Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Dennison dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Dennison lands with an uppercut that bounces Takala off the cage and back into range.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennison tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dennison with a body shot.
Dennison misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Dennison misses with a head shot. Takala uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison 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.
Dennison throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison throws a strike but Takala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dennison pulls Takala in close to his closed guard and prevents Takala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Takala controlling him for the moment.
Dennison seems keen to control Takala's posture.#T2#
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is pulling down on Takala's head. It's preventing any offense from Takala, at least for the moment.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Takala controlling him for the moment.
Dennison pulls Takala in close to prevent any damage.
Dennison continues to stall.#T3#
Takala tries to stand but Dennison is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Dennison.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Dennison.
Dennison has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Dennison clinches with his opponent.
Dennison tries to throw a body punch but Takala avoids it by throwing Dennison back against the cage. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennison has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takala wants to get back to his feet.
Dennison is looking to stall here but Takala recovers full guard.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Takala wants to stand up but Dennison is controlling him.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Dennison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dennison stops Takala from standing up.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dennison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennison shoots in and drives through. Takala sprawls well.
Dennison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dennison throws a jab when Takala was well out of range.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennison is leaning against Takala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Takala can't break the clinch.
Takala can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennison misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Takala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dennison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Dennison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala leaves Dennison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
As Dennison backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Dennison manages to avoid it all.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Dennison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dennison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dennison throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dennison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennison.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dennison fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Takala counters with a right hand that sends Dennison tumbling to the canvas! Can Takala finish him? He dives into Dennison's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!#T1#
Takala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oh Dennison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison seems to have got his legs back now.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennison is nestled in close to Takala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takala is looking to escape.
Takala is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Takala is working away.
Dennison stops Takala from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Dennison is working for a kimura but Takala is defending it quite comfortably.
Dennison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takala taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Dennison looks to land a strike but Takala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dennison is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Takala has wrist control.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala avoids the body shot from Dennison.
Dennison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennison somewhat.
Takala throws a counter combo.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dennison thinking.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with Takala, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes Takala against the cage but Takala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt.
Takala counters with a body kick.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takala is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Takala circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dennison darts in looking for a takedown but Takala gets double underhooks and turns Dennison into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.#TD#
Dennison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takala is trying to keep an underhook but Dennison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Takala looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takala defending well though.
Dennison throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takala to regain full guard.
Dennison chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Takala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Takala!#REVB#
Dennison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennison wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Takala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennison is proving hard to escape from.
Dennison wants to sweep but no luck.
Takala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennison is proving hard to escape from.
Dennison is pulling down on Takala's head. It's preventing any offense from Takala, at least for the moment.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takala wants to stand but Dennison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dennison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takala has passed into side control.
Takala tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dennison is looking to regain half guard here but Takala keeps moving and retains side control.
Takala wants to stand but Dennison is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dennison throws a shot to the body.
Dennison tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Dennison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dennison shoots in looking for a takedown but Takala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takala throws a counter combo.#T4#
Dennison misses the jab.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Dennison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dennison with a body shot.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Dennison misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a good low kick that Dennison was not able to check.
Dennison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a straight that turns Dennison's legs to rubber! Takala pushes forward with more strikes and Dennison goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tino Takala managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dennison gets the takedown into side control.
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
Kogos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison lands a nice forearm strike.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Kogos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dennison taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos regains half guard.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dennison wants to control but Kogos is keeping him busy.
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!
Kogos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Kogos tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kogos's head.
Kogos wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kogos tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Kogos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Dennison seems to be looking for submissions.
Kogos wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kogos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennison prevents Kogos from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Kogos is rocked!
Dennison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kogos quite badly. Kogos pulls Dennison in close trying to recover. Dennison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kogos on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kogos doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison retains his light heavyweight title!
Dick Dennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
A lazy left from Dennison finds it's target.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran cracks Dennison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dennison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Dennison tests Kiran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dennison ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dennison.
Dennison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kiran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiran moves out of range as Dennison strikes.
It looked like Kiran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kiran misses.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt - Kiran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dennison ducks under a wild hook from Kiran.
Kiran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
Dennison looks for a takedown but Kiran sprawls well.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Kiran digs a good hook to Dennison's body. #T1#
A jab from Kiran misses. #TD2#
Dennison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kiran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dennison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiran is controlling Dennison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiran is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kiran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dennison at a distance.
Dennison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dennison back to the cage. Kiran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dennison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kiran sneaks out the side door and pushes Dennison away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
An inside leg kick from Kiran misses. #CL2#
Dennison moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Kiran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiran throws a lazy right hand but Dennison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiran moves out of range as Dennison strikes.
Kiran throwing a counter right hand but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dennison looks to land a right hand but Kiran moved out of range.
Kiran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennison takes a swing at Kiran's ribcage but misses.
Kiran misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Kiran takes a swing at Dennison's ribcage but misses.
Kiran misses the jab.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but Kiran shows good takedown defense.
Dennison slips under a jab.
Dennison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiran scores with a hook.
Dennison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiran.
Kiran missing with a left hand there. Dennison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Dennison is just out of range.
Dennison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Kiran moves out of range as Dennison strikes.#TD2#
Kiran gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiran keeping full guard, as Dennison tries to pass.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Kiran blocks nicely.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kiran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Dennison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiran!
Kiran is looking for a sweep.
Dennison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kiran sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Kiran defends.
Kiran wants to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison wants to control for a moment but Kiran uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely. #T1#
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kiran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennison working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison slips a nice elbow through Kiran's hands, connecting with Kiran's forehead.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Kiran is having none of it.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Kiran uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Dennison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison trying to control but Kiran is working from the bottom.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiran's head.
Dennison scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kiran trying to control the position.
Dennison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Dennison throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dennison wants to control but Kiran is keeping him busy.
Kiran defending against the ground and pound.
Dennison lands an elbow.
Dennison misses with the ground and pound.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kiran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennison cracks Kiran with a big elbow.
