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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Stulejka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis DeYoung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zbigniew Stulejka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeYoung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stulejka did well to prevent DeYoung getting side control.
DeYoung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeYoung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeYoung moves into full mount! Stulejka won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stulejka is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
DeYoung throwing strikes here but Stulejka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeYoung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stulejka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
DeYoung lands a nice shot to the head.
DeYoung controlling the position easily from mount.
DeYoung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stulejka is on top in guard.
Stulejka won't allow DeYoung to sweep him here.
DeYoung trying to control the position.
DeYoung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeYoung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stulejka defends it easily.
DeYoung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stulejka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stulejka postures up in DeYoung's guard and throws a big left but DeYoung blocks it.
Stulejka postures up.
DeYoung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stulejka manages to get himself to full guard.
Stulejka is looking to stand up but DeYoung isn't so interested in that idea.
DeYoung is stalling in the full guard.
DeYoung trying to control the position from guard on top but Stulejka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stulejka wants to get back to his feet but DeYoung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeYoung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dennis DeYoung.
DeYoung closes the distance and pushes Stulejka back into the cage.
Stulejka is trying to break the clinch but DeYoung has him pressed against the cage.
Stulejka trying to stall but DeYoung improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis DeYoung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stulejka misses with a lunging right hand
and DeYoung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stulejka tries to roll over but DeYoung keeps him under control.
DeYoung controlling the action here.
DeYoung drops an elbow to the side of Stulejka's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're going to have a standup here because Dennis DeYoung wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
DeYoung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stulejka did well to prevent DeYoung getting side control.
DeYoung trying to pass the guard but Stulejka defending well.
Dennis DeYoung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeYoung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stulejka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from DeYoung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung wants to pass the guard but Stulejka is keeping the position.
DeYoung 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.
DeYoung stands and steps away. Stulejka gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeYoung working over Stulejka with some ground and pound. Stulejka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeYoung trying to mount his opponent but Stulejka defends it.
DeYoung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stulejka is trying to stand.
Stulejka is breathing heavily.
DeYoung tries to pass to full mount but Stulejka defends it.
Stulejka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeYoung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung tries to pass to full mount but Stulejka defends it.
Stulejka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeYoung.
DeYoung lands with a punch from half guard.
DeYoung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeYoung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stulejka blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeYoung.
DeYoung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis DeYoung dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
DeYoung has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeYoung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stulejka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeYoung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stulejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeYoung breaks the clinch.
DeYoung pushes Stulejka up against the cage in a clinch.
DeYoung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stulejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis DeYoung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeYoung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stulejka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stulejka moves into the clinch.
DeYoung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stulejka is trying to break the clinch but DeYoung is controlling him.
DeYoung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stulejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeYoung manages to pull guard.
DeYoung keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Stulejka trying to control the position from guard on top but DeYoung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung wants to stand up but Stulejka is controlling him.
Stulejka throws a big right hand that misses.
Stulejka slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stulejka lands a nice short elbow.
DeYoung tries to get to full guard but Stulejka has control of the leg.
Stulejka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeYoung kicks Stulejka off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeYoung is defended easily by Stulejka.
Stulejka thows a leg kick but DeYoung checks it
and DeYoung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stulejka won't be happy with that.
DeYoung 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.
Stulejka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeYoung trying to control the action but Stulejka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stulejka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stulejka is looking for a sweep.
DeYoung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stulejka is looking for a sweep.
Stulejka defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by DeYoung.
DeYoung controls the position.
Stulejka tries to escape but DeYoung is in control.
DeYoung content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from DeYoung are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeYoung controls the position.
DeYoung stands up.
DeYoung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zbigniew Stulejka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis DeYoung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeYoung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeYoung advances to half guard.
DeYoung decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis DeYoung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeYoung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis DeYoung!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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