|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
275 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
|
200 cm
26
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico wants to clinch up but Wise keeps it at a distance.
Rico fails with the takedown.
Rico shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rico showed some decent athleticism there.
Wise moves into full guard.
Wise tries to strike from the bottom.
Wise keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico connects with a couple of short punches.
Rico preventing the sweep.
Rico connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wise thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wise 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.
Rico stopping the sweep attempt from Wise.
Rico thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rico has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Wise as Rico shoots in.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Rico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Johnny Rico has been cut.
Wise scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rico is not content to let Wise control the position.
Rico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wise.
Rico flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico tries to roll over but Wise keeps him under control.
Wise is pressing down on Rico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rico is holding on for now.
Rico avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wise.
Wise looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rico scores with a few weak punches.
Wise stalling.
Wise missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico keeping full guard, as Wise tries to pass.
Wise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wise is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wise is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wise throwing strikes but missing.
Rico trying to keep a closed guard but Wise is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wise makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wise postures up in Rico's guard and throws a big left but Rico blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wise is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rico is striking from the bottom but Wise uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wise not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wise not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut.
That's time! Wise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rico misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rico tries to clinch up.
Rico fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wise sprawls well initially but Rico persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wise manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rico stopping the sweep attempt from Wise.
Rico thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico cracks Wise with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wise has his foot on Rico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rico works his way back into a safe position though.
Wise lands an upkick as Rico stands over him.
Wise working for a triangle but Rico defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rico lands a couple of digs.
Dennis Wise overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rico won't allow Wise to sweep him here.
Wise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rico's guard.
Wise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rico looking for a sweep. Not yet Rico, not yet.
Rico keeping full guard, as Wise tries to pass.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Wise from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico wants to sweep here but Wise controlling him for the moment.
Rico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wise trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
Rico throwing short punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wise decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rico's guard.
Rico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rico working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wise postures up in Rico's guard and throws a big left but Rico blocks it.
Wise throwing strikes from guard but Rico blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rico is on top in guard.
Rico is working Wise over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Wise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wise throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wise avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wise 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.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wise escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rico.
Wise keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dennis Wise will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wise is defended easily by Rico.
Wise misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis Wise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wise cracks Rico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rico slips under a jab.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wise.
Rico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wise counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rico moves into full guard.
Rico is trying to keep Wise in close.
Wise wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Wise throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wise stands and throws Rico's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rico misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wise working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wise tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rico regains half guard.
Wise thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rico to regain full guard.
Rico will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rico throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wise passes Rico's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wise working over Rico with some ground and pound. Rico looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rico defending well though.
Wise is looking to advance position but Rico won't allow it.
Wise landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rico is looking for a sweep. Wise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wise missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wise sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rico defending well though.
Wise sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rico defending well though.
Rico wants to control but Wise is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Wise counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wise wants a takedown.
Dennis Wise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wise turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wise manages to end up in side control.
Wise is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rico will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rico misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wise is looking to take a break and control but Rico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rico regains half guard.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Wise is trying to control. Rico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wise passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wise showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wise has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wise!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