Kiran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison cracks Kiran with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Kiran is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Kiran's face as Dennison controls the position.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiran keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kiran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there.
Kiran is trying to maintain the position but Dennison is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison is keen to just control but Kiran is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kiran!
Dennison wants to control the action but instead Kiran gets a body lock and reverses into Dennison's guard! Nice work! #T1#
Kiran preventing the sweep.
Dennison trying to control the position here.
Dennison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kiran has hold of Dennison's hands but Dennison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiran defending well though.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiran won't allow Dennison to pass to mount. #T3#
Dennison slips a nice elbow through Kiran's hands, connecting with Kiran's forehead.
Dennison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dennison is thwarting Kiran's attempts to control the position.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dennison moves into the clinch.
Dennison lands a right hand. #TD2#
Dennison has picked Kiran up - he's going for a ride! Dennison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kiran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison. #T4#
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dennison throwing shots but Kiran is blocking nicely.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison winds up and cracks Kiran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison really dominated that round.
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.#R4##CL2#
Dennison forces Kiran back against the cage and clinches.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennison controls his hands.
Dennison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dennison.
Dennison lands with a light punch inside.
Dennison is working for takedown but Kiran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dennison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ovidio Kiran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiran is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Kiran circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiran misses with a straight left. #T1#
Dennison wants to clinch.
Kiran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dennison momentarily.
Dennison tries to bum rush Kiran with a series of wild strikes but Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiran loads up on a big right hand but Dennison slips the punch.
Dennison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiran.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Kiran.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiran misses the target.
Kiran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dennison. #T2#
Kiran swings for the body but Dennison moves out of range.
Kiran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennison with the counter takedown but Kiran avoids it easily.#TD2#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kiran's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison is trying to control. Kiran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kiran dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiran throws out a loose jab but Dennison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiran throws an overhand right that lands on Dennison's shoulder, as Dennison tries to avoid the shot.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD2#
Dennison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Kiran blocks nicely.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Kiran blocks nicely.
Dennison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Kiran keeps moving.
Dennison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dick Dennison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kiran to the mat! Kiran manages to get full guard.
Dennison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiran taking a bit of punishment here - Dennison scoring with strikes.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Kiran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kiran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison grinds an elbow into Kiran's temple.
Oh Kiran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison lands an elbow.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kiran is avoiding damage well.
Kiran seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Dennison is trying to ground and pound but Kiran uses the momentary lack of control by Dennison to regain half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison 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.
Dennison lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kiran! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dennison jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ovidio Kiran was interviewed post fight and said 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond misses with a body kick.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Dennison throws a shot from downtown. Edmond moves away and avoids it.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch but Edmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dennison.#TD#
Dennison feints and as Edmond raises his hands in defense, Dennison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dennison stops Edmond from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edmond wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position.
Dennison distracts Edmond with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennison tries to free his leg and advance position but Edmond is retaining full guard.
Dennison works over Edmond with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Edmond blocks nicely.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Edmond is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dennison dives into side control.
Edmond is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison working away.
Edmond is pushing Dennison's head away, looking to escape. Dennison manages to hold on to the position though.
Dennison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Edmond takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Edmond is trying to buck Dennison off.
Edmond wants to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Edmond here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dennison 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.#SUB#
Dennison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dennison taking a breather here. #T2#
Edmond is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Edmond down.
Edmond wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is dominant here and he's now got Edmond's back!
Edmond trying to control but not successfully.
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!
Good control from Dennison.
Edmond trying to control the position but Dennison manages to sink in the hooks.
Dennison scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Edmond is looking for a way out. #T3#
Dennison lands a shot to the head.
Dennison trying to control.
Dennison scores with punches to the body.
Edmond is trying to get back to his feet but Dennison has full control of the position and if anything, Edmond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennison gets his hands free.
Dennison throwing damaging strikes from the back! Edmond could be in trouble here!
Edmond wants to control his opponent's hands but Dennison gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmond is really stuck here.
Edmond is trying to get back to his feet but Dennison has full control of the position and if anything, Edmond has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edmond is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dennison off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Edmond takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
Edmond showing good submission defense here. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Edmond's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dennison lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Edmond is trapped and Dennison is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edmond covers up after that shot from Dennison.
Dennison is punishing Edmond with strikes - can he finish him?!#ROC#Edmond is rocked!#SUB#
Dennison has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Edmond trying to get back to his feet but Dennison is in full control for now.
Dennison lands strikes from the back and Edmond isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Torsten moves out of range of the strikes.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torsten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Dennison.
Dennison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Torsten has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dennison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Dennison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torsten's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennison.
Torsten throws out a loose jab but Dennison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torsten cracks a nice hook into Dennison's ribs.
Torsten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dennison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torsten sprawls well initially but Dennison persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Torsten manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dennison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Dennison is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Torsten as the two fighters clinch.
Torsten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torsten utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennison's elbow.
Torsten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torsten lands a body shot.
Torsten presses Dennison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Torsten manages to break the clinch.
Dennison throws a jab but it's blocked by Torsten.
Dennison slips a straight right by Torsten.
Dennison walks into a jab.
Dennison takes one on the button.#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
Torsten slips under a jab from Dennison.
Oh Dennison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torsten defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torsten drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dennison right on the button. Dennison goes down! Torsten follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Torsten gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Dennison checks a low kick from Bartz.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Bartz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bartz looking to control.
Bartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennison 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.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Bartz is keeping the position.
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bartz keeps moving.
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.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison trying to control but Bartz is working from the bottom.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartz has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Bartz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Bartz!#REVB#
Bartz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennison managing to control the position.
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is controlling Bartz's posture.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dennison is pulling down on Bartz's head. It's preventing any offense from Bartz, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartz.
Bartz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartz.
Bartz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennison or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartz, which made it look bad.
Dennison misses with a shot to the body
and Bartz counters with a low kick, right behind Dennison 's knee.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dennison darts in trying to clinch
and Bartz counters with a nice body shot.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartz swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Bartz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz takes one on the button.
