|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Averyanov (ranked 571 p4p, 944 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 91 p4p, 146 weight class). Averyanov's entrance music is Drago's Entrance Theme. A fine choice. Andrei Averyanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
29
211
15 - 7 - 0 |
|
192 cm
26
225
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Fast |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Averyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennison lands in his opponent's guard.
Dennison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison cracks Averyanov with a solid left hand.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Averyanov keeps moving.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Averyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennison is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Dennison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Dennison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dennison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Dennison slips the punch.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Averyanov lands with a cross.
Dennison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Dennison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averyanov is trying to stand up here but Dennison is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Averyanov's coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Averyanov taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off looking to stand but Dennison dives back in and keeps control.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Averyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Dennison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dennison lands a couple of digs.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Averyanov dodges the ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Averyanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averyanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Dennison dominates the positioning.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
Dennison working the strikes but Averyanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Averyanov is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Averyanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison lands with an uppercut that bounces Averyanov off the cage and back into range.
Dennison shoots in but Averyanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Averyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Dennison avoids it.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averyanov tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averyanov to the ground. Averyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averyanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Dennison.
Nice body punch from Dennison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Dennison.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Dennison avoids it well.
Jab from Dennison.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Averyanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison passes to side control.
Averyanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Averyanov is avoiding damage well.
Dennison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
The strikes coming from Dennison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Averyanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennison is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Averyanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Averyanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennison.
Averyanov is pushing Dennison's head away, looking to escape. Dennison manages to hold on to the position though.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Dennison crashes against the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison feints and as Averyanov raises his hands in defense, Dennison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averyanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison scores with a decent looking hook.
Averyanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennison.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averyanov as he avoids it easily.
Dennison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison shoots for a double leg takedown but Averyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dennison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Averyanov swivels and escapes.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Dennison catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Dennison misses.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Dennison lands with an overhand left.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Averyanov sprawls well. Averyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennison gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averyanov is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Averyanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dennison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Dennison ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Averyanov moves forwards but Dennison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Averyanov looks to land a left hand but Dennison moved out of range nicely.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dennison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennison off to one side.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
48% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
