PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Deneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Toilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deneal
vs
Toilfer

193 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Deneal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Toilfer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deneal fails with a takedown attempt.
Toilfer darts in looking for a takedown but Deneal gets double underhooks and turns Toilfer into the cage.
Toilfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deneal throws a big counter combination but Toilfer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deneal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toilfer's waist but Toilfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deneal off to one side.
Toilfer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Toilfer gets tackled into the cage by Deneal. Deneal maintains the clinch.

Toilfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deneal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toilfer counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Dwayne Deneal has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Deneal. 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.

Deneal closes the distance and clinches.
Toilfer tries to score a body lock takedown but Deneal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toilfer looking to slow down the pace here.
Toilfer is trying to push Deneal away but Deneal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toilfer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deneal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Toilfer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toilfer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Toilfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deneal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deneal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toilfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deneal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deneal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deneal stopping the sweep attempt from Toilfer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Toilfer working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Deneal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deneal misses with a takedown
and Toilfer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toilfer.

Deneal rushes Toilfer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Toilfer prevents Deneal from breaking the clinch.
Toilfer leaning against his opponent.

Toilfer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deneal uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deneal passes Toilfer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toilfer is trying to maintain the position but Deneal is very close to passing his half guard.
Deneal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Toilfer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toilfer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deneal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Deneal looking for a guillotine from mount but Toilfer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer tries to reverse the position but Deneal maintains control.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deneal swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Toilfer is now in Deneal's guard. A big mistake from Deneal there, giving up the dominant position!
Toilfer wants to control from the top but Deneal keeps moving.
Toilfer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toilfer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deneal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwayne Deneal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Deneal's cut.
That's time! Deneal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Deneal leaves Toilfer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

Toilfer wriggles free and stands up.
Deneal shoots in for a double leg but Toilfer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toilfer shoots for a takedown but Deneal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deneal feinted with a counter takedown.

Toilfer closes the distance and pushes Deneal back into the cage.
Deneal is stalling here.
Toilfer jumps guard but Deneal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dwayne Deneal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.
Deneal is trying to push Toilfer away but Toilfer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deneal gets underhooks to prevent Toilfer's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toilfer prevents Deneal from breaking the clinch.
Toilfer wants to take the fight to the mat but Deneal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Toilfer drags the fight down to the ground.
Deneal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Deneal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deneal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deneal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Deneal gets to his feet. Toilfer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Toilfer gets a double leg takedown into Deneal's guard.

Deneal pushes Toilfer off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deneal clinches up against the cage.
Toilfer wants to take the fight to the mat but Deneal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toilfer goes for a takedown attempt but Deneal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Deneal moves into range and clinches up with Toilfer.
Toilfer tries for a takedown but Deneal manages to get underhooks.
Deneal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toilfer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Toilfer shoots in and drives through. Deneal sprawls well.
As Toilfer tries to get set, Deneal tries to push him back and clinch up but Toilfer manages to avoid the attempt.
Toilfer is breathing heavily.
Deneal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toilfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Deneal or perhaps it was just good defense by Toilfer, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deneal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toilfer defends it nicely.
Deneal fails to land the takedown.
Deneal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Toilfer gets tackled into the cage by Deneal. Deneal maintains the clinch.
Toilfer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toilfer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deneal smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deneal throws a hook but Toilfer avoids it easily.
Toilfer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toilfer wants it to stay on the feet.
Toilfer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toilfer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Deneal has managed to clinch.
Toilfer goes for a takedown attempt but Deneal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toilfer.
Deneal fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Deneal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Deneal'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. This is the final round!

Toilfer gets tackled into the cage by Deneal. Deneal maintains the clinch.
Toilfer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Toilfer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deneal to keep the fight standing.
Deneal digs a right hand underneath Toilfer's ribcage. Toilfer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deneal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Deneal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Toilfer up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Deneal for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Deneal misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deneal looking to throw knees to the head but Toilfer is blocking nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Deneal as Toilfer tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deneal is trying to pull guard but Toilfer has him pressed against the cage.
Deneal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toilfer walks away with a smile on his face. Deneal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Deneal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deneal tries to clinch but Toilfer moves out of range.
Deneal throws a sloppy head kick and Toilfer moves out of range easily.
Deneal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toilfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deneal fails with the takedown.
Toilfer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toilfer wants to clinch.
Deneal stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer misses with a double jab

and Deneal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Toilfer!

Toilfer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deneal misses with a body shot.
Toilfer throws a counter combo.

Deneal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Deneal.
Toilfer jumps guard but Deneal stands there with Toilfer around his waist. Toilfer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deneal jumps guard but Toilfer stands there with Deneal around his waist. Deneal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toilfer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Toilfer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deneal has managed to clinch.
Deneal wants a takedown but no success here.
Toilfer prevents Deneal from breaking the clinch.
Toilfer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deneal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Toilfer tries to pull guard but Deneal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deneal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toilfer blocks it with crossed arms.
Toilfer stops a takedown attempt from Deneal.
Dwayne Deneal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toilfer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Deneal jumps guard.
Deneal is trying to control the position but Toilfer postures up.
Toilfer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer is fighting to break Deneal's control of his arms but Deneal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toilfer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toilfer wants to control from the top but Deneal keeps moving.
Deneal working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Deneal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deneal, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwayne Deneal!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Deneal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.