevket.
Imhotep fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Imhotep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sevket smiles and moves away.

Sevket clinches.
Sevket lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sevket is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Imhotep is defending well for now.
Sevket wants to break free but Imhotep has control.
Sevket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Imhotep has him pressed against the ropes.
Imhotep is trying to break the clinch but Sevket has him pressed against the ropes.
Sevket trying to stall but Imhotep improves his position.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.
Sevket throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Imhotep blocks it with crossed arms.
Sevket stops a takedown attempt from Imhotep.
Imhotep dodges an elbow strike from Sevket.
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sevket just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Sevket using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Imhotep is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Sevket manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sevket moves into the clinch.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imhotep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Imhotep tries to land knees in the clinch but Sevket avoids the damage to the body.
Imhotep tries to pull guard but Sevket won't allow it.
Sevket landing knees to the head.
Imhotep fails to pull guard.
Sevket lands a nice knee to the body.
Sevket working Imhotep over with knees to the body.

Sevket has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Imhotep regains guard immediately.

Sevket stands up and waves to Imhotep to follow him.
Imhotep fails in his attempt to clinch.

Sevket rushes Imhotep and presses him up against the ropes.
Imhotep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sevket unloads a knee to the mid-section. Imhotep lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sevket looking to throw knees to the head but Imhotep is blocking nicely.
Imhotep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sevket looking to slow down the pace here.
Imhotep tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sevket smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sevket takes the fight into the clinch.
Sevket lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Imhotep misses with an elbow over the top.

Sevket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sevket closes the distance and pushes Imhotep back into the ropes.
Imhotep looking to throw knees to the head but Sevket is blocking nicely.

Sevket breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sevket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sevket connects with a nasty looking knee right to Imhotep's face.
Imhotep is working for takedown but Sevket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sevket throws a knee to the head but misses.
Imhotep tries to land knees in the clinch but Sevket avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imhotep wants a takedown but no success here.
Sevket with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Imhotep misses with a knee strike.
Imhotep takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nefertum Imhotep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derya Sevket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imhotep tries to break the clinch but Sevket is controlling the position.
Sevket stalling in the clinch but Imhotep improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derya Sevket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sevket 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Derya Sevket!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Derya Sevket!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Derya Sevket!

Derya Sevket wins by unanimous decision! Derya Sevket retains his heavyweight title!