PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Siver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Hess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hess is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: White and Nerdy. Derick Hess has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Siver
vs
Hess

170 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Siver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derick Hess!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Siver moves into the clinch.

Siver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Siver.
Siver doesn't manage to clinch there - Hess circles away.
Hess with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siver to score with a decent uppercut.
Siver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hess is defended easily by Siver.
Siver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hess backs up against the cage.
Hess takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Siver defends it nicely.
Dennis Siver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Hess.
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!
Siver lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hess back to the cage. Siver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hess misses with a takedown
and Siver counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess with a poor takedown
and Siver counters with a two punch combo.
Hess needs to keep his hands up - Siver had a free shot at his head there.

Hess is rocked!
Hess fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hess looks winded!
Siver tries a head kick but it misses.
Siver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis Siver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siver lands a right hook to the body.
Siver lands a nice looking body shot.
Hess wants to clinch up but Siver keeps it at a distance.

Siver has Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Siver is trying to force a seperation but Hess has the dominant position.
Siver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Siver.

Siver breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Siver scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siver misses with the combination.
Hess tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Siver finds it's target.
Siver tries to clinch up.
Siver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hess backs up against the cage.
Hess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hess pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siver is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Hess takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hess is trying desperately to land a takedown but Siver is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hess.
Hess has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hess is still on wobbly legs! Can Siver finish him?
Hess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siver sprawls well. Siver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hess gets slowly back to his feet.
Siver misses with a head kick.

Siver rushes Hess and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess has Siver pressed against the cage, preventing Siver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hess has Siver pressed against the cage, preventing Siver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Siver has had enough of the clinch but Hess keeps him there for the moment.
Hess seems to have recovered his senses.
Siver misses with an elbow strike.
Siver is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siver is trying to break free.
Siver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siver wants to get back to striking at distance but Hess won't allow it.
Siver tries to break free but Hess pushes him back against the cage.
Hess keeps control of Siver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hess decides to pull guard.
Siver wants to stand but Hess has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hess throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siver wanted to stand there but Hess had control of the position.
Siver trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hess 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siver tries to stand but Hess is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Siver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Siver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hess, pushing him back against the cage.
Siver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hess is looking to control Siver's arms but Siver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hess has his back to the cage.

Siver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siver throws a head kick that misses

and Hess counters with a shoot takedown. Siver fights it but they end up in guard.
Hess trying to control but Siver is working from the bottom.
Siver wants to stand but Hess is controlling the position.
Siver can't keep his opponent in guard - Hess advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hess is trying to control. Siver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hess is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siver wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess trying to control the action but Siver is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess stops Siver from getting back to his feet.
Hess wants to control but Siver is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Derick Hess.
Siver tries to clinch but Hess moves out of range.
Siver throws a combination. Hess tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Siver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hess blocks a head kick by Siver.
Hess avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Siver misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver throws the kick towards the body but Hess avoids it.
Hess tries for a takedown but Siver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Siver defends it nicely.
Siver tries to clinch but Hess moves out of range.
Siver throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Siver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dennis Siver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hess looks for a takedown but Siver sprawls well.
Dennis Siver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Hess.
Siver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Siver.
Hess has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Siver doesn't manage to clinch there - Hess circles away.
Hess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siver tries to clinch up but Hess circles away and keeps his distance.
Hess shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Siver scores with a three punch combo!
Siver tries a head kick but it misses.
Siver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Siver fails to land with a series of punches.
Siver wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Hess or perhaps it was just good defense by Siver which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Siver pushes Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Siver dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Siver throws a sloppy head kick and Hess moves out of range easily.
Siver gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Hess counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hess throws a big elbow that misses.
Siver wants to get back to his feet but Hess is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hess lands a couple of digs.
Hess wants to control from the top but Siver keeps moving.
Hess looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Siver wants to stand and escape but Hess is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Derick Hess hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hess avoids the head kick by Siver.
Dennis Siver is winning the standup battle so far.
Hess dives in and grabs Siver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Siver pushes down on Hess's head and hops out.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hess shoots in for a takedown but Siver shows good takedown defense.
Siver throws a head kick that misses.
Siver doesn't manage to clinch there - Hess circles away.
Siver shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hess eats them both and turns towards Siver to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Siver tries to clinch but Hess moves out of range.
Hess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Siver avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis Siver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Hess.
Siver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siver lands with a shot to the body.
Hess fails with the takedown.
Dennis Siver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siver throws a series of strikes that have Hess backpedaling.
Siver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Siver wants it to stay on the feet.
Siver throws a sloppy head kick and Hess moves out of range easily.
Siver looks to land a combination but Hess avoids it well.
Siver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Siver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hess looks for a takedown but Siver sprawls well.
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!
Hess swats away the attempt to clinch by Siver.
Siver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver keeps the fight on the outside.

Siver clinches up against the cage.
Hess has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hess comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hess can't get the takedown.
Hess prevents Siver from breaking the clinch.
Siver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hess has double underhooks.
Siver is looking to break free of the clinch but Hess has double underhooks.
Siver tries to circle away but Hess has him pinned against the cage.
Hess fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess keeps control of Siver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siver's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Siver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hess has him pressed against the cage.

Hess pulls guard successfully.
Siver tries to stand but Hess is controlling from the bottom.
Hess wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Siver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siver wants to get up but he can't break Hess's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dennis Siver.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siver, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Siver!