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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis comes to the cage accompanied by Bark at the moon. Jorge Dennis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis dives in for a single leg takedown but Clark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis.
Dennis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Dennis's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis wants a takedown but no success here.
Dennis blocking some punches.
Dennis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Dennis.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark looks for the body kick but Dennis saw that one coming.
Dennis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dennis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Dennis controls the action.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dennis is looking for a takedown.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dennis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taylor Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dennis.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Dennis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dennis.
Dennis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dennis tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a body shot but no joy.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Clark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Dennis looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Dennis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dennis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dennis looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Dennis misses.
That kick from Clark tenderised Dennis's leg. Dennis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Dennis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clark moves forwards but Dennis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Clark.
Taylor Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clark tries to clinch there but Dennis circles away.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark tried to score with a low kick but Dennis checks it.
Jorge Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dennis avoids the body shot from Clark.
Dennis misses with a wild combination.
Clark throws a push kick but Dennis slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Clark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clark.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Clark throws a hook but Dennis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clark has time to react.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dennis goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Dennis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clark uses from the top position.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clark wanted to stand there but Dennis had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dennis has time to react.
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Dennis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark blocks a jab.
Dennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Dennis persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Dennis on that attempt.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Clark connects with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A leg kick checked by Dennis.
Clark with a hook.
Clark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dennis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clark counters by clinching up.
Clark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dennis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dennis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clark after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Dennis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark swings for the body but Dennis moves out of range.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark is looking to slow Dennis down with leg kicks.
Dennis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Clark throws a leg kick which misses Dennis's front leg but catches the back leg as Dennis tries to avoid it.
Clark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Clark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dennis's sensitive parts.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Dennis scores with a jab. Clark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dennis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Clark fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Clark seems keen to control Dennis's posture.
Clark 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.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to keep Dennis in close.
Dennis trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark seems keen to control Dennis's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorge Dennis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clark lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dennis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dennis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dennis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dennis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dennis misses with a hook
and Clark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Dennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dennis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Dennis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark lands a hook that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clark smiles and moves away.
Clark tries to work over Dennis's front leg with a kick but Dennis checks it.
Clark looks to land a combination. Dennis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Clark!
A victorious Taylor Clark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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