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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Dotson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dotson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dotson misses with a double jab.
Dotson lands a head kick!
Dotson throws a right hand that Dennis ducks under and follows up with a left that Dennis also avoids with ease.
Dennis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dennis darts in looking for a takedown but Dotson gets double underhooks and turns Dennis into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dotson breaks the clinch.
Dotson throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dotson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis 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.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dotson wants to stand up but Dennis is controlling him. #T1#
Dennis stands and throws Dotson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dennis is chipping away with strikes.
Dennis grinds an elbow into Dotson's temple.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dotson down.
Dennis taking a breather here.
Dennis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dennis landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dotson down.
Dennis looks up at the clock and then as Dotson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dennis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dennis landing strikes.
Dotson is trying to get back to his feet.
Dennis happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Check out the look on Dennis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Dotson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis cracks Dotson with a big right hand but Dotson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis working the ground and pound.
Dennis cracks Dotson with a big right hand but Dotson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dennis controlling from side mount.
A big shot lands for Dennis! That's hurt Dotson! Will he recover? Dennis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
Kemp Dennis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Dennis's side.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Dennis shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dennis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stands up over Dennis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Dennis has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Dennis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dennis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Dennis in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dennis distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Johnson works over Dennis with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. #REVB#
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennis has wrist control.
Dennis looking to control.
Dennis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Johnson is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zander Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Dennis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to bench press Dennis off him but Dennis keeps the position.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Dennis working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to control Dennis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T1#
Dennis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pulls Dennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Dennis any problems.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of Dennis's hands but Dennis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis working Johnson over with strikes.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Dennis passes into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.#T4#
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a strike but Dennis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
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.#R3##TD#
Dennis gets a takedown into half guard.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennis has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Dennis pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dennis has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis managing to control the position.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dennis is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dennis is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dennis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Dennis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Dennis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Oliveira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dennis.#TD#
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oliveira controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself.
Dennis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Dennis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliveira holds on and takes a little breather.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Dennis 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.#SUB#
Dennis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard. #SUB#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dennis prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis working Oliveira over with strikes.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dennis is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Dennis with a series of wild strikes but Dennis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Dennis 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.
Dennis 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.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Dennis is very close to passing his half guard.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oliveira is trying is best to control the position here.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Dennis controlling the action here.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Dennis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dennis is controlling the pace.
Dennis winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Oliveira is controlling Dennis's trapped leg to prevent Dennis from advancing to side control.
Dennis wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Dennis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dennis is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Oliveira is holding on to half guard well.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Dennis is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Dennis is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Oliveira controlling the position well.
Dennis wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thiago Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Dennis's shoulder, as Dennis tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliveira looking to control.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T1#
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is controlling Dennis's posture.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Dennis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Dennis there. #T3#
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Dennis working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dennis working Oliveira over with strikes. #T4#
Oliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira wants to control the action here but instead Dennis manages to pass to full mount!
Oliveira holds of for dear life.
Dennis wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Dennis landing punches.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Dennis landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dennis raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
After winning the bout, Kemp Dennis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Da Prince swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis.
It looked like Da Prince was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennis.
Da Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dennis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.#TD2#
Dennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Prince has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Da Prince looking to control.
Dennis controlling from the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym.
Da Prince has momentary wrist control but Dennis slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Prince 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 throwing strikes from guard but Da Prince blocks nicely.
Da Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. #T2#
Da Prince trying to control the position here.
Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Da Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis.
Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Prince wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. #REVR##T3#
Da Prince preventing the sweep.
Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis trying to keep a closed guard but Da Prince is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis is pulling down on Da Prince's head to control his posture.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dennis holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Prince won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
Da Prince wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Da Prince's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennis takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Da Prince.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Da Prince scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Prince.
Left hook, right uppercut from Da Prince.
Da Prince swings for the body but Dennis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyness Da Prince dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Da Prince avoids it easily.
Da Prince misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Da Prince fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Prince is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Da Prince is looking to stand up but Dennis isn't so interested in that idea.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Prince wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Da Prince is trying to keep Dennis in close.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Prince's guard.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Da Prince's hands, connecting with Da Prince's forehead.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Da Prince defends it.
