PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Dearborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Denetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dearborn
vs
Denetov

182 cm
33
175 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

178 cm
30
183 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

GREEN!160

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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Dearborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexi Denetov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dearborn fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Denetov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Denetov throws the left hand but Dearborn avoids the punch easily.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Denetov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dearborn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dearborn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dearborn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Alexi Denetov has been cut.
Dearborn throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Denetov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Dearborn!

Dearborn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denetov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oh Dearborn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dearborn wants to get back to full guard.
Dearborn seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denetov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dearborn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Denetov thows a huge punch but Dearborn dodges it nicely.
Dearborn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denetov is nestled in close to Dearborn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denetov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denetov working the head and body with strikes.
Dearborn is looking to improve his position.
Denetov lands with a punch from half guard.
Dearborn wants to get back to full guard.
Dearborn is working hard here to advance position.
Dearborn is concentrating on defense, preventing Denetov from advancing position.
Dearborn has hold of Denetov's hands but Denetov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dearborn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denetov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn is looking for a sweep. Denetov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denetov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denetov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Denetov prevents Dearborn from improving his position.
Dearborn is refusing to be controlled, as Denetov sits in half guard.
Denetov working the head and body with strikes.
Denetov is trying to control the action in half guard but Dearborn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dearborn keeping hold of Denetov's head, controlling as best he can.
Denetov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denetov lands a nice short elbow.
Dearborn is trying to get back to full guard.
Dearborn gets full guard.
Denetov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denetov lands a couple of digs.
Denetov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn 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.
Denetov wants to pass the guard but Dearborn is keeping the position.
Denetov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denetov being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dearborn tries a head kick but it misses.
Denetov checks the leg kick.
Denetov slips under a jab from Dearborn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Denetov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexi Denetov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Denetov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dearborn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Denetov slips a straight right by Dearborn.
Denetov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Denetov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denetov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dearborn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dearborn scores with a hook to the body. Denetov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Will Dearborn is winning the standup battle so far.
Denetov checks a low kick from Dearborn.
Dearborn throws a leg kick but Denetov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denetov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dearborn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Dearborn.
Denetov is looking for the big counter here.
Dearborn throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dearborn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dearborn connects with a jab.
Dearborn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denetov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick misses from Dearborn.
Denetov delivers a nice body kick.
Dearborn lands a head shot.

Dearborn moves into the clinch.
Denetov tries to work over Dearborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Denetov.
Denetov is working for takedown but Dearborn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dearborn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denetov.
Will Dearborn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Denetov.
Dearborn prevents a body shot from Denetov.
Denetov tries for a takedown but Dearborn manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denetov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Denetov is trying to drag Dearborn to the mat but Dearborn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Denetov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dearborn prevents it.
Denetov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denetov digs a right hand underneath Dearborn's ribcage. Dearborn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denetov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dearborn controls his hands.
Dearborn is looking to control Denetov's arms but Denetov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dearborn has his back to the cage.
Dearborn is trying to maintain a safe position but Denetov gets an underhook and turns Dearborn into the cage.
Dearborn stalling the fight.
Dearborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dearborn stalling the fight.
Dearborn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dearborn is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Will Dearborn.
Dearborn jabs Denetov to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dearborn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Denetov as he checks the leg kick.
Dearborn jabs Denetov right on the nose. Denetov blinks but takes it well.
Will Dearborn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denetov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Denetov misses with a takedown attempt - Dearborn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dearborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Denetov is just out of range.
Dearborn tries to close the distance and clinch but Denetov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dearborn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dearborn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dearborn throws a leg kick but Denetov checks it.
Denetov tries to counter with a clinch but Dearborn shakes him off and moves away.

Denetov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denetov landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denetov works over Dearborn with some ground and pound from guard.
Denetov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dearborn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denetov is one step ahead there.
Denetov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denetov lands a couple of digs.
Denetov postures up in Dearborn's guard and throws a big left but Dearborn blocks it.
Dearborn has his hands on Denetov's head, controlling the position.
Denetov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Dearborn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexi Denetov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Dearborn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dearborn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dearborn misses with a straight left.
Denetov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dearborn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denetov tries to move into range but Dearborn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Denetov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denetov is defended easily by Dearborn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denetov throws a head kick but Dearborn moves out of range.
A head kick from Dearborn lands but Denetov takes it in his stride.
Dearborn connects with a body shot that sends Denetov's belly button to the back.
Dearborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Denetov is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denetov tries to clinch but Dearborn is having none of it.
Denetov dives in and grabs Dearborn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dearborn pushes down on Denetov's head and hops out.
Dearborn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dearborn stalks Denetov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Denetov's face. Denetov staggers backwards, shaken.
Denetov tries a head kick but it misses.
Dearborn scoring well with a low kick there.
Dearborn swings for the body but Denetov moves out of range.
It seemed like Denetov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Denetov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dearborn throws out a loose jab but Denetov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dearborn throws a front kick aimed at Denetov's knee but Denetov avoids it well.
Denetov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Denetov checks a leg kick.
A cross from Dearborn lands.
Denetov blocks a head kick by Dearborn.
Denetov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dearborn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dearborn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dearborn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Denetov counters with a series of strikes that sends Dearborn to the canvas! Denetov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Alexi Denetov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dearborn keeping moving, preventing Denetov from controlling successfully.
Denetov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dearborn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denetov.
Denetov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dearborn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denetov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denetov with a nice head shot there.
Dearborn wants to sweep but no luck.
Denetov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dearborn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denetov throwing strikes but missing.
Dearborn wants to sweep but no luck.
Dearborn is pulling down on Denetov's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dearborn throws a head kick that misses.
Denetov throws a series of punches but Dearborn moves out of range.

That's four 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.
Dearborn tests Denetov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denetov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dearborn misses with a body shot
and Denetov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dearborn looks to land a combination but Denetov avoids it well.
Denetov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dearborn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Denetov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dearborn working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dearborn fails to land.
Denetov blocks a body shot from Dearborn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dearborn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Dearborn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dearborn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Dearborn!
Will Dearborn made sure to mention his sponsor, Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview.