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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2025 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Dennie. Those never looked like landing. Dennie misses with a double jab.
As Dennie tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennie manages to avoid the attempt. Dennie throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Thomas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC# Thomas breaks the clinch.
Dennie looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range. Dennie misses with a double jab
#CL# and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. #TD# Thomas jumps guard and drags Dennie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Thomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Dennie from standing up. Thomas controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thomas 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. Thomas wants to stand and escape but Dennie is having none of it. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU# Thomas gets to his feet - Dennie follows without any prompting. Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dennie on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Dennie has been cut. Dillon Dennie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dennie throws a right and a left that both miss. Sloppy strikes from Dennie. Those never looked like landing. Dennie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dennie looks winded! Dennie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Thomas drives through and clinches with Dennie against the cage.
#TD# Thomas pulls guard effortlessly. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
#REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dennie's head. Thomas controlling from the top position. #T2# Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Thomas lands a couple of digs. Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Thomas controls the position from side control.#SU# Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Dennie get back to his feet.#T3# A combination from Dennie does no damage. #TD# Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Thomas stalling. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dennie can do anything to dispel that myth. Thomas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4# Thomas passes the guard and advances to mount! Thomas with shots to the head and body - Dennie looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB# Thomas working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dennie turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Thomas off and cradles Dennie's limp body as Thomas celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jack Thomas! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1# Dong Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov. Dong Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dong Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dong Jr throws a big counter combination but Magomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Pharoh Dong Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustan Magomedov. Dong Jr circles away from the clinch attempt and Dong Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dong Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov. Dong Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedov breaks away and moves out of range. Magomedov tries to clinch up but Dong Jr circles away and keeps his distance. Dong Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dong Jr scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed and Dong Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking. Magomedov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dong Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1# Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Dong Jr counter with a right hand. Dong Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Magomedov tries for a takedown but Dong Jr circles away easily and Dong Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Magomedov looks winded! Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dong Jr is looking to counter with a body kick. Dong Jr misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dong Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A shot to the liver by Dong Jr. Beautiful body shot. Magomedov with a poor takedown and Dong Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Magomedov has his takedown stuffed enabling Dong Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked! Rustan Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dong Jr! Magomedov is out on his feet! Dong Jr rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Magomedov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Magomedov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pharoh Dong Jr! Pharoh Dong Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harmon's guard. Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magomedov looking to pass the guard. Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB# Magomedov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harmon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harmon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harmon! #REVB# Magomedov tries to bench press Harmon off him but Harmon keeps the position. #SUB2# Harmon is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well. Magomedov tries to buck Harmon off but Harmon is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov tries to escape but Harmon is in control. Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Harmon drags him back down. Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.#T1# Magomedov tries to get to full guard but Harmon has control of the leg. Harmon wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs. Harmon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Harmon seems to be looking for submissions.
Harmon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Magomedov tries to improve his position but Harmon has taken his back! Harmon has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Magomedov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Harmon pushes Magomedov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfonso Harmon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1# Dennie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Dennie. No joy for Abboud on that attempt. Dennie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abboud. Abboud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennie. Dennie tries to bum rush Abboud with a series of wild strikes but Abboud uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Horrible takedown attempt by Abboud or perhaps it was just good defense by Dennie, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Abboud. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abboud shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennie sprawls well. He's pushed Abboud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abboud. Dennie throws a counter combo.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Abboud. Dennie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Dennie is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Abboud locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dennie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malik Abboud! Malik Abboud thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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:
UFF Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Lewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Young to score an easy takedown into full guard. Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Young pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Young perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2# Young stands up out of the half guard. #TD2# Young drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Young passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR# Young not doing much here.
#T1# Young uses his free foot to push down on Lewis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lewis. Young lands a nice shot to the head. Young tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Lewis trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Young controlling his opponent. Lewis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Young raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2# Lewis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Young controlling from mount. Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lewis looks a forlorn figure.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lewis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Young looking for a guillotine from mount but Lewis is having none of it. Young controlling from the full mount. #T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Young is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off. Young looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Young is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lewis is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lewis flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Young anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lewis and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Young slips an arm under Lewis chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Young has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Young is squeezing on Lewis like an anaconda would it's prey. Lewis fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucas Young! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2025 |
#R1# Rockefeller misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rockefeller misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rockefeller fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Rockefeller . That's going to take a lot out of him. Dennie looks to land a combination but Rockefeller avoids it well. Rockefeller attempts a counter takedown but Dennie avoids it well and moves away. Dennie fails to land with a series of punches.
Rockefeller fails with a takedown attempt. Dennie fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rockefeller has a takedown stuffed. Rockefeller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA 🦍 in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockefeller fails to land the takedown. Dennie goes for a double leg but Rockefeller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rockefeller continues to drive forward. Rockefeller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennie defends it nicely. Dennie unleashes a big counter combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rockefeller dives in and grabs Dennie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennie pushes down on Rockefeller 's head and hops out.#T1# Dennie throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dennie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockefeller 's waist but Rockefeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennie off to one side. Rockefeller attempts a counter takedown but Dennie avoids it well and moves away. Nice takedown defense from Rockefeller . No joy for Dennie on that attempt. Dennie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dennie tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Rockefeller dives in and scores a takedown into Dennie's guard. Dennie looks winded! Rockefeller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Rockefeller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennie, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Rockefeller is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dennie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rockefeller gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dennie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rockefeller lets go of the hold and Dennie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Rockefeller ! A relieved looking Richard Rockefeller 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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Event:
Apex Series 3
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Cuevas throws a head kick that misses. #KD# Jackson looks low and kicks high, catching Cuevas right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#It looks like Alexzander Cuevas has been cut. Jackson lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cuevas crumples to the floor! Jackson milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brandon Jackson! |
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Event:
JF 72- Please Beat Ugly Giorgi
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Mcdonald slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennie, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dennie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dennie shoots in but no luck this time. Mcdonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dennie has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dillon Dennie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcdonald looks to land a combination. Dennie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Dillon Dennie has been cut. Dennie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdonald sprawls well. Mcdonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennie gets slowly back to his feet. Dennie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mcdonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mcdonald. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mcdonald!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Dennie gets tackled into the cage by Mcdonald. Mcdonald maintains the clinch. Dennie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dennie is breathing heavily. Mcdonald prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1# Dennie wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcdonald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Mcdonald gets control of Dennie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcdonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Mcdonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennie is controlling him. Mcdonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dennie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcdonald has wrist control. Dennie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dennie throws a big elbow that misses. Dennie throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dennie throws a big elbow that misses. Dennie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dennie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Dennie throws a big right hand that misses. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Dennie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Dennie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dennie throwing strikes from guard but Mcdonald blocks nicely. Dennie stops Mcdonald from standing up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mcdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mcdonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Dennie. Dennie gets slowly back to his feet. Mcdonald misses with a double jab.
Mcdonald lands with a nice body kick. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Mcdonald has knocked Dennie down with a huge combo! Mcdonald steps away and waves a wobbly Dennie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Dillon Dennie's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! That kick from Mcdonald tenderised Dennie's leg. Dennie is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Mcdonald is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mcdonald shuts the power down on Dennie. Lights out, game over! Mcdonald is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mac Mcdonald! |
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Event:
Umar's back! Watch out Captain
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Dennie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dennie is stalling here.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Dennie has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Dennie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position. #SUB2# Dennie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennie is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Dennie's legs - danger averted. Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Taylor looking to pass the guard. Dennie trying to control the position.
Dennie has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up. #SUB2# Dennie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Dennie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dennie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU# Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dennie, up you get! #CL2# Dennie clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Taylor trying to stall but Dennie improves his position.
#TD2# Dennie pulls guard. Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Taylor won't allow Dennie to sweep him here. Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennie has wrist control.#SUB2# Dennie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Dennie is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dennie trying to strike off his back.