Dennison jabs Bartz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartz stuffs the takedown.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
Dennison swings widly with a right hand
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dennison. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dennison cracks a nice hook into Bartz's ribs.#TD#
Dennison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bartz on his heels. He'll look to pass Bartz's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bartz leaves Dennison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dennison thinking.
Dennison goes for a double leg but Bartz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dennison or not. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennison is looking to wear down Bartz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dennison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Bartz scores with a spinning back kick!
Bartz lands with a cross. #ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
Dennison tries to clinch up.
Oh Dennison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dennison out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Bartz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hasselhoff is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dennison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasselhoff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennison has managed to get both his arms back between Hasselhoff's legs - danger averted.
Dennison is working Hasselhoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Hasselhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hasselhoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennison controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hasselhoff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hasselhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dennison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennison stands up over Hasselhoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hasselhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasselhoff, not yet.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Dennison distracts Hasselhoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Dennison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dennison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Hasselhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.#SUB#
Hasselhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dennison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennison forces his way into half guard.
Hasselhoff on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hasselhoff tries to get out of the position.
Dennison content to control rather than advance.
Dennison passes to full mount!
Dennison looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dennison lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hasselhoff hang on?#SUB2#
Dennison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennison working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Dennison putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dennison scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT2#It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Dennison lands a big shot there that rocks Hasselhoff but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dennison avoids the attempt from Hasselhoff to control.
Dennison landing strikes from the mount.
Hasselhoff is trying to escape the mount.
Dennison fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dennison in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dennison with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Hasselhoff is rocked!#CUT2#Misha Hasselhoff's cut is getting worse.
Hasselhoff is squirming around, avoiding Dennison's attempts to control the action.
Oh Hasselhoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hasselhoff reaches up and holds on to Dennison to control the position.
Hasselhoff seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Dennison working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT2#Jeez, Misha Hasselhoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Misha Hasselhoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dick Dennison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Dennison misses.
Bon Hwa looks to land a right hand but Dennison moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bon Hwa misses its intended target.
Dennison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bon Hwa ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Dennison with a nice cross.
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 with a takedown attempt.
Dennison shoots and misses
and Bon Hwa counters with a straight right hand.
Dennison misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison walks into a stiff left hand from Bon Hwa.
Dennison misses with a straight right.
It looked like Bon Hwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison misses with a hook. Bon Hwa ducked under it nicely.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon Hwa is just out of range.
Bon Hwa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Firm in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dennison.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bon Hwa misses the target. #TD2#
Dennison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bon Hwa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dennison is in Bon Hwa's guard.
Bon Hwa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Dennison trying to control but Bon Hwa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bon Hwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Bon Hwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bon Hwa wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position.
Bon Hwa pulls Dennison in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dennison postures up in Bon Hwa's guard and throws a big left but Bon Hwa blocks it.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bon Hwa's head.#T2#
Dennison landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy.
Bon Hwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bon Hwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon Hwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bon Hwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dennison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Bon Hwa.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.#T3#
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bon Hwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Bon Hwa's body. Bon Hwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Dennison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bon Hwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennison keeps control of Bon Hwa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bon Hwa can't break the clinch.
Dennison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bon Hwa letting Dennison take a breather here.
Dennison can't find room to land a body shot as Bon Hwa controls the action.
Bon Hwa blocking some punches. #BC#
Bon Hwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bon Hwa throws a series of punches but Dennison moves out of range.
Bon Hwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennison.
Dennison scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Bon Hwa looks to land a left hand but Dennison moved out of range nicely.
Dennison dives in for a single leg takedown but Bon Hwa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bon Hwa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon Hwa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bon Hwa misses the target.#TD2#
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bon Hwa wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Bon Hwa dodges it nicely.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dennison scores with a jab. Bon Hwa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kil Bon Hwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennison's corner calls for a 1-2. Dennison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dennison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but Bon Hwa shows good takedown defense.
Dennison scores with a shot to the body.
Bon Hwa throws a jab when Dennison was well out of range.
Dennison blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bon Hwa misses the target.
Bon Hwa throws a combination. Dennison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bon Hwa cracks Dennison with a good jab.
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!
Dennison shoots in for a double leg but Bon Hwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bon Hwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Dennison misses. #T1#
Bon Hwa misses with a looping left.
Dennison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Dennison drives through with a takedown into Bon Hwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bon Hwa wants to get back to his feet but Dennison passes into half guard. #REVR#
Bon Hwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Bon Hwa dodges it nicely.
Bon Hwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bon Hwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon Hwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bon Hwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Bon Hwa blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dennison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bon Hwa's waist but Bon Hwa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennison off to one side.
Dennison walks into a stiff left hand from Bon Hwa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennison is defended easily by Bon Hwa.
A little feinted left hand from Bon Hwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Dennison misses.
Dennison looks to land a left hand but Bon Hwa moved out of range nicely.
Bon Hwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bon Hwa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dennison's hands.
Dennison's corner calls for a 1-2. Dennison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bon Hwa takes one on the button.
Dennison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bon Hwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bon Hwa slips a straight right by Dennison.
Dennison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bon Hwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Dennison.#TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bon Hwa did well to prevent Dennison getting side control.
Bon Hwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bon Hwa trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bon Hwa's head.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison wants to free his trapped foot but Bon Hwa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dick Dennison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dennison cracks Bon Hwa with a good jab.
Bon Hwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennison.
Nice takedown defense from Bon Hwa. No joy for Dennison on that attempt.
Bon Hwa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bon Hwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennison.
Bon Hwa is looking to counter punch.
Bon Hwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kil Bon Hwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bon Hwa misses with a straight right.
Bon Hwa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bon Hwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bon Hwa wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bon Hwa keeps moving. #T1#
Dennison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennison being controlled here momentarily.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bon Hwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennison's back!