Da Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Prince tries to get out of the position.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Da Prince tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Da Prince taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Prince defending well though.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Prince wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Prince has a hand on Dennis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dennis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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!
Dennis controlling his opponent.
Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3#
Dennis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Prince's face.
Da Prince wants to hold on but Dennis pushes him away.
Dennis lands a big elbow.
Dennis tries to control but Da Prince wriggling away.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control.
Dennis content just to control the position here.
Dennis lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut.
Da Prince is trying desperately to improve position.
Dennis with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Dennis looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Prince is having none of it.
The referee warns Da Prince that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control.
Dennis landing shots from mount.
Dennis lands with some strikes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Prince is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action.
Dennis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Da Prince?
Dennis lands a couple of good shots and Da Prince has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Da Prince is trapped and Dennis is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Da Prince is trying to break free.
Dennis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Da Prince to escape the position.
Da Prince wants to escape the position.
Da Prince is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Da Prince defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dennis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dennis is not going to allow Da Prince to sit and survive in this position.
Da Prince is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Da Prince's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Prince tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Prince to the ground. Da Prince escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Dennis walks into a stiff left hand from Da Prince.
Hiyness Da Prince is winning the standup battle so far.
Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Prince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat.
Da Prince swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennis defending well as Da Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Prince defends it well.#TD2#
Da Prince gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Prince haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet.
Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Da Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dennis is in close to Da Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position.
Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Dennis won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Da Prince 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.
Da Prince is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass.
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dennis looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Prince pinned against the cage. Da Prince gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Prince being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dennis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 59: Qwerty v Soprano
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Singer as Dennis shoots in.
A big left from Singer misses.
Singer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Singer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singer tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singer to the ground. Singer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt
and Dennis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Singer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dennis sprawling to the canvas! Dennis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Singer finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singer stuffs the takedown.
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 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kemp Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dennis fails with the takedown.
Singer falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dennis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singer's guard.#T1#
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Singer is retaining full guard.
Singer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennis is in close to Singer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis is looking to work some ground and pound but Singer has wrist control.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Singer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dennis is trying to control the position but Singer postures up.
Singer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Singer preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dennis throws an elbow that misses. Singer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennis's guard. Nice move by Singer!#REVB#
Dennis is trying to control the position but Singer postures up. #T3#
Dennis wants to sweep but no luck.
Singer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singer throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis controlling the position.
Singer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Singer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennis working a defensive guard here.
Singer throws an elbow that misses. Dennis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Singer's guard. Nice move by Dennis!#REVR#
Singer wants to get back to his feet but Dennis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Dennis trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Singer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dennis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dennis is working Singer over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Singer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dennis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Singer won't allow it.
Singer is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Singer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Dennis drives through with a takedown into Singer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Singer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis throws an elbow that misses. Singer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennis's guard. Nice move by Singer!#REVB#
Dennis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dennis throws a strike but Singer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Dennis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singer throwing strikes from guard but Dennis blocks nicely.
Dennis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Singer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennis trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer is looking to stand up but Dennis isn't so interested in that idea.
Singer keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Singer has momentary wrist control but Dennis slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Dennis stands up over Singer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Singer wants to get back to his feet but Dennis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Singer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennis throws a big right hand that misses.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Singer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dennis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennis pulls Singer in close to prevent any damage.
Dennis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dennis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennis working Singer over with strikes.
Dennis is trying to control the action in half guard but Singer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Singer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennis.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Singer dodges it nicely.
Singer pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control.
Singer has hold of Dennis's hands but Dennis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Singer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennis is pressing down on Singer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Singer is holding on for now.
Singer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis is trying to control. Singer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dennis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Singer misses the jab.
Singer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennis shoots in for a double leg but Singer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Dennis gets a takedown into half guard.
Dennis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Singer's head.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis 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.
Singer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennis.
