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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 1823 p4p, 1248 weight class) and Dick Dennison (ranked 259 p4p, 188 weight class). Kimbo Slaissi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Dennison's chin.
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Dennison's shoulder, as Dennison tries to avoid the shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slaissi enables Dennison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slaissi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison is working Slaissi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaissi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison won't allow Slaissi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slaissi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slaissi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slaissi keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dennison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slaissi defends it nicely.
Slaissi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Slaissi.
Kimbo Slaissi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt.
As Dennison looks to move away, Slaissi throws a big counter combo but Dennison just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Dennison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slaissi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dennison fails to land the takedown.
Dennison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dennison fails to land the takedown.
Slaissi slips a straight right by Dennison.
Slaissi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dennison tries to keep at a distance but Slaissi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaissi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dennison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slaissi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dennison fails to land the takedown.
Dennison shoots in but Slaissi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennison throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
Slaissi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dennison dives in and grabs Slaissi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slaissi pushes down on Dennison's head and hops out.
Dennison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dennison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dennison.
Dennison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slaissi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slaissi wants it to stay on the feet.
Slaissi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slaissi as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Slaissi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennison dives in for a single leg takedown but Slaissi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Slaissi rushes Dennison and presses him up against the cage.
Slaissi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slaissi counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slaissi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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