PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lights Out. Dennis has chosen Bark at the moon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Man
vs
Dennis

186 cm
32
180 lbs
32 - 12 - 0

185 cm
31
178 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Brute

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man slips a straight right by Dennis.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Dennis moves away and avoids it.
Dennis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Dennis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dennis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Dennis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man jabs at Dennis's body.
Dennis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dennis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Dennis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Dennis.
Dennis blocks a jab.
Dennis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dennis with a poor takedown
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dennis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dennis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorge Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man avoids the body shot from Dennis.
Dennis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man misses with a hook.
Dennis swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Dennis's shoulder, as Dennis tries to avoid the shot.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Dennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ice Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a poor cross that misses

and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man is not content to let Dennis control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dennis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man is looking for a sweep.
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 Ice Man will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dennis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dennis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man cracks a nice hook into Dennis's ribs.
Ice Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dennis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Man misses.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dennis doesn't seem bothered though.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Dennis misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis with a nice cross.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Dennis had a free shot at his head there.
Ice Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man works the jab nicely.
Dennis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Dennis.

Dennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Dennis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.

Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man pulls Dennis in to control the position.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man is pulling down on Dennis's head. It's preventing any offense from Dennis, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ice Man.
Dennis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Ice Man will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Dennis works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Dennis sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Dennis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dennis misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dennis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dennis tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a combination that misses
and Dennis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dennis misses with a hook.
Dennis with a nice cross.
Dennis tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man looks to land a right hand but Dennis moved out of range.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Man swings away with a body shot that misses

and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man parries the strikes from Dennis easily there. Dennis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man to escape.
Man regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dennis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Man moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Man pulls Dennis in close to prevent any damage.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Jorge Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Dennis misses.
Dennis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dennis scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Dennis coming out on top.
Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Dennis defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man moves away from the strike by Dennis.
Dennis connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Dennis.
Dennis scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Dennis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man misses with an uppercut. Dennis saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man thuds a left hand into Dennis's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man moves away from the strike by Dennis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Dennis really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Man lands a jab to Dennis's midsection.
Dennis throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Dennis moves away and avoids it.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Dennis misses with an uppercut.
Dennis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dennis works Man's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dennis misses its intended target.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dennis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dennis throws out the jab.
Man throws a series of strikes that have Dennis backpedaling.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man looks to land a right hand but Dennis moved out of range.
Dennis shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Dennis.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Dennis on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Dennis finds it's target.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dennis.
Dennis misses with a body shot.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man scores with a jab. Dennis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Dennis's head back.
Man misses with an uppercut
and Dennis counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Nice shot lands for Man.
A right-left combo lands from Man.
Dennis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man misses with a combination
and Dennis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Dennis slips the punch.

Man gets caught flat footed, as Dennis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dennis stalling away here and it's allowed Man to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dennis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Man had his way with Jorge Dennis in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Dennis jabs at Man's body.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Dennis staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with the left hand. Dennis knows he should have avoided that one.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man throws a hook but Dennis blocks it.
Man misses with a hook
and Dennis counters with a nice uppercut.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dennis.
Dennis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Dennis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dennis.
Dennis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis fails with the takedown
and Man counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jorge Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ice Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Dennis.

Dennis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dennis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dennis in the domination position with Man hanging on.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dennis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Man parries the strikes from Dennis easily there. Dennis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Dennis lands some shots froms side control.
Dennis with the ground and pound but Man regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dennis looks to land a strike but Man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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 Ice Man.
I think Man 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Man!
Ice Man is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ice Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.