PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Trollface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bekir Yentar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Trollface
vs
Yentar

174 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Trollface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bekir Yentar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yentar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trollface.

It looks like Bekir Yentar has been cut.
A head kick misses from Trollface.
Yentar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yentar wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Trollface.
Yentar fails with the takedown.
No luck for Yentar with that takedown attempt.
Dennis Trollface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bekir Yentar.
Trollface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yentar tries to clinch there but Trollface circles away.
Trollface shoots for a takedown but Yentar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yentar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloppy strikes from Yentar. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollface throws a right and a left that Yentar avoids nicely.
No joy there for Yentar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Yentar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trollface tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yentar is in Trollface's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollface is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yentar won't allow Trollface to sweep him here.
Yentar trying to control but Trollface is working from the bottom.

Trollface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yentar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yentar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yentar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trollface's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollface keeping full guard, as Yentar tries to pass.
Yentar is looking to work some ground and pound but Trollface has wrist control.
Trollface thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Yentar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yentar shoots for a double leg takedown but Trollface sprawls well. He's pushed Yentar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yentar looks gassed!
Yentar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Horrible takedown by Trollface or perhaps it was just good defense by Yentar which made him look bad.
Trollface shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yentar pinned against the cage. Yentar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollface shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yentar defends it nicely.
Trollface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yentar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trollface somewhat.
Yentar checks a low kick from Trollface.
Trollface throws the kick towards the body but Yentar avoids it.
Yentar throws a series of strikes that have Trollface backpedaling.
Yentar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yentar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trollface sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yentar misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollface doesn't manage to clinch there - Yentar circles away.

Trollface moves into the clinch successfully.

Yentar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Trollface. No joy for Yentar on that attempt.
Yentar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trollface counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yentar misses with a two punch combination.
Trollface tries to close the distance and clinch but Yentar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trollface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trollface tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trollface looks for a takedown but Yentar sprawls well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Trollface will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bekir Yentar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trollface tries to clinch up but Yentar circles away and keeps his distance.
Trollface scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trollface throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dennis Trollface is winning the standup battle so far.
Yentar misses with a double jab
and Trollface counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Trollface.
Yentar wants to clinch up but Trollface keeps it at a distance.
Trollface goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yentar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trollface shoots in looking for a takedown. Yentar tries to sprawl out of it but Trollface keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yentar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yentar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trollface tries to avoid it but Yentar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trollface to the ground. Trollface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollface tries for a takedown but Yentar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trollface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Trollface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trollface lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trollface.
Yentar tries to clinch but Trollface moves out of range.
Yentar throws a big shot that misses.
Yentar lands a high kick!
Trollface shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yentar as he avoids it easily.
Dennis Trollface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yentar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trollface scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Yentar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trollface to the mat! Trollface manages to get full guard.
Trollface throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yentar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollface. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yentar.
Yentar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yentar moves into full guard.
Yentar is striking off his back. Trollface thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Trollface is stalling here. Yentar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trollface seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yentar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Yentar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollface manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yentar is staying active underneath Trollface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trollface stops Yentar from getting back to his feet.

Yentar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollface pulls his head out easily.
Yentar is looking for a sweep. Trollface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Trollface is looking for a kimura but Yentar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trollface to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yentar has one foot on Trollface's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Yentar checks a leg kick.
Yentar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trollface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trollface tries to clinch up but Yentar circles away and keeps his distance.
Yentar looks to land a body kick but Trollface moved away.
Yentar moves to clinch but Trollface breaks away
and Trollface counters with a left to the body.
Trollface shoots in looking for a takedown but Yentar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trollface's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Yentar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trollface was covering up waiting for the punch and Yentar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Trollface is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yentar defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bekir Yentar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bekir Yentar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trollface misses with a two punch combination.
Trollface tries to clinch but Yentar moves out of range.
Yentar swats away the attempt to clinch by Trollface.
Yentar shoots in for a takedown but Trollface shows good takedown defense.
Yentar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trollface paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trollface wants to clinch.
Yentar misses with a wild combination.
Trollface jabs at Yentar's body.
Yentar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yentar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yentar misses with a body shot.
Yentar misses with an uppercut
and Trollface counters with a series of strikes. Yentar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trollface lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yentar backs up against the cage.
Trollface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yentar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trollface somewhat.
Trollface throws a chopping leg kick but Yentar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yentar swings for the body but Trollface moves out of range.
Trollface throws a head kick that misses.
Yentar shoots in for a double leg but Trollface sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trollface misses with a takedown
and Yentar counters with a three punch combo that has Trollface backing up. Trollface nods at Yentar to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollface fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trollface pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Yentar darts in and clinches Trollface up against the cage.

Yentar manages to break the clinch.
Trollface fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Trollface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Trollface.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yentar misses with a wild combination.
Trollface moves in looking to clinch but Yentar pushes him off.
Trollface looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trollface tries to clinch there but Yentar circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yentar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trollface trying to control the position but instead, Yentar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollface into the cage.

Yentar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trollface scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Yentar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trollface to the mat! Trollface manages to get full guard.
Trollface controls Yentar momentarily but Yentar frees himself.
Yentar trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollface looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yentar trying to control the position from guard on top but Trollface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trollface wants to stand and escape but Yentar is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yentar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trollface sprawls well. Trollface wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yentar gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trollface looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yentar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yentar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trollface tries to clinch up.

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 Dennis Trollface.
I think Trollface has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dennis Trollface!