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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pj Denn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Denn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denn shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Ryan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denn.
Denn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but Denn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denn uses his free foot to push down on Ryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryan.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Denn has a good base and remains in mount.
Denn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ryan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan tries to bench press Denn off him but Denn keeps the position.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Denn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denn is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denn seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denn stalling.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Denn has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denn trying to control the position but Ryan is working away.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Denn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan looks gassed!
Denn is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denn seems to be looking for submissions.
Denn passes the guard and advances to mount!
Denn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ryan is surviving well by controlling Denn's body position as best he can.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pj Denn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Denn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ryan working for a guillotine from mount but Denn is in no mood to give up.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Denn to control.
Ryan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Denn is now in Ryan's guard. A big mistake from Ryan there, giving up the dominant position!
Denn advances to half guard.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Denn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Denn seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Denn is keen to just control but Ryan is a slippery customer.
Ryan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Denn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Denn!
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Denn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denn advances to full mount.
Denn scoring with strikes but Ryan is staying in there.
Denn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Denn has a good base and remains in mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Denn thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Denn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Denn eventually gives up the hold.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denn decides to return to a standing position.
Denn is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Denn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Denn shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Denn's guard.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Denn is retaining full guard.
Pj Denn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denn trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
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 Pj Denn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Denn fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryan circles away.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Denn.
Ryan dives in and grabs Denn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denn pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Denn lands the left hand.
Denn shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pj Denn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan stuffs the takedown.
Pj Denn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denn but Denn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Denn with that takedown attempt.
Ryan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denn working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Denn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Denn!
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Denn defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Denn from controlling successfully.
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Denn escapes and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Denn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Denn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Denn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Denn wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denn pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Denn is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denn is working for a kimura but Ryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pj Denn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taylor Ryan.
Well Denn 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pj Denn!
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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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