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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 642 p4p, 1377 weight class) and Kemp Dennis (ranked 83 p4p, 180 weight class). Kemp Dennis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220
9 - 4 - 0 |
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10 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis gets a double leg takedown into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
Boytsov trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Boytsov passes into half guard.
Dennis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boytsov is working away from the top position though.
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but Dennis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boytsov to get the leverage.
Boytsov is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boytsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boytsov's back!
Boytsov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dennis's guard. Nice work there by Boytsov.
Boytsov trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Boytsov looking to pass the guard.
Boytsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boytsov won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
Boytsov 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.
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Boytsov.
Boytsov 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.
Dennis is in close to Boytsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
Boytsov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis stands and throws Boytsov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boytsov 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.
Boytsov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dennis off and has taken his back!
Dennis rolls, trying to escape but Boytsov keeps control of the position.
Dennis is still trying to improve position.
Dennis fending off the submission attempt from Boytsov.
Dennis is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dennis is defending well though. Boytsov let's go of the attempt for now.
Dennis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boytsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boytsov misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Dennis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boytsov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boytsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Boytsov, not yet.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boytsov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Dennis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dennis manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Dennis's guard.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boytsov wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boytsov controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
Boytsov has gone for a leg lock! Dennis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Dennis defends easily.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boytsov is keeping the position for now.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boytsov looking to control.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov 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 pushing down on Boytsov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boytsov has hold of Dennis's hands but Dennis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boytsov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boytsov is in trouble now - Dennis has advanced to mount!
Boytsov is looking to get to half guard.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Dennis unloading with bombs!
Dennis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dennis lands a couple of good shots and Boytsov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is taking a good look at Boytsov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dennis!
Dennis connects with a big shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis lands punches and elbows.
Boytsov prevents Dennis from getting a body triangle.
Boytsov wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennis gets his hands free.
Dennis scores with strikes from the back.
Dennis is landing with strikes from the back.
Dennis struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dennis keeps control of the position as Boytsov tries to break free.
Dennis is working the ground and pound. Can Boytsov escape?
Boytsov tries to roll but Dennis sticks to his back.
Dennis landing with strikes.
Dennis gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is trying to break free.
Boytsov trying to control but not successfully.
Boytsov is trapped and Dennis is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Dennis lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Boytsov right now.
Will Dennis go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dennis connects with a big shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Boytsov throws a shot from downtown. Dennis moves away and avoids it.
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Dennis ducks down to avoid it.
Dennis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boytsov's half guard.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boytsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennis postures up.
Boytsov being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Boytsov's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Boytsov is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Boytsov is keeping the position.
Boytsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boytsov is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Boytsov's brow.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Boytsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis 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.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boytsov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Boytsov keeps moving.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boytsov 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 is working Boytsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis trying to control but Boytsov is working from the bottom.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boytsov's guard.
Boytsov wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov gets full guard.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Boytsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dennis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dennis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dennis!
Boytsov is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis cracks Boytsov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boytsov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
An out of breath Kemp Dennis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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