PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pennywise The Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dennis
vs
The Clown

173 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dante Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pennywise The Clown!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for The Clown with that takedown attempt.
Dennis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennis works the jab nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennis!
Dennis scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Dennis both land. Nice combination.
The Clown shoots in but Dennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Clown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Dennis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Clown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dennis's waist but Dennis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Clown off to one side.
Dante Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pennywise The Clown.

Dennis gets tackled into the cage by The Clown. The Clown maintains the clinch.
The Clown wants a takedown.

The Clown gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Clown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dennis's head.
The Clown thows a huge punch but Dennis dodges it nicely.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as The Clown sits in half guard.
Dennis wants to improve his position but The Clown is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
The Clown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Clown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Clown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Clown wants to take a breather but Dennis is having none of it.
Nice strikes from The Clown there.
The Clown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennis wants to control but The Clown is keeping busy.
The Clown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Clown with the ground and pound but Dennis uses the opportunity to regain guard.

The Clown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Clown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Clown throws a big right hand that misses.
The Clown scoring with some ground and pound.
The Clown distracts Dennis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Clown is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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 trying to keep a closed guard but The Clown is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Clown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The Clown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dennis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Clown has Dennis in his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis tries to stand but The Clown is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dennis got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Clown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennis has managed to get both his arms back between The Clown's legs - danger averted.

The Clown 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.

The Clown 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Clown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

The Clown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Clown can do anything to dispel that myth.

The Clown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dennis passes into side control.
The Clown is not content to let Dennis control the position.
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 Dante Dennis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dennis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Clown eats them both and turns towards Dennis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pennywise The Clown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Clown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dennis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Clown.
The Clown fails with the takedown.
The Clown shoots in looking for a takedown but Dennis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Clown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dante Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pennywise The Clown.
Dennis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dennis.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Clown can do to turn this around?
Dennis cracks a nice hook into The Clown's ribs.
The Clown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to avoid it but The Clown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dennis to the ground. Dennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Clown misses with a takedown attempt - Dennis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Clown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Clown shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis lands a jab-cross combination.
The Clown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennis circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Clown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dennis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Clown is breathing heavily.
Dennis jabs at The Clown's body.
Dennis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dennis duly obliges.
The Clown shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennis tries to sprawl out of it but The Clown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis cracks The Clown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dennis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dennis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dennis duly obliges.
Dennis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dennis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Clown eats them both and turns towards Dennis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis 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 Clown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennis defends it nicely.
The Clown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Clown somewhat.
Dante Dennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Clown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Clown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dennis lands a body shot.
Dante Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis lands with a nice combination. The Clown backs away looking to recover.
Dennis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dennis lands with a hook. The Clown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Clown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Clown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennis circles away.
Dante Dennis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dennis lands with a cross.
Dennis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dennis throws a series of strikes that have The Clown backpedaling.
Dennis scores with a three punch combo!
Dennis scores with a jab to the head.
Dennis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Clown backs up against the cage.
The Clown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Clown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dennis.
The Clown shoots in for a takedown but Dennis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dennis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Clown eats them both and turns towards Dennis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Clown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dennis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dennis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Clown.
Dennis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dennis. No joy for The Clown on that attempt.
The Clown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dennis lands with a shot to the body.
Dennis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Clown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Clown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dennis scores with a punch to the head.
The Clown shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed The Clown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis connects with a body shot that sends The Clown's belly button to the back.
Dennis works over The Clown's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from Dennis both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot by Dennis.
Dennis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Clown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dennis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Clown closes the distance and clinches up with Dennis, looking for a takedown. The Clown pushes Dennis against the cage but Dennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Clown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dennis is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dennis throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennis!
The Clown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dennis defends well and The Clown ends up having to push Dennis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Dennis 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!

The Clown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Clown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dennis lands a jab to the nose.
The Clown has a takedown stuffed.
The Clown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

The Clown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dennis quickly recovers to half guard.
Dennis blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Clown.
The Clown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Clown is pressing down on Dennis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dennis is holding on for now.

The Clown seems to be looking for submissions.
Dennis wants to control but The Clown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Clown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
The Clown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Clown working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis has his hands clasped together around The Clown's back. He's all about the action.
Dennis continues to stall.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Clown is working away from the top position though.
Dennis is trying to stand back up but The Clown is controlling him

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Clown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

The Clown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Clown prevents Dennis from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is controlling The Clown's trapped leg to prevent The Clown from advancing to side control.
Dennis is trying to stand.
Dennis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Clown.
Dennis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dennis is trying to control but can't.
Dennis keeping hold of The Clown's head, controlling as best he can.
The Clown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Clown looks to land a strike but Dennis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The Clown has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.
Pennywise The Clown has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Clown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dennis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Clown fails with a takedown attempt.
Dennis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Clown's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis punishes The Clown's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Clown is defended easily by Dennis.
Pennywise The Clown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dante Dennis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pennywise The Clown.
Dennis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Clown on the side of the head.

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 Dante Dennis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Dennis!