Singer tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Dennis. #T1#
Dennis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennis is looking to stall here but Singer recovers full guard.
Dennis trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom.
Dennis throws a strike but Singer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dennis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dennis postures up in Singer's guard and throws a big left but Singer blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis cracks Singer with a solid left hand.
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Singer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is looking to work some ground and pound but Singer has wrist control.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dennis wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Singer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dennis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Singer sprawls and moves away.
Singer throws a right hand that Dennis ducks under and follows up with a left that Dennis also avoids with ease.
Dennis shoots for a double leg takedown but Singer sprawls well. He's pushed Dennis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Singer 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.#T4#
Dennis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Singer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer scoring well with a low kick there.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singer defends it nicely.
Dennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Singer is fending him off so far but Dennis persists. Nope, Singer circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singer misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Dennis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singer did well to prevent Dennis getting side control.
Dennis is keen to just control but Singer is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saul Singer.
I think Singer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Singer! |
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Event:
UCF 47: Santoro v Galvarino II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Dennis fails with the takedown
letting Pearce counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Dennis goes for a double leg but Pearce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pearce continues to drive forward.
Dennis can't break the clinch.
Pearce lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearce lands a right hand.
Pearce lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dennis.
Dennis is breathing heavily.
Pearce misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Pearce.
A hook to the body from Pearce.
Pearce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearce.
Pearce pushes Dennis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearce lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Pearce.
Pearce lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dennis.
Pearce lands a shot to the body.
Pearce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Pearce digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Pearce tries a body shot but Dennis blocks it.
Pearce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearce lands with a right to the head.
Pearce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denniss head.
Dennis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pearce.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearce.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Pearce - that landed with a thud.
Pearce digs a right hand underneath Dennis's ribcage. Dennis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearce presses Dennis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearce working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Pearce pushes Dennis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearce scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Pearce.
Pearce lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Dennis is rocked!
Pearce presses Dennis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearce lands a shot to the body.
Pearce lands an uppercut.
Pearce lands a big right hand that drops Dennis! The killer instinct kicks in and Pearce finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pearce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kashton Pearce!
Kashton Pearce decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
UCF 34: Chuck v Leonardo
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jiurgite throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dennis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jiurgite's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking for a guillotine here but Dennis defends easily.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Jiurgite is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis misses with the ground and pound.
Dennis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dennis is putting a hurting on Jiurgite here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.#T1#
Jiurgite is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiurgite is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
Dennis working the ground and pound from side control.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jiurgite down.
Dennis landing a few strikes.
Dennis trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jiurgite to see if he's OK.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Jiurgite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jiurgite some visible discomfort.
Dennis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jiurgite is avoiding damage well.
Dennis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jiurgite some visible discomfort.
Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jiurgite to see if he's OK.
Dennis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dennis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jiurgite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennis.
Dennis is nestled in close to Jiurgite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Dennis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennis 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.
Dennis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jiurgite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis. #T4#
Dennis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Jiurgite dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jiurgite on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis throwing shots but Jiurgite is blocking nicely.
Jiurgite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Jiurgite's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jiurgite actively working from the bottom here.
Dennis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dennis working over Jiurgite with some ground and pound. Jiurgite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zé Jiurgite's cut.
That's time! Jiurgite's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jiurgite looks to throw the jab but Dennis is out of range.
Jiurgite looks to score with a jab to the body but Dennis is just out of range.
Dennis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Dennis dives in and grabs Jiurgite's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiurgite pushes down on Dennis's head and hops out.
Jiurgite looks to throw the jab but Dennis is out of range.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Dennis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jiurgite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dennis content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jiurgite has locked up a guillotine! Jiurgite's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dennis is holding on here and Jiurgite must be using up a lot of energy. Dennis has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jiurgite gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zé Jiurgite! |
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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dennis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bergman to the mat! Bergman manages to get full guard.
Bergman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis won't allow Bergman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bergman has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bergman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergman trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Bergman keeps moving.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Bergman taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dennis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bergman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bergman is trying to improve his position.
Dennis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennis working the body and head with strikes.
Bergman tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Bergman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dennis working away.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike.
Dennis working away.#T2#
Bergman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis cracks Bergman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bergman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Dennis scores with punches from side control.
Bergman tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bergman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bergman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bergman regains half guard.#T3#
Dennis trying to control the action but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Dennis 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.
Dennis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bergman is pressing down on Dennis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dennis postures up in Bergman's guard and throws a big left but Bergman blocks it.
Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Bergman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bergman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bergman has Dennis pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis postures up and lands a big shot to Bergman's brow.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis trying to control but Bergman is working from the bottom.
Dennis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bergman tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Bergman wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis is working Bergman over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bergman keeps working.
Bergman wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis trying to control the position but Bergman is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergman avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Bergman shows good takedown defense.
Bergman throws the left hand but Dennis avoids the punch easily.
Dennis feints the counter takedown.
Dennis fails with the takedown.
Tobias Bergman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Bergman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dennis under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bergman enables Dennis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bergman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dennis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bergman, not yet.
Bergman looking to control but Dennis passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
Bergman is looking to control Dennis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergman avoid being mounted?
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bergman defends it.
Bergman is looking to improve his position.
Dennis trying to mount his opponent but Bergman defends it. #T2#
Bergman trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to take a breather but Bergman is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Dennis.
Dennis is nestled in close to Bergman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Bergman's hands, connecting with Bergman's forehead.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. Dennis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergman trying to hold on to Dennis's head to control him but Dennis postures up.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Bergman is defending well.
Bergman is staying active underneath Dennis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Bergman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennis working Bergman over with strikes.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bergman tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis working over Bergman with some ground and pound. Bergman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bergman's temple.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bergman gets full guard.
Bergman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennis is in close to Bergman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Bergman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dennis 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. #SUB#
Bergman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dennis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bergman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bergman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Bergman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dennis is trying to defend but Bergman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but Dennis defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is not content to let Bergman control the position.#T1#
Dennis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennis.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bergman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bergman passes Dennis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dennis trying to control from the bottom.
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Bergman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but Dennis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bergman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dennis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennis throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bergman manages to pass to side control.
Dennis is trying to control Bergman's posture but Bergman avoids it.
Dennis is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SUB#
Bergman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
Dennis tries to buck Bergman off but Bergman is having none of it.
Dennis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bergman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dennis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Bergman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bergman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennis, who protects the arm well.
Dennis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bergman is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennis moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Bergman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
UCF 10: Dennis v Peterson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson throws a body punch but Dennis moves out of range. #TD#
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peterson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Peterson is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peterson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peterson taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Dennis is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Dennis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dennis 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.
Peterson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis not doing much here.
Peterson won't allow Dennis to pass to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Peterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis throws a big elbow that misses.
Peterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dennis stands and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dennis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dennis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dennis cracks Peterson with a big elbow.
Dennis misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Dennis working the ground and pound.
Peterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Dennis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dennis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peterson taking a bit of punishment here - Dennis scoring with strikes.
Dennis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dennis working the head and body with strikes.
Dennis working the ground and pound from side control.
Dennis lands some shots froms side control.
Dennis lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Peterson is rocked!#T4#
Dennis 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 Peterson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Peterson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Peterson is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennis working the head with strikes.
Dennis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis working the ground and pound.
Dennis scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Peterson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dennis can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
Kemp Dennis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UCF 4: Wells v Jiurgite
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Benton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dennis momentarily.
Dennis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benton jabs Dennis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Benton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis controls the position.
Benton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Benton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dennis trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis scoring with punches from side control.
Dennis in side control, throwing shots but Benton defends.
Benton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
The ground and pound from Dennis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dennis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Dennis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benton stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Benton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Dennis looks up at the clock and then as Benton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Benton wants to control but Dennis postures up.#SUB2#
Dennis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Benton's face as Dennis controls the position.
Benton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dennis working the strikes but Benton uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Dennis working Benton over with strikes.
Dennis is nestled in close to Benton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Benton's hands, connecting with Benton's forehead.
Dennis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis throwing shots but Benton is blocking nicely.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennis trying to control the pace.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Benton dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes.
Dennis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennis works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis lands a nice shot to the head.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Benton looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Dennis scoring with strikes but Benton is staying in there.
Dennis wants to control the pace but Benton is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benton lands a really nice looking cross but Dennis seems unphased.
Benton catches Dennis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandon Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Benton catches Dennis right on the button with a cross.
Dennis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.#TD2#
Benton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis passes into half guard.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Dennis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennis working over Benton with some ground and pound. Benton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis stalling.
Dennis passes to full mount!
Dennis lands a big shot there that rocks Benton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dennis unloading with bombs!
Dennis lands with some strikes.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Benton looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Dennis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dennis cracks Benton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dennis cracks Benton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dennis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dennis landing shots from mount.
Dennis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dennis working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Benton wants to control but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Dennis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dennis trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Dennis scoring with strikes but Benton is staying in there.
Dennis trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Dennis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benton looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Dennis with a couple of short strikes.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes here.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes here.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Benton looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Dennis lands a nice shot to the head.
Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Benton is rocked!
Dennis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Benton?
Oh Benton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennis landing strikes from the mount.
Benton is in a horrible position here. Dennis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dennis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Benton is out cold! Dennis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
Kemp Dennis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brandon Benton spoke after the fight, saying 'Every battle is a chance for growth! I will be back!'. |
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Event:
UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Wells lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Wells stuffs the takedown.
Dennis shoots for a takedown but Wells saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dennis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wells.
Wells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dennis fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wells trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis is trying to control the action in half guard but Wells is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Wells dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dennis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennis is taking a breather. Wells says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dennis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wells's head.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis stalling.
Dennis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wells's head.
Dennis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wells is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wells can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wells is looking to improve his position.
Wells is staying active underneath Dennis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wells is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wells is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis is just content to waste time from the top position. Wells takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Dennis trying to control but Wells is working from the bottom.
Dennis is looking to work some ground and pound but Wells has wrist control.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wells is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis throwing strikes but missing.
Dennis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wells connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Wells tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wells manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wells has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Wells.
Dennis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wells connects with a looping right hand.
Wells fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dennis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wells lands with an overhand left.
Wells lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wells digs a good hook to Dennis's body.
Noah Wells seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dennis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wells.
Dennis shoots in but Wells avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Wells sprawls well.
Wells throws out a counter right but Dennis avoids it with no problem.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wells sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennis.
Dennis attempts a counter takedown but Wells avoids it well and moves away.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wells as he avoids it easily.
Dennis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wells pinned against the cage. Wells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Wells has Dennis up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Wells scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Wells.
Dennis wants a takedown.
Wells stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
Dennis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dennis is looking for a takedown.
Wells has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wells scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Dennis is rocked!
Dennis takes a shot to the head.
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wells lands a big right hand that drops Dennis! The killer instinct kicks in and Wells finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wells!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Wells!
An out of breath Noah Wells thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonga somewhat.
Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonga defends it well.#TD2#
Dennis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonga's guard.
Bonga pushes Dennis off and gets back to his feet.
Bonga throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Dennis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Bonga.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Bonga wants to control the position but Dennis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bonga's coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonga defending well though.
Bonga is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis trying to control the action but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga punching from the bottom.
Dennis controlling the pace.
Dennis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Bonga's hands, connecting with Bonga's forehead.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Dennis working over Bonga with some ground and pound. Bonga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis is nestled in close to Bonga, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bonga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Bonga has one foot on Dennis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bonga leaves Dennis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Dennis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bonga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dennis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dennis has a takedown stuffed.
Omar Bonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.#T3#
A low kick from Bonga is predictable there #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dennis.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonga being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture. #T4#
Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bonga tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonga shoots in and drives through. Dennis sprawls well.#TD#
Bonga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dennis sprawls well initially but Bonga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kemp Dennis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dennis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bonga wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis wants to control but Bonga is keeping him busy.
Bonga tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bonga's temple.
Bonga taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Bonga's temple.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis working Bonga over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennis throws a strike but Bonga avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dennis postures up in Bonga's guard and throws a big left but Bonga blocks it.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bonga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bonga throws an elbow that misses. Dennis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonga's guard. Nice move by Dennis!#REVB#
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis distracts Bonga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bonga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dennis is looking to control Bonga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennis avoid being mounted?
Dennis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dennis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonga.
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonga wants to control but Dennis is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dennis defends it well. #T3#
Dennis is looking for a sweep. Bonga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bonga thows a huge punch but Dennis dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bonga in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennis is doing well to control the position and prevent Bonga from advancing to side control.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Dennis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dennis.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Bonga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dennis's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Dennis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dennis trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bonga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dennis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dennis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis dives in for a single leg takedown but Bonga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Dennis with that takedown attempt.
Omar Bonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Bonga throws a leg kick but Dennis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dennis checks it well. #TD#
Bonga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dennis's guard.
Dennis controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonga landing some decent shots from guard.
Bonga wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet. #T1#
Bonga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennis 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 wants to hit a sweep here but Bonga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dennis there!
Dennis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bonga.
Bonga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Bonga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dennis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Bonga avoids the attempt from Dennis to control.
BOOM! Bonga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dennis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bonga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bonga is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
Dennis is controlling Bonga's trapped leg to prevent Bonga from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonga wants to take a breather but Dennis is having none of it. #T3#
Bonga is nestled in close to Dennis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Bonga working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonga working over Dennis with some ground and pound. Dennis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennis trying to hold on to Bonga's head to control him but Bonga postures up.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dennis's head.
Bonga throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
Omar Bonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Bonga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dennis is trying is best to control the position here.
Bonga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis tries to roll over but Bonga keeps him under control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonga throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bonga!
Dennis working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennis is controlling him well.
Dennis taking a breather here.
Bonga prevents Dennis from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Bonga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kemp Dennis!
A very excited looking Kemp Dennis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Omar Bonga stepped up to the mic, saying 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick from Holderbaum lands but Dennis takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Holderbaum fakes the leg kick and cracks Dennis in the body.
Holderbaum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Dennis gets a double leg takedown into Holderbaum's guard.
Dennis stopping the sweep attempt from Holderbaum.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holderbaum's head.
Holderbaum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Holderbaum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holderbaum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dennis controls the pace.
Dennis is in close to Holderbaum's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Holderbaum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennis defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holderbaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Holderbaum 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holderbaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. #REVB#
Holderbaum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennis's guard.
Dennis is looking to improve his position.
Dennis wants to control but Holderbaum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennis wants to improve his position but Holderbaum is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Holderbaum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Holderbaum is trying to work for a kimura but Dennis is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
Holderbaum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dennis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holderbaum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bertrand Holderbaum!
A very excited looking Bertrand Holderbaum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
Nice sprawl there from Goat as Dennis shoots in.#TD#
Dennis gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dennis is trying to control. Goat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Goat wants to get back to his feet.
Goat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Goat gets back to full guard.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goat's head.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dennis trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Dennis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennis has managed to get both his arms back between Goat's legs - danger averted.
Dennis stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dennis controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Goat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Goat controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself. #T3#
Dennis prevents Goat from getting back to his feet.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Goat has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennis stays in close to Goat's body and controls the position.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Dennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Dennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis cracks Goat with a solid left hand.
Goat trying to control the position.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis preventing the sweep. #T4#
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis cracks Goat with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Goat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis 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.
Dennis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goat for as long as he can get away with.
Dennis passes Goat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Goat won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into Goat's guard.
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dennis distracts Goat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennis is pushing down on Goat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goat is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goat can do to turn this around?
Goat wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Goat is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Goat's hands, connecting with Goat's forehead.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Goat is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Goat tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis winds up and cracks Goat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dennis is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Goat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis wants to free his trapped foot but Goat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions off his back.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis 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.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis controlling the action here.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennis 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.