#T3# Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Dennie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Dennie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Dennie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2# Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
#SUB2# Dennie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2# Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor trying to control but Dennie is working from the bottom. Taylor wants to stand but Dennie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taylor passes Dennie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Taylor trying to control the action but Dennie is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dennie dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Dennie closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2# Dennie closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Dennie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately. #SUB# Taylor has his foot on Dennie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennie works his way back into a safe position though. Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dennie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Dennie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dennie is still trying to improve position. Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1# Taylor postures up in Dennie's guard and throws a big left but Dennie blocks it. Taylor 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.#SUB2# Dennie working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
#SUB2# Dennie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. You can see the frustration on Dennie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Taylor tries for a kimura but Dennie is defending well. Dennie is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Taylor working away.#SUB# Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Dennie is defending well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dennie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dennie wants to control but Taylor postures up. Dennie tries to improve position but can't. Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennie keeps working. Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dennie down.
#T3# Dennie is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it. Taylor landing a few strikes. Taylor wants to control but Dennie is keeping him busy. Dennie is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control. Dennie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dennie can't do much from the bottom here. Dennie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Dennie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Dennie wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#SUB2# Dennie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Taylor is tapping! Great win for Dennie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Dennie! A very excited looking Alex Dennie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. In defeat, John Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'. |
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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:
JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Tomsett misses with a two punch combination.
Tomsett's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomsett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dennie finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tomsett's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Dennie falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dechlan Tomsett! |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1# Solis fails with the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennie.#TD# Solis tries to sprawl but Dennie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Dennie missing with some ground and pound from the 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. Dennie connects with a nice short shot to Solis's temple. Dennie thows a huge punch but Solis dodges it nicely.
Solis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennie scores with a couple of nice shots. Dennie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dennie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dennie lands a big elbow - Solis is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dennie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Dennie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025 |
#R1# Makhno lands a right hook to the body.
Cuevas misses with a low kick. Makhno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cuevas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cuevas tries to bum rush Makhno with a series of wild strikes but Makhno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2# Makhno lands a left and a right that send Cuevas crashing to the mat, dazed. Makhno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cuevas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alexzander Cuevas has been cut. Alexzander Cuevas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cuevas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Oh Cuevas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cuevas is breathing heavily. Makhno lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cuevas head around and knocks him out cold! Makhno hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nestor Makhno! A relieved looking Nestor Makhno 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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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:
JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Cosby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Cosby lands with a shot to the body. Dennie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cosby finds it's way round the side to connect with Dennie's head. Cosby lands a nice shot to the body.
Cosby keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cosby tries to bum rush Dennie with a series of wild strikes but Dennie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cosby cracks Dennie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Cosby cracks a nice hook into Dennie's ribs. Dennie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cosby pinned against the cage. Cosby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dennie avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Dennie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cosby counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dennie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bill Cosby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Dennie. Cosby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dennie's head backwards.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Cosby. No joy for Dennie on that attempt. Cosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennie. Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dennie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cosby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cosby connects with a single shot there. Cosby thuds his right hand into Dennie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dennie takes one on the button.#ROC#Dennie is rocked! Dennie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dennie is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him? Good standup being displayed there by Cosby as he connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cosby drops Dennie with a huge uppercut! Dennie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cosby is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Cosby! A relieved looking Bill Cosby 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025 |
#R1# Dennie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurogane. Dennie feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kurogane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurogane dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dennie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dennie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kurogane shoots in for a takedown but Dennie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dennie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A punch combination from Dennie misses. #TD# Dennie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kurogane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kurogane wants to get back to his feet but Dennie passes into half guard.
Kurogane scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dennie manages to mount him!
Dennie with the ground and pound from mount. #T1# Kurogane is trying to stand up. Dennie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT#It looks like Isamu Kurogane has been cut. Dennie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dennie lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Kurogane! Dennie sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Kurogane and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dillon Dennie! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1213 Round 1
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Dennie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dennie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2# Dennie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dennie prevents Karski from standing back up.
