PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Naysmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Denne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton Naysmith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Naysmith
vs
Denne

182 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shelton Naysmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Denne!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naysmith misses with an uppercut
and Denne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Shelton Naysmith has been cut.
Naysmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Naysmith.
Naysmith misses with a hook.
Denne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Naysmith counters with a stiff right hand.
Naysmith digs a good hook to Denne's body.
Denne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naysmith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naysmith. Denne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denne takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naysmith misses with a left hand

and Denne moves into the clinch.
Naysmith avoids the elbow strike from Denne, against the cage.
Denne misses with an elbow strike.
Naysmith stops a takedown attempt from Denne.
Denne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Naysmith smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Naysmith misses its intended target.
Denne ducks under a wild hook from Naysmith.
Denne wants to clinch up but Naysmith keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Denne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Naysmith did well to prevent Denne getting side control.
Naysmith won't allow Denne to pass to mount.
Denne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denne winds up and cracks Naysmith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naysmith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denne on the ground.

Naysmith looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naysmith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naysmith wants to stand back up but Denne manages to pass into side control.
The ground and pound from Denne seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Naysmith is looking for a sweep.
Naysmith is breathing heavily.

Denne stands up.
Naysmith avoids the head kick by Denne.
Denne doesn't manage to clinch there - Naysmith circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denne tries to clinch but Naysmith moves out of range.
Naysmith misses with an uppercut

and Denne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naysmith working a defensive guard here.
Denne wants to pass the guard but Naysmith is keeping the position.
Naysmith is trying to hold Denne in close to prevent damage but Denne has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Denne lands a nice short elbow.

Denne decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naysmith keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denne is defended easily by Naysmith.
Shelton Naysmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Denne.
Denne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Naysmith misses the body punch

and Denne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naysmith!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Denne working for a submission but Naysmith is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Denne is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Denne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Naysmith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Denne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naysmith tries to clinch up but Denne circles away and keeps his distance.
Denne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naysmith throws a shot from downtown. Denne moves away and avoids it.
Denne blocks a jab.
Naysmith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Denne misses with a takedown attempt - Naysmith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naysmith clobbers Denne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denne tries to clinch but Naysmith is having none of it.
Naysmith scores with a jab.
Denne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naysmith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naysmith throws a hook but Denne blocks it.
Naysmith lands with an uppercut that bounces Denne off the cage and back into rage.
Naysmith throws a head kick but Denne moves out of range.
Denne shoots in but Naysmith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shelton Naysmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Denne.
Denne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naysmith.
Naysmith jabs Denne right on the nose. Denne blinks but takes it well.
Denne shoots in but no luck this time.
Denne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naysmith swivels and escapes.
Denne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naysmith scores with a nice strike.

Naysmith tries to sprawl but Denne drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naysmith is trying to stand back up but Denne is controlling him
Naysmith is looking to control Denne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naysmith avoid being mounted?
Naysmith tries to roll over but Denne keeps him under control.
Naysmith trying to hold on to Denne's head to control him but Denne postures up.
Denne thows a huge punch but Naysmith dodges it nicely.
Naysmith tries to kick Denne off but Denne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denne is looking to take a break and control but Naysmith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Denne has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Naysmith defend it? Denne steps over the head and cranks it - Naysmith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Denne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Denne!