Well, if Dennis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dennis prevents Goat from improving his position.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goat keeps working.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dennis passes to side control. #T4#
Dennis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Dennis cracks Goat with a big elbow.
Goat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Goat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goat is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis working the ground and pound.
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!
Dennis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goat!
Dennis breaks from Goat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goat working to try and regain half guard.
Dennis breaks from Goat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dennis lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goat throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dennis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennis is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Goat is rocked!
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goat is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goat being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Dennis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis works over Goat with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baby Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Goat is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis is in close to Goat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis stays in close to Goat's body and controls the position.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.#SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis controls the position from side control.
Dennis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goat some visible discomfort.
Goat prevents Dennis from moving into mount.
Goat is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis is chipping away with strikes.
Dennis landing a few strikes.
Dennis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Dennis takes a little break here. Goat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goat wants to get back to his feet but Dennis drags him back down.
Goat being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Dennis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dennis staying calm.
Goat is pushing Dennis's head away, looking to escape. Dennis manages to hold on to the position though.
Goat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Dennis throws a front kick aimed at Lavender's knee but Lavender avoids it well.
Donk. Lavender catches Dennis right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Lavender bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dennis's head.#TD2#
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lavender makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lavender scores with a one two! Dennis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Lavender looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
Dennis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lavender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dennis.
Lavender cracks Dennis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dennis falls backwards against the cage. Lavender follows up with more strikes that drop Dennis to his knees. Lavender keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dennis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Lavender! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 11
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Guibson misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Guibson.
Dennis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Guibson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Guibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dennis just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Guibson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Guibson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Guibson presses Dennis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dennis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guibson after a bit of a struggle.
Jiuberto Guibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis.
Guibson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis taking a breather.
Guibson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Guibson scores with a shot to the side of Dennis's head.
Nice body punch from Guibson - that landed with a thud.
Dennis looks winded!
Guibson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dennis or not.
Guibson digs a right hand underneath Dennis's ribcage. Dennis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Guibson.
Guibson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dennis or not.
Guibson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dennis or not.
Guibson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dennis wants a takedown but no success here.
Guibson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Guibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Guibson lands a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guibson digs a right hand into Dennis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dennis's gas tank.
Guibson lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Guibson as the two fighters clinch.
Guibson scores with a hook to the body.
Guibson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guibson lands an uppercut.
Guibson scores with a shot to the side of Dennis's head.
Guibson gets through Dennis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Dennis is rocked!
Guibson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dennis with a big uppercut! Dennis tries to clinch up but Guibson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dennis to the mat! Dennis covers up and Guibson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jiuberto Guibson!
An out of breath Jiuberto Guibson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Guibson tries to clinch there but Dennis circles away.
Dennis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dennis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Guibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Guibson cracks a nice hook into Dennis's ribs.
Guibson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Guibson moves into range and clinches up with Dennis.
Dennis effectively controlling the action here.
Guibson tries to stall but Dennis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guibson.
Stalling in the clinch from Guibson.
Guibson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Guibson works on Dennis's body with a couple of short punches.
Dennis is trying to maintain a safe position but Guibson gets an underhook and turns Dennis into the cage.
Guibson stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guibson lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dennis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guibson is keeping busy.
Dennis trying to control the position but instead, Guibson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dennis into the cage.
Dennis seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Guibson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Dennis taking a breather.
Maybe Dennis would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Guibson is trying to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis tries to stall but Guibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kemp Dennis.#TD#
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guibson tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis wants to control but Guibson is keeping him busy. #T2#
Guibson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis 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. #SUB2#
Guibson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Guibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guibson wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Guibson wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guibson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis winds up and cracks Guibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Guibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Guibson's hands, connecting with Guibson's forehead.
Guibson is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
Guibson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Guibson is looking to improve his position.
Dennis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennis working over Guibson with some ground and pound. Guibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis working over Guibson with some ground and pound. Guibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis 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.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#Guibson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is nestled in close to Guibson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guibson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Guibson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dennis jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
During a confident post fight interview, Kemp Dennis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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