PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemp Dennis (ranked 4741 p4p, 3656 weight class) and Jiuberto Guibson (ranked 573 p4p, 494 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dennis
vs
Guibson

185 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
220
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiuberto Guibson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guibson tries to clinch there but Dennis circles away.
Dennis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dennis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guibson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Guibson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Guibson cracks a nice hook into Dennis's ribs.
Guibson tries to clinch up.

Guibson moves into range and clinches up with Dennis.
Dennis effectively controlling the action here.
Guibson tries to stall but Dennis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guibson.
Stalling in the clinch from Guibson.
Guibson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Guibson works on Dennis's body with a couple of short punches.
Dennis is trying to maintain a safe position but Guibson gets an underhook and turns Dennis into the cage.
Guibson stops a takedown attempt from Dennis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Guibson lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dennis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guibson is keeping busy.
Dennis trying to control the position but instead, Guibson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dennis into the cage.
Dennis seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Guibson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Dennis taking a breather.
Maybe Dennis would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Guibson is trying to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis tries to stall but Guibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kemp Dennis.

Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guibson tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis wants to control but Guibson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guibson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Guibson actively working from the bottom here.

Guibson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guibson wants to get back to full guard.
Dennis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Guibson wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guibson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis winds up and cracks Guibson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Guibson's hands, connecting with Guibson's forehead.
Guibson is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
Guibson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Guibson is looking to improve his position.
Dennis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennis working over Guibson with some ground and pound. Guibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis working over Guibson with some ground and pound. Guibson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis 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.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Guibson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis is nestled in close to Guibson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guibson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Guibson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dennis jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
During a confident post fight interview, Kemp Dennis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.