Karski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennie on the ground.#SU2# Dennie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Dennie walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Dillon Dennie has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Karski cracks Dennie with an open hand slap.#TD2# Dennie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2# Dennie gets to his feet - Karski follows without any prompting. Karski really is a fat lump.#T1# Karski misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Dennie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karski has one foot on Dennie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2# Dennie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karski!
Karski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Karski is breathing heavily. 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! Dennie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dennie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Karski stalks Dennie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dennie's face. Dennie staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2# Dennie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennie lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2# Dennie stands and steps away. Karski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##TD2# Dennie gets a takedown into half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Karski is trying to escape back to his feet but Dennie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2# Dennie decides to stand back up. Dennie steps back and let's Karski get back to his feet.#TD2# Dennie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karski sprawls well initially but Dennie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Karski tries to kick Dennie off in order to stand up. Dennie Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2# Dennie decides to stand back up. #T3##TD2# Dennie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennie showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2# Dennie decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Dennie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Karski tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU2# Dennie is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2# Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2# Dennie gets to his feet. Karski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4##CL2# Dennie takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Dennie manages to break the clinch.
Karski avoids the head kick by Dennie.
Karski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2# Dennie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennie finishes the takedown easily into guard. Karski is looking to stand up but Dennie isn't so interested in that idea. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2# Dennie stands up and waves to Karski to follow him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Karski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dillon Dennie'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##CL2# Dennie drives through and clinches with Karski against the cage.
Karski wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennie won't allow it.
#TD2# Dennie has hold of one of Karski's legs. Karski is fighting the takedown attempt but Dennie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2# Karski is working an open guard so Dennie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karski. Sloppy strikes from Karski. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennie. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2# Dennie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Karski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennie. Karski swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Dennie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karski! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2# Dennie stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2# Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dennie is standing up over Karski. Karski looks to escape but Dennie dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2# Dennie stands up and beckons Karski to his feet. #TD2# Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2# Dennie gets to his feet - Karski follows without any prompting. #T2##TD2# Dennie gets the takedown into side control. Karski bucks up and tries to throw Dennie off but instead Dennie has got his back! This has been an exciting period of action! Karski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SU2# Dennie gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
#TD2# Dennie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Karski pushes Dennie off looking to stand but Dennie dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2# Dennie gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Karski gets caught napping as Dennie dives in and scores a takedown. Karski manages to retain guard.
Karski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dennie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2# Dennie is trying to trip Karski. He has hold of a leg but Karski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dennie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Karski pushes Dennie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Karski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karski duly obliges. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Karski enables Dennie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Karski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Karski has had enough of the clinch but Dennie keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Dennie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! THIS COMMENTARY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN - IF YOU SEE THIS ERROR, PLEASE REPORT IT TO ADMIN (ID282) #T4# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# What's going on here? Dennie has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Piotr Karski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Dennie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dennie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2# Dennie has clasped his hands together around Karski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Karski throws Dennie to one side and escapes! Karski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Karski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dennie doesn't seem phased though. Karski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennie can do to turn this around?#TD2# Dennie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karski pushes Dennie off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Karski dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dillon Dennie's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Karski throws a nice looking combination but Dennie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A punch combination from Karski misses. Piotr Karski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karski looks to land a combination but Dennie avoids it well. #TD2# Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard.#SU2# Dennie stands up and waves to Karski to follow him. #CL2# Dennie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karski, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Dennie jumps into guard, dragging Karski to the mat.
Karski wants to stand and escape but instead Dennie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2# Dennie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennie. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2# Dennie decides to stand up, so the ref orders Karski to his feet. #TD2# Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard. Dennie stops Karski from standing up. #SU2# Dennie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Karski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennie to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU2# Dennie stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# Karski lands a glancing blow to the side of Dennie's head.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Karski enables Dennie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2# Karski is working an open guard so Dennie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Karski misses with a double jab.
