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Grappling Hype -8- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (0) Mukunzi
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Mukunzi won't allow Dennison to pass to mount.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Dennison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison is looking to advance position but Mukunzi won't allow it.
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Dennison is working for a kimura but Mukunzi is defending it quite comfortably.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Mukunzi is defending well.
Mukunzi tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Mukunzi is looking to control Dennison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mukunzi avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Mukunzi is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
Dennison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mukunzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison is working for a kimura but Mukunzi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mukunzi trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mukunzi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dennison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mukunzi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mukunzi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (2) Mukunzi
Mukunzi looking to pass the guard.
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mukunzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mukunzi looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dennison working for submissions but it's allowed Mukunzi to get to half guard.
Dennison actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi wants to pass to mount but Dennison is defending the position.
Dennison is refusing to be controlled, as Mukunzi sits in half guard.
Dennison manages to get to full guard.
Dennison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dennison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mukunzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mukunzi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (4) vs (2) Mukunzi
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mukunzi is trying to keep Dennison in close.
Dennison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dennison passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mukunzi defends it well.
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Mukunzi wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
Dennison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mukunzi defends it well.
Dennison is thwarting Mukunzi's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dennison seems to be working for a kimura but Mukunzi defends the submission attempt.
Mukunzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mukunzi.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dennison has gone for a leg lock! Mukunzi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dennison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (4) vs (4) Mukunzi
Dennison looking for a guillotine here but Mukunzi defends easily.
Dennison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukunzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukunzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mukunzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Mukunzi trying to control but Dennison is working from the bottom.
Mukunzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mukunzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mukunzi has managed to get both his arms back between Dennison's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dennison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mukunzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dennison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mukunzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dennison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dennison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mukunzi is aware though and is defending well.
Mukunzi wants to control from the top but Dennison keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mukunzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dennison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mukunzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (6) vs (4) Mukunzi
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Mukunzi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennison stopping the sweep attempt from Mukunzi.
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mukunzi trying to keep a closed guard but Dennison is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dennison forces his way into half guard.
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennison drops back looking for a leg! Mukunzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mukunzi manages to kick Dennison off! Dennison jumps back into Mukunzi's guard.
Dennison stands and throws Mukunzi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (9) vs (4) Mukunzi
Mukunzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennison swings around for an armbar but Mukunzi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dennison's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennison (9) vs (6) Mukunzi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi wants to pass the guard but Dennison is keeping the position.
Dennison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mukunzi defends well.
Dennison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dennison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mukunzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dennison is retaining full guard.
Dennison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mukunzi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mukunzi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mukunzi advances to half guard.
Mukunzi trying to control from half guard but Dennison is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennison takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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