PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Dempsey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Potter
vs
Dempsey

220 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

201 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrus Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dempsey gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
Dempsey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Potter's thigh. Potter counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dempsey stays in close to Potter's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Potter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dempsey on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dempsey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter trying to control the position.
Dempsey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dempsey looking to pass the guard.
Potter is trying to keep Dempsey in close.
Dempsey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Potter is trying to control the position but Dempsey postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Potter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dempsey tries to avoid it but Potter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dempsey to the ground. Dempsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Potter has managed to clinch.
Potter tries to pull guard but Dempsey holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
Potter is struggling to control the position.
Potter tries to work over Dempsey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to pull guard but Dempsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter tries to land knees in the clinch but Dempsey avoids the damage to the body.
Potter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Potter jumps guard but Dempsey stands there with Potter around his waist. Potter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Dempsey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dempsey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dempsey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Potter won't allow Dempsey to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dempsey controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Dempsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dempsey thows a leg kick but Potter checks it
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dempsey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Potter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Potter successfully pulls guard.
We've been informed that Dempsey has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Potter has an active guard here but Dempsey has managed to pass into half guard.

Potter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dempsey controlling the action here.

Dempsey is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Potter wants to control but Dempsey is keeping busy.
Dempsey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potter just holding on.
Dempsey with a couple of short strikes.
Dempsey controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey avoids the attempt from Potter to control.
Potter is squirming around, avoiding Dempsey's attempts to control the action.
Dempsey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Potter wants to hold on but Dempsey pushes him away.
Dempsey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Dempsey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Potter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Potter shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dempsey working Potter over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Dempsey 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. This is the final round!

Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dempsey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Potter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dempsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potter's guard.

Dempsey trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Dempsey stands and throws Potter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Potter's face as Dempsey controls the position.
Dempsey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Potter!
Potter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dempsey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Potter is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Potter throws a strike but Dempsey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Potter has his foot on Dempsey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dempsey works his way back into a safe position though.
Dempsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Potter has a closed guard, preventing Dempsey from standing up.

Potter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dempsey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey throws a big elbow that misses.

Potter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dempsey pushing down on Potter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dempsey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Potter is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Dempsey!
A victorious Henry Dempsey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.