PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Bonga (ranked 4802 p4p, 3337 weight class) and Kemp Dennis (ranked 521 p4p, 409 weight class). The key to victory for Omar Bonga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bonga
vs
Dennis

190 cm
19
216
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
210
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sakura Style
Champion Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Bonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonga somewhat.
Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonga defends it well.

Dennis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonga's guard.

Bonga pushes Dennis off and gets back to his feet.
Bonga throws a sloppy body shot

and Dennis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Bonga.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonga wants to control the position but Dennis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bonga's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonga defending well though.
Bonga is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga punching from the bottom.
Dennis controlling the pace.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Bonga's hands, connecting with Bonga's forehead.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis working over Bonga with some ground and pound. Bonga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis is nestled in close to Bonga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bonga has one foot on Dennis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonga leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Dennis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bonga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dennis has a takedown stuffed.
Omar Bonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bonga is predictable there

and Dennis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dennis.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonga being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonga tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonga shoots in and drives through. Dennis sprawls well.

Bonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dennis sprawls well initially but Bonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemp Dennis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dennis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bonga wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis wants to control but Bonga is keeping him busy.
Bonga tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
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. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bonga's temple.
Bonga taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
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. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bonga's temple.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis working Bonga over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennis throws a strike but Bonga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dennis postures up in Bonga's guard and throws a big left but Bonga blocks it.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.

Bonga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonga throws an elbow that misses. Dennis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonga's guard. Nice move by Dennis!

Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis distracts Bonga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is looking to control Bonga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?
Dennis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dennis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonga.
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonga wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy.

Bonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dennis defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Bonga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonga thows a huge punch but Dennis dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonga in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennis is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonga from advancing to side control.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Dennis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Bonga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dennis's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga misses with a leg kick

so Dennis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.

Bonga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dennis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dennis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Dennis with that takedown attempt.
Omar Bonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Bonga throws a leg kick but Dennis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dennis checks it well.

Bonga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dennis's guard.
Dennis controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonga landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonga wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis 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.
Dennis wants to hit a sweep here but Bonga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dennis there!
Dennis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bonga.
Bonga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Bonga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dennis has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonga avoids the attempt from Dennis to control.
BOOM! Bonga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dennis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bonga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonga is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Dennis is controlling Bonga's trapped leg to prevent Bonga from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonga wants to take a breather but Dennis is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonga is nestled in close to Dennis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Bonga working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonga working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennis trying to hold on to Bonga's head to control him but Bonga postures up.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dennis's head.
Bonga throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
Omar Bonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bonga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dennis is trying is best to control the position here.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis tries to roll over but Bonga keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonga throws a leg kick

and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bonga!
Dennis working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennis is controlling him well.
Dennis taking a breather here.
Bonga prevents Dennis from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Bonga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kemp Dennis!
A very excited looking Kemp Dennis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Omar Bonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '.