PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Dennis (ranked 1210 p4p, 162 weight class) and Alfredo Negreiros (ranked 945 p4p, 131 weight class). Alfredo Negreiros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dennis
vs
Negreiros

194 cm
31
170 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

180 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Negreiros!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dennis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Negreiros to the mat! Negreiros manages to get full guard.

Dennis 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Negreiros wants to stand up but Dennis is controlling him.

Dennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Negreiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negreiros manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Negreiros's guard.

Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Negreiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negreiros manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Negreiros's guard.
Dennis prevents Negreiros from getting back to his feet.
Dennis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Negreiros is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreiros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis .

Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Negreiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negreiros manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Negreiros's guard.
Negreiros wants to stand and escape but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis won't allow Negreiros to get back to his feet.
Negreiros is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dennis pushing down on Negreiros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dennis is looking for a kimura here.

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

Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Negreiros is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Dennis is working for a submission of some sort.

Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Negreiros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.

Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dennis is trying to work for a kimura but Negreiros is defending well.

Dennis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Negreiros sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreiros is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well.
Negreiros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dennis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dennis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dennis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negreiros defends it well.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dennis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis .

Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis .

Dennis is working for a submission of some sort.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Dennis is working for a kimura but Negreiros is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Dennis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown attempt by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Negreiros, which made it look bad.

Negreiros instigates a clinch.
Dennis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Negreiros misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
Dennis blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dennis .
Dennis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negreiros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis .
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Negreiros can do to turn this around?
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Negreiros misses with the head strike.
Negreiros lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Negreiros to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros won't allow it.
Dennis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dennis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Negreiros walks away with a smile on his face. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Negreiros clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Negreiros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Negreiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but Negreiros has him pressed against the cage.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.

Dennis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kareem Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Negreiros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis stops Negreiros from getting back to his feet.

Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dennis is looking for a kimura but Negreiros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennis to get the leverage.
Negreiros pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control.

Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dennis prevents Negreiros from standing back up.

Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Negreiros defends the submission attempt.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet.

Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis .

Negreiros is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis .
Negreiros is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well.

Dennis is working for a kimura but Negreiros is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dennis stops Negreiros from getting back to his feet.

Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Negreiros defends the submission attempt.

Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Negreiros is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis .

Dennis is trying to work for a kimura but Negreiros is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dennis seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alfredo Negreiros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Negreiros takes the fight into the clinch.
Negreiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dennis has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negreiros throws a head punch that misses.
Negreiros working aggressively here.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Negreiros, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Negreiros against the cage but Negreiros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Negreiros.
Dennis attempts a counter takedown but Negreiros avoids it well and moves away.
Dennis walks into a stiff left hand from Negreiros.
Dennis shoots for a double leg takedown but Negreiros sprawls well. He's pushed Dennis 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negreiros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Negreiros lands a glancing blow to the side of Dennis 's head.

Negreiros moves into the clinch.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negreiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dennis fails to pull guard.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Negreiros.
Negreiros lands a shoulder strike.

Dennis is rocked!
Dennis working aggressively here.
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Negreiros lands a big right hand that drops Dennis ! The killer instinct kicks in and Negreiros finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Negreiros!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.