Bon Hwa doesn't have the hooks in and Dennison manages to turn into his guard.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon Hwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bon Hwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Dennison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bon Hwa keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bon Hwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dennison cracks Bon Hwa with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bon Hwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dennison defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.#TD2#
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennison working Bon Hwa over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Bon Hwa's head.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennison working Bon Hwa over with strikes.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:Schrodinger vs Galilei
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Dennison looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Scott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Scott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Dennison working Scott over with strikes.
Scott tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennison in particular looking to stall.
Dennison wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Dennison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura here.
Scott wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
Dennison is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up. #T2#
Dennison winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Scott trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Dennison winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head. #SUB2#
Scott actively working from the bottom here.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison lands with a punch from half guard.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennison working over Scott with some ground and pound. Scott looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scott wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dennison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dennison's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Scott is looking to clinch. #TD#
Dennison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dennison postures up.
Dennison scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennison works over Scott with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Scott throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dennison uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Dennison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dennison cracks Scott with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Scott takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Dennison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Dennison scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Scott is rocked!
Dennison trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Scott is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?#T2#
Dennison taking a breather here.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Scott here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
A big shot lands for Dennison! That's hurt Scott! Will he recover? Dennison fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A very excited looking Dick Dennison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Thomas
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Dennison fails with the takedown.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dennison tries to counter with a takedown but Gonzalez is quick to defend against it.
Dennison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Dennison.#TD#
Dennison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzalez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzalez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
Dennison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dennison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gonzalez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gonzalez 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.
Dennison laying and praying for a moment but Gonzalez takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB#
Dennison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Dennison eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez pushes Dennison off looking to stand but Dennison dives back in and keeps control.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Dennison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison working over Gonzalez with some ground and pound. Gonzalez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzalez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dennison.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVB#
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dennison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Dennison postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennison is controlling him.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dennison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzalez to the ground. Gonzalez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Dennison with that takedown attempt.
Gonzalez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez tests Dennison's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Dennison gets a takedown into half guard.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Gonzalez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison stops Gonzalez from standing up.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Dennison trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is working hard here to advance position.
Dennison is controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Dennison has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Dennison avoids the punch easily.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dennison fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez tries a quick counter leg kick but Dennison is wise to it.#T3#
Dennison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Dennison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Dennison.
Dennison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Dennison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gonzalez is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Gonzalez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face as Dennison controls the position. #T4#
Gonzalez is trying to buck Dennison off.
Gonzalez defending against the ground and pound.
Dennison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Dennison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez tries to escape but Dennison is in control.
Dennison throws an elbow but Gonzalez slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Dennison will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennison digs a good hook to Gonzalez's body.
Dennison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison slips a nice elbow through Gonzalez's hands, connecting with Gonzalez's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison 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.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennison.
Gonzalez is not content to let Dennison control the position.#T1#
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennison in particular looking to stall.
Dennison 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.
Dennison lands a big elbow - Gonzalez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dennison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A very excited looking Dick Dennison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Ochoa misses with a low kick.
Dennison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ochoa defends well and Dennison ends up having to push Ochoa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dennison shoots in looking for a takedown but Ochoa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ochoa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ochoa misses with a body kick.
Dennison moves out of range of the body kick from Ochoa.
Dennison walks into a straight right hand from Ochoa.
Dennison sizes up Ochoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dennison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ochoa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anthony Ochoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.#KD#
Ochoa cracks Dennison with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ochoa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dennison to stand back up!#ROC#Dennison is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Ochoa misses.
Dennison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dennison is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Dennison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ochoa momentarily.
Dennison connects with a single shot there.
Dennison takes a swing at Ochoa's ribcage but misses.
Dennison seems to have recovered his senses.
Crunch! Ochoa slams his shin into Dennison's torso.
Dennison goes for a double leg but Ochoa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ochoa continues to drive forward.
Ochoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Ochoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1##KD#
Ochoa lands a big right hand that sends Dennison crashing to the mat! Ochoa stays standing though and waves Dennison back to his feet!
Anthony Ochoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennison scores with a jab to the body.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Ochoa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennison dives in for a single leg takedown but Ochoa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennison fails with the takedown.
Ochoa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dennison is out of range and Ochoa settles back down.
A jab from Dennison finds it's way through Ochoa's defenses.
Ochoa tries a head kick but it misses.
Ochoa throws a leg kick but Dennison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ochoa motions for Dennison to come forward. Ochoa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ochoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dennison moves out of range as Ochoa throws a body kick.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches.
Dennison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
A short right from Ochoa on the inside.
Dennison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa is pressed up against the cage. Dennison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ochoa down to the mat. Ochoa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ochoa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dennison throws a body punch but Ochoa moves out of range.
Dennison punishes Ochoa's body with a nice straight punch.
Dennison walks into a jab.
Ochoa throws a shot from downtown. Dennison moves away and avoids it.
Dennison slips under a jab.
Ochoa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dennison! Ochoa dives in looking to finish! Dennison is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
Our winner, Anthony Ochoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Masvidal
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dansworth, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dennison is standing up over Dansworth. Dansworth looks to escape but Dennison dives into side control. #REVR#
Dansworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dennison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dansworth is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dansworth is trying to improve his position.
Dennison postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dansworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dennison in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Dennison advances to mount.
Dansworth is bucking up trying to escape but Dennison cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Dennison with the ground and pound from mount.
Dennison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dansworth's face. #CUT2#Greg Dansworth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dansworth takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT2#Jeez, Greg Dansworth's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Greg Dansworth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Dennison misses with a left hand
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dennison is posturing up here but Scott has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dennison tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dennison has to tap! Slick submission there by Scott!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Scott!
David Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boomer
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dennison lands in his opponent's guard.
Dennison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Averyanov has wrist control.
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dennison cracks Averyanov with a solid left hand.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Averyanov keeps moving.
Averyanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Averyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dennison is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Dennison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Averyanov's body. Averyanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Dennison has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dennison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Dennison slips the punch.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
It looked like Averyanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Averyanov lands with a cross. #TD2#
Dennison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Averyanov is trying to defend but Dennison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely. #T2#
Averyanov is trying to stand up here but Dennison is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Averyanov's coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennison.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely.