Piotr Karski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karski loads up on a big right hand but Dennie slips the punch.#TD2# Dennie gets a takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# Dennie decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2# Dennie dives in and scores a takedown into Karski's guard.
Karski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3# Karski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Karski connects with a crisp jab. Karski misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Dennie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karski on his heels. He'll look to pass Karski's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2# Dennie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Karski misses with a wild combination.
#TD2# Dennie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2# Dennie escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4##TD2# Dennie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Karski!#SU2# Dennie decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Dennie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karski to the ground. Dennie is now in Karski's guard.#SU2# Dennie stands up from Karski's guard - Dennie perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2# Dennie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karski's guard.
Karski pushes Dennie off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Piotr Karski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karski, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Piotr Karski! Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Piotr Karski! Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Piotr Karski!
Piotr Karski wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
JF X - Frog Vs Wolf
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Dennie gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mcdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dennie has Mcdonald pressed against the cage, preventing Mcdonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mcdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Dennie shows good agility there to stay on his feet. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcdonald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dennie's brow. Mcdonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Dennie uses good head movement to avoid it. Dennie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but Dennie has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcdonald is trying to drag Dennie to the mat but Dennie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mcdonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Mcdonald can't get the takedown.
Mcdonald keeps control of Dennie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mcdonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dennie is looking to take this one to the mat. Mcdonald has Dennie pressed against the cage, preventing Dennie from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Mcdonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Dennie jumps guard.
Mcdonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2# Dennie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdonald is aware though and is defending well.#T2# Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcdonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mcdonald is pushing down on Dennie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dennie is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcdonald has managed to sneak the leg through. Mcdonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Mcdonald wants to control but Dennie is keeping him busy. Mcdonald controlling the action here. Mcdonald wants to pass to mount but Dennie is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Mcdonald wants to take a breather but Dennie is having none of it. Dennie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mcdonald. Mcdonald looking to pass the guard. Mcdonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mcdonald would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mcdonald advances position into side control! Mcdonald is staying tight to Dennie's torso, preventing him from escaping. Mcdonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB# Mcdonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Dennie is defending well. #SUB# Mcdonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Dennie is defending well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU# Mcdonald decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dennie to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mcdonald 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# Mcdonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdonald somewhat. Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dennie swivels and escapes. Dennie goes for a double leg but Mcdonald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcdonald continues to drive forward. Mcdonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dennie closes the distance and clinches up with Mcdonald, looking for a takedown. Dennie pushes Mcdonald against the cage but Mcdonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dennie tries to clinch up but Mcdonald circles away and keeps his distance. Mcdonald tries to clinch up but Dennie circles away and keeps his distance. Dennie with the counter takedown but Mcdonald avoids it easily. Dennie stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mcdonald dives in and scores a takedown into Dennie's guard. Dennie keeping full guard, as Mcdonald tries to pass. Mcdonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Mcdonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dennie's guard. #SUB# Mcdonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mcdonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennie on the ground. Mcdonald sitting and controlling from the half guard. Dennie is trying to control but can't.
Mcdonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dennie can do to turn this around?#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mcdonald wants to free his trapped foot but Dennie is holding on for dear life with his legs. Mcdonald works his way into full mount! Mcdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mcdonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dennie is looking to escape. Mcdonald controlling the pace for now. #T3# Dennie tries to hold on but Mcdonald pushes him away. Mcdonald working Dennie over with strikes here. Mcdonald moves to the back position. Mcdonald controlling from the back.#SUB# Mcdonald working for a choke but Dennie reverses nicely into Mcdonald 's guard. #SUB2# Dennie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Mcdonald has his hands on Dennie's head, controlling the position. Mcdonald looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcdonald, not yet. #ES# Mcdonald has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dennie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Dennie looking for a takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mcdonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dennie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mcdonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dennie is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mcdonald dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt. Dennie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Nick Mcdonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dennie is looking to clinch but Mcdonald is avoiding it.
Mcdonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennie. Dennie with a poor takedown #TD# and Mcdonald counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Dennie reaches up around Mcdonald's neck trying to control. But Mcdonald takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Dennie! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Dennie is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Mcdonald celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nick Mcdonald! Nick Mcdonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
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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:
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Date: Jan 02, 2025 |
#R1# Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dennie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennie somewhat. Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennie. Dennie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dennie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dennie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively. Burns appears to be looking for a counter takedown. No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Burns clinches up against the cage.#BC# Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1# Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennie circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burns slips a jab and a cross from Dennie.
#TD# Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Burns is looking to take a break and control but Dennie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dennie trying to control here.
Dennie punching from the bottom.
Dennie trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Dennie keeping control of the position. #SU# Burns gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Dennie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away. Dennie moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Dennie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns. Dennie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Burns closes the distance and pushes Dennie back into the cage.#TD2# Dennie jumps into guard, dragging Burns to the mat.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Burns wants to stand and escape but instead Dennie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3# Dennie trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. Dennie won't allow Burns to sweep him here. Burns is trying to keep Dennie in close.
Dennie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Burns wants to sweep here but Dennie controlling him for the moment. Burns trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dennie forces his way into half guard. Dennie is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Burns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burns tries to get out of the position. Burns wants to control but Dennie is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dennie wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dennie controlling the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burns is trying to maintain the position but Dennie is very close to passing his half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. 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 Alex Burns will probably get the nod. 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.#R2# Dennie swings widly with a right hand
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Some wild striking there from Dennie.
Burns is looking to counter with head kicks. Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dennie swivels and escapes. Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dennie shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily. Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Dennie gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Dennie manages to pull guard.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennie on the ground. Burns looking to pass the guard. Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Dennie.#T1# Dennie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Burns trying to control but Dennie is working from the bottom. Dennie is controlling Burns's posture. Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennie is keeping the position for now. Dennie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A decent looking cross lands there for Burns. Dennie goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward. Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Alex Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Dennie. No luck with that takedown attempt from Dennie. Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dennies head. Dennie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burns tries to pull guard but Dennie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3# Dennie is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Burns prevents Dennie from breaking the clinch. Dennie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing. Dennie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dennie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dennie tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it. Dennie blocks the body kick.
#CL# Burns moves into the clinch. Dennie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Burns breaks from the clinch.
Dennie doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
#T4##TD# Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dennie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dennie wants to control but Burns postures up. Alex Dennie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Burns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dennie, who protects the arm well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burns is trying to ground and pound but Dennie uses the momentary lack of control by Burns to regain half guard. Dennie works his way to full guard. Good work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Burns throws a big right hand that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burns dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# Dennie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Burns has a takedown stuffed. Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dennie's waist but Dennie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side. Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Dennie rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Burns holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC# Burns breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Dennie fails to land the takedown. Dennie shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Dennie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Burns tries to bum rush Dennie with a series of wild strikes but Dennie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. As Burns backs off Dennie throws a huge counter combo but Burns manages to avoid it all. Dennie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennie somewhat. Burns throws a series of punches but Dennie moves out of range. Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dennie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dennie fails with the takedown.#T2# Burns checks a leg kick. Dennie throws a wild combination but nothing lands. As Dennie looks to move away, Burns throws a big counter combo but Dennie just gets out of the way. Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dennie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dennie controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Burns tries to pull guard but Dennie won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
#T3# Dennie tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Burns is looking to take this one to the mat. Dennie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Dennie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Burns is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dennie to the mat. Dennie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Dennie. Dennie controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself. Dennie has a closed guard, preventing Burns from standing up. Burns trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dennie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4# Dennie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head. Burns seems keen to control Dennie's posture. Dennie wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving. Dennie pushes down on Burns's leg and manages to get into half guard. Dennie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working. Alex Dennie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alex Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Burns has a hand on Dennie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dennie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alex Dennie. I think Burns 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burns! |
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