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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Dennie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singleton catches Dennie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singleton lands a nice looking body shot.
Singleton scores with a jab. Dennie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Dennie is rocked!
Singleton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dennie's head, knocking him out cold! Singleton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justice Singleton! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Musumeci looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dennie!
Dennie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Musumeci has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Musumeci wants to control for a moment but Dennie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Musumeci wants to pass to mount but Dennie is defending the position. #ES#
Dennie pushes Musumeci off and gets back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Musumeci down.
Dennie throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Dennie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Musumeci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dennie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennie is staying active underneath Musumeci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Musumeci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennie is trying to escape back to his feet but Musumeci uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dennie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Musumeci working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dennie tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dennie trying to get back to his feet but Musumeci is in full control for now. #T2##SUB2#
Musumeci has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennie is trying to get back to his feet but Musumeci has full control of the position and if anything, Dennie has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Dennie manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
A punch combination from Dennie misses.
Dennie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musumeci looks for a takedown but Dennie sprawls well.
Dennie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Musumeci tries for a takedown but Dennie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mikey Musumeci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musumeci shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci.#T3#
Dennie throws a right and a left that Musumeci avoids nicely.
Dennie throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Dennie misses #TD2#
and Musumeci counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Musumeci wants to pass the guard but Dennie is keeping the position.
Musumeci prevents Dennie from getting back to his feet.
Musumeci controlling from the top position.
Dennie wants to stand up but Musumeci is controlling him. #T4##ES#
Dennie wriggles free and stands up.
Musumeci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Musumeci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Austin Dennie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Musumeci shoots in and gets a takedown into Dennie's guard.
Dennie wants to get back to his feet but Musumeci is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Musumeci pushes down on Dennie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Musumeci stops Dennie from getting back to his feet.
Mikey Musumeci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Musumeci controlling the pace.
Dennie wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Musumeci is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennie is trying to stand up here but Musumeci is controlling him well. #T1##SUB2#
Musumeci seems to be looking for submissions.
Dennie is trying to stand.
#ES#
Dennie manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Dennie does no damage.
Dennie throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dennie.
Dennie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#Musumeci is rocked!#T2#
Musumeci misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Musumeci is still on wobbly legs! Can Dennie finish him?
Musumeci is breathing heavily.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dennie has cracked Musumeci with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dennie lands another huge swinging hook and Musumeci tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Musumeci, before Dennie can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Dennie!
An out of breath Austin Dennie 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:
RMMA 2 - Yurchon v Mclovin
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Dennie misses.
Dennie shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Martinez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennie is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
Martinez lands a few punches from side control.
Dennie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martinez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Martinez looks up at the clock and then as Dennie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Martinez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#Dennie is rocked!
Martinez advances nicely into full mount.
Dennie is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Martinez looking for a guillotine from mount but Dennie is having none of it.
Dennie seems to have recovered his senses.
Martinez postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dennie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Martinez and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estevan Martinez!
During a confident post fight interview, Estevan Martinez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025 |
#R1#
Mera darts in looking for a takedown but Dennie gets double underhooks and turns Mera into the cage.
Dennie throws a head kick but Mera moves out of range.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennie but Dennie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dennie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dennie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dennie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera dives in and grabs Dennie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennie pushes down on Mera's head and hops out.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennie tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Dennie with the inside leg kick.
Mera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dennie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin Dennie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Dennie lands.
Dennie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mera.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mera looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dennie.
Mera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dennie.
Dennie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Mera tries to counter it with a takedown but Dennie pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Dennie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dennie can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennie throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dennie.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Dennie.
Dennie connects with a solid leg kick.
Mera shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennie lands a high kick!
#T3#
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Mera throws a head kick that misses
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dennie sprawls well. Dennie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Dennie scores with a one two! Mera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dennie can pounce on him.
Dennie lands a leg kick that knocks Mera off balance momentarily.
Dennie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dennie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennie works over Mera's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
A low kick lands for Dennie.
Mera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dennie. Dennie obviously looking to wear him down.
Dennie lands a leg kick that knocks Mera off balance momentarily.
Dennie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mera. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Dennie.
Mera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dennie swivels and escapes.
Dennie is looking for a counter combo.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennie tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennie lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Dennie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dennie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin Dennie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennie throws a right hand that Mera ducks under and follows up with a left that Mera also avoids with ease.
Dennie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dennie stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Mera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennie defends it nicely.
Dennie throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dennie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mera.
Dennie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dennie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Dennie lands but Mera takes it in his stride.
Mera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Mera 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.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Dennie kicks Mera off and gets to his feet.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Dennie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennie throws a big counter combination but Mera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera 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.
Austin Dennie is winning the standup battle so far.
Mera tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennie looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dennie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dennie feints and then cracks Mera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mera down. #T2#
Dennie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mera misses with a takedown
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
Dennie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dennie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennie throws a series of strikes that have Mera backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dennie.
Dennie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dennie is working the combinations to good effect here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dennie.
#TD2#
Mera drives through with a takedown into Dennie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Dennie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Dennie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mera fails with the takedown
and Dennie counters with a two punch combo.
Dennie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dennie.
Mera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dennie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dennie.
Dennie stalks Mera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mera's face. Mera staggers backwards, shaken.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dennie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dennie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dennie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Dennie sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennie!
Dennie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dennie scores with a nice body kick.
Dennie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dennie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dennie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dennie quickly recovers to half guard.
Dennie kicks off Mera and gets to his feet.
Dennie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Dennie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mera with a poor takedown
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dennie.
Dennie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dennie leaves Mera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennie throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera has his takedown stuffed
and Dennie counters with a series of strikes. Mera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Dennie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennie throws a big counter combination but Mera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Dennie lands with a kick to the temple. Mera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mera tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Mera down.
Mera tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dennie lands a jab-cross combination.
Mera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dennie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Dennie throws a nice head kick!
Mera misses with a takedown
and Dennie counters with a left and a right that stings Mera.
Good leg kick by Dennie.
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Dennie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dennie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Dennie sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennie!
Dennie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dennie throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Mera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dennie. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Dennie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Dennie pushes Mera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mera has his takedown stuffed
and Dennie counters with a three punch combo that has Mera backing up. Mera nods at Dennie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dennie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dennie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennie looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mera with a poor takedown
and Dennie counters with a series of strikes. Mera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Mera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dennie throws a nice head kick!
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dennie.
Dennie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennie lands a leg kick that knocks Mera off balance momentarily.
Dennie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin Dennie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but Dennie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dennie.
Mera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennie counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Dennie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dennie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Dennie!
An out of breath Austin Dennie 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Kross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dennie defends well and Kross ends up having to push Dennie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dennie throws a quick counter head kick but Kross was just out of range.
Kross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennie circles away.
Dennie is looking for a counter combo.
Dennie tries a low kick but Kross avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Dennie scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kross darts in looking for a takedown but Dennie gets double underhooks and turns Kross into the cage.
Dennie is looking to counter punch.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caine Kross.
Kross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennie but Dennie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross wants to clinch up but Dennie keeps it at a distance.
As Kross looks to move away, Dennie throws a big counter combo but Kross just gets out of the way.
Dennie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kross.#T1#
Kross shoots in for a double leg but Dennie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennie throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick lands for Dennie.
Dennie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kross circles away quickly and effectively.
Kross doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kross doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Kross dives in and scores a takedown into Dennie's guard.
Kross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kross looks winded!#SUB#
Dennie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kross is defending well. Dennie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kross has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dennie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Austin Dennie!
A victorious Austin Dennie 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Hagibis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennie tries to sprawl out of it but Hagibis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Dennie.
Hagibis throws a nice looking combination but Dennie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hagibis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagibis somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hagibis. #T1##CL#
Hagibis has Dennie up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Hagibis breaks from the clinch.
Dennie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hagibis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hagibis.
Dennie fails to land the takedown.
Hagibis throws a quick counter head kick but Dennie was just out of range.