Averyanov is looking to escape.
Averyanov taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Averyanov pushes Dennison off looking to stand but Dennison dives back in and keeps control.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Averyanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Averyanov's guard.
Dennison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dennison lands a couple of digs.
Averyanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Averyanov keeping moving, preventing Dennison from controlling successfully.
Averyanov wants to get back to his feet but Dennison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennison works over Averyanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennison advances position into side control!#T4#
Dennison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Averyanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Averyanov dodges the ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Dennison throws a strike aimed at the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov avoids it well.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Averyanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averyanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Dennison dominates the positioning.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averyanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
Dennison working the strikes but Averyanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Averyanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Averyanov dodges it nicely. #T1#
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Averyanov is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Averyanov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison lands with an uppercut that bounces Averyanov off the cage and back into range.
Dennison shoots in but Averyanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Averyanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Andrei Averyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov throws the kick towards the body but Dennison avoids it.
Dennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dennison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Averyanov tries to avoid it but Dennison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Averyanov to the ground. Averyanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averyanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averyanov at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Dennison.
Nice body punch from Dennison. #T3##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Averyanov pushes Dennison off and gets back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Dennison.
Averyanov looks to land a combination but Dennison avoids it well.
Jab from Dennison.
Andrei Averyanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Averyanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dennison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dennison throwing shots but Averyanov is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Averyanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Averyanov's head.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dennison passes to side control.
Averyanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Averyanov is avoiding damage well.
Dennison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dennison trying to control the position but Averyanov is working away.
Averyanov defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
The strikes coming from Dennison are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Averyanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennison is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Dennison.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Averyanov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Averyanov defends.
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison. #T1#
Averyanov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Averyanov is not content to let Dennison control the position.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Averyanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Averyanov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennison.
Averyanov is pushing Dennison's head away, looking to escape. Dennison manages to hold on to the position though.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
An elbow from Dennison crashes against the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dennison feints and as Averyanov raises his hands in defense, Dennison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Averyanov pushes Dennison off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Averyanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Averyanov's head back.
Dennison scores with a decent looking hook.
Averyanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dennison.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Averyanov as he avoids it easily.
Dennison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison shoots for a double leg takedown but Averyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Dennison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrei Averyanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Averyanov swivels and escapes.
Averyanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Dennison catches Averyanov right on the button with a cross.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov misses with the combination. #T3#
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Dennison misses.
Averyanov misses the jab.
Dennison lands with an overhand left.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Averyanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Averyanov sprawls well. Averyanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dennison gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Dennison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dennison digs a good body shot into Averyanov's ribs.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averyanov is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Averyanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averyanov throws out the jab.
It seemed like Dennison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Dennison ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Averyanov's head backwards.
Averyanov moves forwards but Dennison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Averyanov looks to land a left hand but Dennison moved out of range nicely.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dennison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Averyanov's waist but Averyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennison off to one side.
Averyanov is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Dennison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dennison lands a really nice looking cross but Bol seems unphased.
Dennison lands a nice shot that snaps Bol's head back.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Dennison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bol's half guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Bol dodges it nicely.
Bol desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Dennison there. #T1#
Bol wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
Bol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dennison.
Bol trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Bol is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.
Dennison throws a strike but Bol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dennison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennison throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.
Bol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennison on the ground.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bol!
Bol tries to reverse the position but Dennison maintains control.
Bol wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dennison.
Dennison looking to finish with strikes here!
Dennison throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bol because Dennison loaded up on that one. #T3#
Dennison avoids the attempt from Bol to control.
Dennison throwing strikes but Bol bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Bol controlling him for the moment.
Bol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Bol controlling him for the moment.
Dennison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison is trying to control. Bol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison prevents Bol from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dennison connects with a looping right hand.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennison with a hook.
Dennison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennison somewhat.#TD2#
Dennison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bol keeps moving. #T1#
Bol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennison postures up and lands a big shot to Bol's brow.
Dennison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dennison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dennison has a takedown stuffed.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bol tried to counter with a leg kick but Dennison avoided it.
Crunch! Bol slams his shin into Dennison's torso.
Bol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennison moves away.
Dennison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bol.
Dennison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bol counters with a straight right hand.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with Bol, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes Bol against the cage but Bol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennison connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Dennison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bol wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dennison throwing shots but Bol is blocking nicely.
Bol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
Bol has hold of Dennison's hands but Dennison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bol's head.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bol tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison trying to control the pace.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Bol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennison postures up and lands a big shot to Bol's brow.
Dennison looking to sit in guard and control but Bol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison has Bol pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Dennison does it's job there.
Dennison sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dennison lands a jab to the nose.
Dennison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dennison shoots in for a double leg but Bol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennison tries for a takedown but Bol circles away easily
and Bol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yar Bol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Dennison. Beautiful body shot.
Dennison throws a jab when Bol was well out of range.
Dennison looks to land a left hand but Bol moved out of range nicely.
Bol stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Bol looks for the body kick but Dennison saw that one coming.
Dennison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bol but Bol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Bol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennison.
Dennison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennison misses with a shot to the body
and Bol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dennison's knee momentarily.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bol lands with a nice body punch.
Bol misses with a wild body shot.
Dennison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bol scores with a jab to the body.
Bol scoring well with a low kick there.
Yar Bol is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Bol misses.
Dennison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bol circles away.
Bol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bol lands a leg kick that knocks Dennison off balance momentarily.
Bol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dennison.
Bol looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yar Bol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dennison tries for a takedown but Bol circles away easily
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennison misses with a hook. Bol ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dennison looks to land a right hand but Bol moved out of range.
Bol is looking to counter punch.
Bol stuns Dennison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Bol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dennison sprawling to the canvas! Dennison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bol finish him?! #ROC#Dennison is rocked!
Yar Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennison walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Bol swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yar Bol!

