PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Decimal (ranked 615 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 37 p4p, 81 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Decimal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Dewey Decimal Rap. Denis Denisov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Decimal
vs
Denisov

150 cm
25
136
13 - 5 - 0

167 cm
25
140
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dewey Decimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov has a takedown stuffed.
Denisov misses with a double jab.
Denisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decimal misses with a shot to the body
and Denisov counters with a nice uppercut.
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Decimal misses with an uppercut.
Denisov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decimal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denisov.
Dewey Decimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal stuffs the takedown.
Denisov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Denisov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Decimal avoids it really well and circles away.
Decimal cracks a nice hook into Denisov's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov throws a big shot that misses.
Decimal keeps Denisov at a distance using the push kick.
Decimal scores with a sloppy right hand. Denisov should have avoided that one.
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov.
Denisov tries to counter with a clinch but Decimal shakes him off and moves away.
Denisov misses with a looping right.
Decimal misses with a left hand
letting Denisov counter with a right hand.
Denisov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Decimal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice defenses there by Denisov.
Decimal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decimal scores with a hook to the body. Denisov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimal.
Decimal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denisov's sensitive parts.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Denisov moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Decimal sprawls well. Decimal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Denisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decimal's waist but Decimal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denisov off to one side.
Denisov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decimal lands a slapping body shot.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimal lands a nice shot that snaps Denisov's head back.
Denisov avoids the body shot from Decimal.
Decimal looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Decimal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Denisov tries to clinch up but Decimal circles away and keeps his distance.
Denisov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denisov misses with a head kick.
It looked like Decimal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denisov throws a shot to the body.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denisov under the eye.
Decimal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Decimal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denisov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denisov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Decimal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denisov somewhat.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.
Decimal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decimal looks for the body kick but Denisov saw that one coming.
Denisov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Decimal. That one must have hurt.
Decimal misses with the combination.
Denisov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimal misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Denisov.
Nice shot lands for Decimal.
Denisov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to land a front kick but Denisov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Decimal connects with a nice looking jab.
Denisov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov looks to throw the jab but Decimal is out of range.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Denisov.
Decimal swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denisov tries to clinch but Decimal is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Denisov.
Decimal misses with a body kick.
Decimal circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Denisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Denisov back to the cage. Decimal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Decimal throws a sloppy head kick and Denisov moves out of range easily.

Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denisov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Decimal down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov throws a right and a left that Decimal avoids nicely.
Decimal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decimal takes a swing at Denisov's ribcage but misses.
Decimal scores with a sloppy right hand. Denisov should have avoided that one.
Denisov tries to clinch up but Decimal circles away and keeps his distance.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but Decimal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denisov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decimal scores with a decent looking hook.
Decimal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Decimal.
Decimal looks to land a left hand but Denisov moved out of range nicely.

Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Decimal in a clinch.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov is trying to drag Decimal to the mat but Decimal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dewey Decimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Decimal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denisov is working for takedown but Decimal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Decimal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Decimal is defending well for now.
Denisov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Denisov pulls guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Decimal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Denisov being controlled here, momentarily.
Denisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decimal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Denisov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Decimal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Decimal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses.
Denisov is in close to Decimal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov stands up over Decimal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.

Denisov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Decimal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is trying to control the action in half guard but Denisov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Decimal is looking for a kimura but Denisov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Decimal to get the leverage.
Decimal is thwarting Denisov's attempts to control the position.
Denisov punching from the bottom.

Decimal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Decimal throwing shots but Denisov is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Decimal seems to be looking for submissions.
Denisov tries to get to full guard but Decimal has control of the leg.

Denisov is defending against the submission attempts here by Decimal.
Denisov tries to get to full guard but Decimal has control of the leg.
Decimal wants to free his trapped foot but Denisov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Decimal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Decimal's back!
Denisov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Decimal looks to land a combination but Denisov avoids it well.
Denisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal misses with a right hand
and Denisov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimal blocks a jab.
Denisov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denisov misses with a hook. Decimal ducked under it nicely.
Decimal scores with a nice head shot.
Denisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decimal is fending him off so far but Denisov persists. Nope, Decimal circles away and we're back to standing.
Denisov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decimal looks to land a left hand but Denisov moved out of range nicely.
Dewey Decimal is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal lands with a nice body punch.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denisov throws a combination. Decimal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal throws a leg kick
and Denisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimal takes a swing at Denisov's ribcage but misses.
Decimal misses the jab.
Decimal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denisov.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dewey Decimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov shoots for a takedown but Decimal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Denisov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Decimal misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Decimal as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Decimal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decimal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Denisov moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Decimal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Denisov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Nice cross by Decimal.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denisov moves away from the strike by Decimal.
Denisov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decimal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decimal throws a combination that misses
and Decimal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Decimal counters with a quick kick to the body but Denisov blocks it.
Decimal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimal takes a swing at Denisov's ribcage but misses.
Denisov avoids the body shot from Decimal.
Denisov slips a jab from Decimal.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimal scores with a sloppy right hand. Denisov should have avoided that one.
Decimal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Denisov shoots in but no luck this time.
Decimal is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decimal misses with a left hand
and Denisov counters with a stiff right hand.
Denisov misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Denisov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Decimal's guard.
Decimal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Denisov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Denisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Decimal is looking for a sweep. Denisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Denisov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Decimal defends it well.
Decimal tries to roll over but Denisov keeps him under control.
Decimal manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov stands up over Decimal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Decimal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denisov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dewey Decimal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Decimal, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dewey Decimal!
A very excited looking Dewey Decimal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.