Hagibis shoots in for a takedown but Dennie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bayani Hagibis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennie scores with a leg kick.
Hagibis shoots in and drives through. Dennie sprawls well.#CL#
Hagibis closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Dennie goes for a takedown attempt but Hagibis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hagibis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dennie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagibis.#CL#
Hagibis closes the distance and clinches.
Dennie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennie is trying to force a seperation but Hagibis has the dominant position.
Dennie has Hagibis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hagibis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dennie goes for a takedown attempt but Hagibis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dennie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hagibis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennie circles away.
Hagibis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Dennie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hagibis pinned against the cage. Hagibis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Dennie does no damage.
Hagibis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Hagibis moves into the clinch.
Hagibis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dennie to keep the fight standing.
Dennie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hagibis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hagibis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Dennie tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Hagibis breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hagibis rushes Dennie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hagibis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hagibis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Dennie does no damage.
Hagibis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hagibis is looking to clinch but Dennie is avoiding it.
A combination from Dennie does no damage. #CL#
Hagibis rushes Dennie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dennie lands a body punch.
Dennie can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bayani Hagibis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dennie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hagibis swivels and escapes.
Dennie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Austin Dennie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Hagibis misses.
Dennie throws a leg kick which misses Hagibis's front leg but catches the back leg as Hagibis tries to avoid it.
Hagibis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Hagibis's guard.
Hagibis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Hagibis tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennie unleashes a big counter combination but Hagibis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dennie checks a leg kick.
Dennie dives in for a single leg takedown but Hagibis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Dennie tries to get set, Hagibis tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennie manages to avoid the attempt.
Jon Bayani Hagibis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Dennie.
Hagibis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dennie tries to avoid it but Hagibis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dennie to the ground. Dennie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hagibis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dennie counters with a two punch combo.
Hagibis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dennie unleashes a big counter combination but Hagibis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hagibis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Hagibis shoots for a takedown but Dennie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagibis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennie but Dennie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Dennie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hagibis misses with a double jab
and Dennie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hagibis's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Hagibis down.
Dennie leaves Hagibis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennie throws a counter combo.
Dennie fakes the leg kick and cracks Hagibis in the body. #T3#
Dennie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hagibis closes the distance and pushes Dennie back into the cage.
Hagibis fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dennie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hagibis prevents it.
Hagibis jumps guard but Dennie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dennie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hagibis prevents a body shot from Dennie.
Hagibis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennie's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Hagibis manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dennie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Hagibis tries to sprawl but Dennie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Dennie stands up from half guard.
Dennie stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Dennie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hagibis as he jumps to the side.
Dennie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hagibis's sensitive parts.
Hagibis throws a hook but Dennie avoids it easily.
Dennie stuffs the takedown attempt from Hagibis. Hagibis gets slowly back to his feet.
Dennie throws a counter combo.
Hagibis throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hagibis forces Dennie back against the cage and clinches.
Dennie prevents the takedown attempt.
Hagibis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Hagibis effectively controlling the action here.
Dennie is trying to drag Hagibis to the mat but Hagibis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dennie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hagibis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Bayani Hagibis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Dennie.#BC2#
Dennie manages to break the clinch.
Hagibis has a takedown stuffed.
Dennie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hagibis's sensitive parts. #T2##CL#
Hagibis darts in and clinches Dennie up against the cage.#BC2#
Dennie breaks the clinch.
Dennie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hagibis shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hagibis shoots for a takedown but Dennie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Dennie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennie stuffs the takedown.
Dennie shoots in but Hagibis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hagibis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dennie fails to land with a series of punches.
Hagibis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dennie.
Hagibis takes a swing at Dennie's ribcage but misses.
Dennie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dennie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hagibis. #TD2#
Dennie shoots in and gets a takedown into Hagibis's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagibis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Dennie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD2#
Dennie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hagibis to the ground. Dennie is now in Hagibis's guard.
Hagibis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dennie dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennie trying to control the position but Hagibis is working away.
Dennie working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Dennie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hagibis tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Dennie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dennie 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 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Dennie!
A relieved looking Austin Dennie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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