Event: DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ilmarinen did well to prevent Dennison getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison is nestled in close to Ilmarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ilmarinen is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Ilmarinen is working away.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen trying to hold on to Dennison's head to control him but Dennison postures up.
Ilmarinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ilmarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ilmarinen is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmarinen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison 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.
Dennison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ilmarinen is controlling Dennison's posture.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dennison trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Dennison preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.
Dennison passes into half guard.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Dennison is nestled in close to Ilmarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilmarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Ilmarinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilmarinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ilmarinen quite badly. Ilmarinen pulls Dennison in close trying to recover. Dennison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ilmarinen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A relieved looking Dick Dennison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 144 Durand vs Puno
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Dennison misses with a hook
and Kontiainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen scores with a nice head shot.
Dennison lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Dennison dives in and scores a takedown into Kontiainen's guard.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison working some strikes from top position.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Kontiainen has wrist control.#T1#
Kontiainen working a defensive guard here.
Dennison lands a couple of elbows.
Kontiainen is trying to control the position but Dennison postures up.
Kontiainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Kontiainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Kontiainen!#REVB#
Dennison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kontiainen throws a strike but Dennison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kontiainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dennison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontiainen is trying to escape back to his feet but Dennison uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kontiainen is trying to control Dennison's posture but Dennison avoids it.
Kontiainen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontiainen is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kontiainen some visible discomfort.
Kontiainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dennison wants to take a breather but Kontiainen is having none of it.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kontiainen defending well though.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kontiainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dennison thows a huge punch but Kontiainen dodges it nicely.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiainen is controlling Dennison's trapped leg to prevent Dennison from advancing to side control.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kontiainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kontiainen's head.
Kontiainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennison is taking a breather. Kontiainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dennison wants to control but Kontiainen is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison misses with a straight right.
Dennison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kontiainen counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Kontiainen finds it's target.#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
Kontiainen misses the jab.#TD#
Dennison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Dennison seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kontiainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennison.
Kontiainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kontiainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dennison feinted with a counter takedown.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Dennison feinted with a counter takedown.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontiainen can do to turn this around?
Kontiainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kontiainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dennison fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Dennison catches Kontiainen right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Kontiainen tries to sprawl but Dennison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kontiainen is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison 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.
Kontiainen wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison is controlling the pace.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kontiainen is looking to improve his position.
Dennison throws a strike but Kontiainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kontiainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dick Dennison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dennison distracts Kontiainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennison is stalling in the full guard.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Dennison trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kontiainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dennison manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
Kontiainen misses with a hook.
Kontiainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kontiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Paavali Kontiainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dennison.
Kontiainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dennison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontiainen.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontiainen defending well as Dennison loads up on a big left hand.
Kontiainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dennison steps away.#T4#
Kontiainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Dennison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dennison.
Dennison lands with a shot to the body.
Dennison scores with a nice right hand.
Dennison throws an overhand right that lands on Kontiainen's shoulder, as Kontiainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennison misses with a hook.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Jab, jab by Dennison - just one landing.
Dennison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kontiainen pinned against the cage. Kontiainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontiainen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dennison looking to score a takedown here. Kontiainen is defending well but Dennison drives through and ends up in Kontiainen's guard.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kontiainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paavali Kontiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennison trying to control but Kontiainen is working from the bottom.
Kontiainen wants to sweep here but Dennison controlling him for the moment.
Kontiainen is still trying to improve position.
Dennison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Kontiainen keeps moving. #T1#
Dennison stays in close to Kontiainen's body and controls the position.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kontiainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennison with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Dennison.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Dennison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kontiainen to the mat! Kontiainen manages to get full guard.
Kontiainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dennison is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Kontiainen there.
Dennison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
Dennison has momentary wrist control but Kontiainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontiainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennison has wrist control.
Dennison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kontiainen has passed into side control.
Kontiainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Kontiainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dennison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kontiainen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kontiainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennison wants to improve his position but Kontiainen is controlling well.
Kontiainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Dennison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison is looking for a sweep. Kontiainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kontiainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kontiainen is working away from the top position though.
Kontiainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kontiainen. #T4#
Kontiainen throwing shots but Dennison is blocking nicely.
Kontiainen working the head and body with strikes.
Kontiainen unloads with some huge strikes here! Dennison is out! Kontiainen wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A victorious Paavali Kontiainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 137 Account vs Nicu 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Dennison misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman moves forwards but Dennison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Dennison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dennison.
Dennison connects with a right hand. Hardman shakes it off.
Dennison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dennison dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman lands a head shot.
Dennison misses with a wild body shot.
Dennison misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Dennison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dennison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dennison is in Hardman's guard.
Dennison postures up in Hardman's guard and throws a big left but Hardman blocks it.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving.
Dennison is stalling in the full guard.
Hardman controlling the position.
Dennison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennison.
Dennison is fighting to break Hardman's control of his arms but Hardman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Hardman keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dennison content to stall in guard here.
Hardman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but Dennison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dennison's head.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Dennison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison cracks Hardman with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Hardman tries to improve position but can't.
Dennison controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardman taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Dennison stalls from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hardman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dennison looks up at the clock and then as Hardman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hardman has one of Dennison's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
Hardman can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardman some visible discomfort.
Dennison landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Dennison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dennison working the head with strikes.
Dennison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Hardman is rocked!
Dennison cracks Hardman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hardman is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?
Dennison prevents Hardman from escaping the position.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennison throws an elbow but Hardman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hardman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dennison is putting a hurting on Hardman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hardman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dennison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardman's legs.
Hardman taking a bit of punishment here - Dennison scoring with strikes.
Dennison 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.#T1#
Dennison controlling the position from side mount.
Hardman wants to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardman misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Dennison cracks Hardman with a big right hand but Hardman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Hardman defends.
Hardman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hardman being controlled for a moment.
A control attempt from Hardman but he's now mounted!#T2#
Dennison postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hardman bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dennison and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
A relieved looking Dick Dennison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 124 Seppo vs Account 3
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dennison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennison.
