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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 25474 p4p, 25856 weight class) and Alex Dennie (ranked 440 p4p, 474 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Dennie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dennie is stalling here.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Dennie has him pressed against the cage.
Dennie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position.
Dennie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Dennie's legs - danger averted.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Dennie trying to control the position.
Dennie has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Dennie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dennie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dennie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dennie, up you get!
Dennie clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to stall but Dennie improves his position.
Dennie pulls guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor won't allow Dennie to sweep him here.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennie has wrist control.
Dennie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennie is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dennie trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Dennie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Dennie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor trying to control but Dennie is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to stand but Dennie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor passes Dennie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor trying to control the action but Dennie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dennie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dennie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dennie closes the distance and clinches.
Dennie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.
Taylor has his foot on Dennie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennie works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennie is still trying to improve position.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor postures up in Dennie's guard and throws a big left but Dennie blocks it.
Taylor 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.
Dennie working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Dennie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Dennie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor tries for a kimura but Dennie is defending well.
Dennie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working away.
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Dennie is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dennie wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Dennie tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennie keeps working.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dennie down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennie is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
Taylor wants to control but Dennie is keeping him busy.
Dennie is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennie can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dennie wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Dennie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Taylor is tapping! Great win for Dennie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Dennie!
A very excited looking Alex Dennie 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.
In defeat, John Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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