PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 1198 p4p, 146 weight class) and Kareem Dennis (ranked 1915 p4p, 204 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bang
vs
Dennis

200 cm
38
222 lbs
31 - 26 - 0

194 cm
36
247 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

OLIMPO
Urban Fighter

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 31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Kareem Dennis !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis .
Bang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Dennis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis 's best efforts.

Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.
Bang tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is not content to let Dennis control the position.

Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Bang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis prevents Bang from standing back up.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.

Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.

Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.

Bang actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control.

Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Bang defending well.

Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Dennis slows the pace down in half guard.

Bang makes his way to full guard, as Dennis worked for a kimura.

Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis advances to half guard.

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

Bang actively working from the bottom here.

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

Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dennis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.

Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dennis is working for a kimura but Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dennis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bang.

Bang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dennis manages to pull guard.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dennis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Bang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennis 's guard.

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

Dennis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dennis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Dennis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.

Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Dennis looking for submissions off his back.

Dennis actively working from the bottom here.

Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang is looking to advance position but Dennis won't allow it.
Dennis moves into full guard.

Bang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis looking to control.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is looking to control Bang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?

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

Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Dennis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennis gets full guard.
Bang won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
Dennis keeps trying to improve his position.
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
Bang throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis can't keep his opponent in guard - Bang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Bang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis trying to control here.

Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennis sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miro Bang dominated that second round.
That's time! Bang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bang tries to sprawl but Dennis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bang punching from the bottom.

Dennis is looking for a kimura but Bang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennis to get the leverage.

Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dennis wants to control the pace but Bang is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Dennis is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Bang 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.

Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennis pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kareem Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Bang defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Dennis is pressing down on Bang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bang is holding on for now.

Dennis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bang is just riding it out for now. Dennis eventually gives up the hold.
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Dennis prevents Bang from standing back up.
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bang defends it.
Dennis controlling the pace.
Dennis prevents Bang from standing back up.
Bang tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis is looking to stall here but Bang recovers full guard.

Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.

Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bang 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.
Dennis 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bang keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.

Bang 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.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Dennis trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Dennis !
A very excited looking Kareem Dennis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.