Lalime is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lalime some visible discomfort.
Lalime is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalime throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lalime managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dennison.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lalime wants to get back to full guard but Dennison has mounted him!#T1#
Lalime wants to control but Dennison is having none of it.
Dennison 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.
Dennison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dennison landing strikes from the mount and Lalime is in trouble! #ROC#Lalime is rocked!
Dennison avoids the attempt from Lalime to control.
Lalime is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?
Dennison lands a big elbow - Lalime is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lalime is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dick Dennison!

Event: DMMA 109 MaGrath vs Torres
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REF3#
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.#T2#
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! #CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #CL#
Slaissi rushes Dennison and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
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!

Event: DMMA 101: Johnson vs Outback 2
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Bowers slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Dennison looks to move away, Bowers throws a big counter combo but Dennison just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bowers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dennison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Dennison darts in and clinches Bowers up against the cage.
Bowers prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennison pushes Bowers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dennison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowers's elbow.
Dennison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennison lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dennison.
Bowers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dennison throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowers.
Dennison throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Dennison stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Dennison scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Bowers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Bowers keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowers misses with a low kick as Dennison jumps back.#TD2#
Dennison closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bowers quickly recovers to half guard.
Bowers wants to stand back up but Dennison manages to pass into side control.
Dennison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dennison tries to score with some ground and pound. Bowers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dennison just content to control the position.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Check out the look on Dennison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dennison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bowers is avoiding damage well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowers pushes Dennison away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dennison gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bowers prevents Dennison from improving position.
Dennison in side control, throwing shots but Bowers defends.
Dennison lands an elbow.
Dennison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dennison tries to score with some ground and pound. Bowers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bowers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennison is controlling him well.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Dennison crashes against the mat.
Bowers takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dennison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Dennison's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bowers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dennison wants to control but Bowers is keeping him busy.
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennison landing strikes from the mount.
Dennison breaks from Bowers's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dennison raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Dennison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dennison fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dennison throwing strikes here but Bowers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Dennison.
Dennison scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bowers?
Dennison looking to control but Bowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dennison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bowers looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bowers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bowers looks to land a right hand but Dennison moved out of range.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers takes a swing at Dennison's ribcage but misses.
Bowers stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Dennison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bowers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bowers is trying to break the clinch but Dennison is controlling him.
I was talking to Bowers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dennison.
Dennison misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dennison fails to land.
A hook to the body from Dennison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Bowers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowers can't break the clinch. #T1#
Dennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dennison digs a right hand into Bowers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bowers's gas tank.
Bowers can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dennison.
Bowers is pressed up against the cage. Dennison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bowers down to the mat. Bowers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Art Bowers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dennison.
Bowers swats away the attempt to clinch by Dennison.
Dennison lands a nice hook to Bowers's body. Bowers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dennison connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches.
Bowers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dennison can't find room to land a body shot as Bowers controls the action.
Dennison lands a left hand. #T2#
Bowers blocking some punches.
Bowers tries to break free but Dennison pushes him back against the cage.
Dennison tries to work over Bowers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bowers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dennison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bowers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dennison struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowers controls his hands.
Dennison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Dennison.
Dennison scores with a shot to the side of Bowers's head.
Dennison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bowers breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dennison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowers keeps working.
Bowers takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dennison misses with the ground and pound.
Bowers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennison connects with a decent elbow.
Bowers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dennison trying to control the action but Bowers is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dennison working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dennison throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dennison trying to control the action but Bowers is working from the bottom.
Dennison lands an elbow.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bowers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dennison is controlling him well.
Dennison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dennison lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Bowers does no damage.
Dennison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dennison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowers on the side of the head.
Bowers throws the left hand but Dennison avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Dennison moves into the clinch.
Dennison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dennison.
Bowers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bowers prevents a body shot from Dennison.
Dennison throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dennison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison lands a right hand.
Dennison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dennison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bowers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dennison can turn it around.
Dennison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowers's elbow.
Dennison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Dennison misses with some punches.
Dennison is working Bowers over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dennison.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison tries a body shot but Bowers blocks it.
Bowers prevents a body shot from Dennison.
Dennison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dennison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick Dennison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dennison misses with some punches.
Dennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dennison looking for a takedown.
Dennison has Bowers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bowers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Bowers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dennison misses with the head strike.
Dennison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bowers.
Bowers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dennison misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Dennison tightens his grip and picks Bowers up, before dumping him to the ground. Bowers manages to land in guard.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bowers wants to stand but Dennison is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bowers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennison controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dennison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dennison lands a couple of digs.
Dennison trying to move into half guard but instead Bowers has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Dennison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bowers preventing the sweep.
Dennison trying to control the position here.
Art Bowers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!

Event: DMMA 93: Johnson vs Kiryu
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Primo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Dennison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Primo!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
Dennison lands some shots froms side control.
Dennison working the head with strikes.
Dennison working the ground and pound.
Primo is trying to control Dennison's posture but Dennison avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison trying to control the position but Primo is working away.
Dennison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Primo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Primo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Primo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Primo tries to bench press Dennison off him but Dennison keeps the position.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primo keeps working.
Dennison scoring with punches from side control.
Primo is trying to improve his position.
Primo trying to control but Dennison flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dennison is hanging on to Primo's back as he tries to escape.
Dennison connects with a big shot to the side of Primo's head.
Primo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Primo trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Primo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of Primo's head.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Dennison. #T3##SUB#
Primo actively working from the bottom here.
Primo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Primo is rocked!
Primo taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Oh Primo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dennison wants to control but Primo is keeping him busy.
Primo seems to have got his legs back now.
Primo taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Dennison is trying to control. Primo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Primo is trying is best to control the position here.
Dennison is pressing down on Primo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Primo is holding on for now.
Dennison winds up and cracks Primo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Dennison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Primo keeps working.
Dennison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Primo taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Primo trying to control but Dennison postures up.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Primo wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Primo defending well though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Dennison misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dennison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Primo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Primo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dennison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primo misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Dennison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Primo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Primo can't do much from the bottom here.
Primo is not content to let Dennison control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Primo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Primo wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
Dennison trying to control the action but Primo is working from the bottom.
Primo is looking to improve his position.
Dennison is looking to advance position but Primo won't allow it. #SUB#
Primo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily.
Dennison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennison trying to control from Primo's half guard. Primo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Primo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison is working Primo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Primo trying to control the position. #SUB#
Primo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dennison is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Primo.
Dennison scoring with punches from side control.
Dennison working the body and head with strikes.
Primo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dennison wants to control but Primo is keeping him busy.
Dick Dennison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dennison working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Primo taking punishment in the form of punches.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dennison. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Primo to see if he's OK.
Primo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Dennison is defending against the submission attempts here by Primo.
Dennison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Primo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Primo is trying to work for a kimura but Dennison is defending well. #SUB#
Dennison is defending against the submission attempts here by Primo. #T4#
Dennison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dennison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Primo wants to pass the guard but Dennison is keeping the position.
Dennison pulls Primo in close to prevent any damage.
Dennison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dennison keeping moving, preventing Primo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with Primo, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes Primo against the cage but Primo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dennison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Primo's half guard.
Dennison is nestled in close to Primo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison is thwarting Primo's attempts to control the position.
Primo tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Primo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Primo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
Dennison with a nice head shot there.
Primo is adopting a defensive guard.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Primo is keeping the position.
Dennison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dennison being controlled here momentarily.
Hero Primo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison is working Primo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennison throws a strike but Primo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dennison is pulling down on Primo's head to control his posture.
Dennison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Primo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Primo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dennison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Dennison seems keen to control Primo's posture.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Primo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennison controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Primo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison throws a big elbow that misses.
Primo trying to keep a closed guard but Dennison is proving a slippery customer.
Dick Dennison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Primo has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Dennison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennison winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Dennison!

Event: DMMA 85: Johnson vs Amida
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Dennison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Dennison saw that one coming.
It looked like Dennison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dennison scores with a nice head shot.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dennison jabs Washington to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dennison scores with a punch to the head.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Dennison.
Dennison misses the body punch
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dennison misses the body punch #KD2#
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends Dennison toppling to the canvas! Dennison scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!#ROC2#Dennison is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennison throws a right hand that misses
and Washington scores with a counter punch that sends Dennison to the canvas! Washington smells blood - he's punishing Dennison with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dennison has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
Xavier Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 77: Muromets vs Kiryu
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Okoye swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily.
Dennison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Okoye tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okoye wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy. #T1##SUB2#
Okoye looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dennison passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoye takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dennison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dennison working away.
Dennison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dennison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Okoye on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A control attempt from Okoye but he's now mounted!
Okoye tries to hold on but Dennison postures up.#T2#
Dennison fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.
Dennison lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Israel Okoye's cut even more.
Dennison lands a big elbow. #CUT#The cut above Israel Okoye's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dennison scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Okoye is rocked!#CUT#Israel Okoye's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Israel Okoye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Dennison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Dennison lands a jab to the head.
Dennison has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tarlac looks winded!
Dennison connects with a nice looking jab.
Dennison cracks Tarlac with a good jab.
Dennison lands a slapping body shot.
Tarlac takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Dennison.
Tarlac takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Dennison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Dennison unloads with some huge strikes here! Tarlac is out! Dennison wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - The Smiling Assassin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch up.
Dennison keeps the fight on the outside.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch up but Dennison circles away and keeps his distance.
The Smiling Assassin wants to clinch.
Dennison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Dennison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dennison preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin keeping full guard, as Dennison tries to pass.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennison stands and throws The Smiling Assassin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dennison blocks the strikes from The Smiling Assassin. #T1#
The Smiling Assassin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The Smiling Assassin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a strike from the bottom.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dennison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Smiling Assassin is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dennison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Smiling Assassin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
The Smiling Assassin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dennison prevents The Smiling Assassin from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison 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.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Smiling Assassin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dennison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Smiling Assassin strikes from the bottom but Dennison uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The Smiling Assassin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The Smiling Assassin looking for a sweep but Dennison has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Dennison lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dennison cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennison landing punches. #ROC#The Smiling Assassin is rocked!
Dennison postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks The Smiling Assassin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Dennison goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
In defeat, Steve The Smiling Assassin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you fans for your support and Vladimir Putin for inspiring me to take shirtless photos of myself.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021

#R1#
James misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Dennison, which made it look bad.
Dennison is looking to counter punch.
Dennison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennison but Dennison pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Dennison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Dennison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Dennison cracks James with a solid left hand.
Dennison 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.#T1#
Dennison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennison stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Dennison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dennison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dennison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dennison landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dennison seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Dennison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennison is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dennison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dennison connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dennison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dennison postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Dennison slips nicely into half guard.
Dennison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
James looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Dennison's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennison 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.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
Dennison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dennison in particular looking to stall.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
James 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.
Ground and pound from Dennison.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dennison is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Dennison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Dennison drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Dennison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dennison is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#James is rocked!
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
James is still in real trouble! Can Dennison finish him?
Dennison 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dennison dominated that round.
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.#R2#
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dennison.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dennison.
James throws a counter combo.
Dennison lands a head shot.#TD#
Dennison drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dennison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dennison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Dennison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Dennison is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Dennison sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennison uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
Dennison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dennison landing punches.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dennison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Dennison loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have James scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Dennison land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Dennison stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conchobhar throws a big shot that misses.
Conchobhar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romano. Romano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Romano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conchobhar defends it nicely.
Conchobhar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Conchobhar lands a left and a right that send Romano crashing to the mat, dazed. Conchobhar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Romano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conchobhar closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Romano out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herleifr Conchobhar!
Herleifr Conchobhar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview.

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