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Slavic Bal Des Débutantes 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodoros Theodorakis (ranked 25413 p4p, 6080 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 571 p4p, 535 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodoros Theodorakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorakis darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Theodorakis into the ropes.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Theodorakis.
Goodman tries to break free but Theodorakis pushes him back against the ropes.
Theodorakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Theodorakis misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Theodorakis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Theodorakis scores with a shoulder strike.
Theodorakis lands with a light punch inside.
Goodman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Theodorakis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theodorakis has him pressed against the ropes.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Theodorakis won't allow it.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Theodorakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goodman is looking to break free of the clinch but Theodorakis has double underhooks.
Goodman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Goodman stops a takedown attempt from Theodorakis.
Goodman is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman wants to break free but Theodorakis has control.
Theodorakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Theodorakis has the dominant position.
Theodorakis has Goodman pressed against the ropes, preventing Goodman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Theodorakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goodman has him pressed against the ropes.
Theodorakis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodoros Theodorakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theodorakis is trying to break free.
Goodman can't break the clinch.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Theodorakis keeps control of Goodman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goodman is trying to force a seperation but Theodorakis has the dominant position.
Theodorakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theodorakis wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Theodorakis.
Goodman looks winded!
Theodorakis gets through Goodman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goodman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorakis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Theodorakis forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goodman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Theodorakis stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theodorakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goodman but Goodman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goodman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Theodorakis throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theodoros Theodorakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodorakis fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Theodorakis misses.
Theodorakis shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theodorakis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goodman lands a head kick!
Theodorakis shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodorakis.
Goodman lands a jab to Theodorakis's midsection.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Theodorakis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goodman circles away.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theodorakis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Goodman throws a head kick that half lands.
Theodorakis gets a double leg takedown into Goodman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to keep Theodorakis in close.
Theodorakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goodman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theodorakis trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Theodorakis prevents Goodman from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Theodorakis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Theodorakis stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theodorakis pushes Goodman up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodoros Theodorakis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Theodorakis fails with the takedown.
Theodorakis has a takedown stuffed.
White Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodorakis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goodman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Theodorakis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodoros Theodorakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodorakis.
Goodman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Theodorakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theodorakis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goodman tries to break the clinch but Theodorakis is controlling the position.
Goodman is looking to break free of the clinch but Theodorakis has double underhooks.
Theodorakis decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman is stalling in the full guard.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Theodorakis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Theodorakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Goodman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Theodorakis manages to pass to side control.
Theodorakis is trying for a kimura here. Goodman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Theodorakis wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodoros Theodorakis!
Theodoros Theodorakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
White Goodman was interviewed post fight and said 'Yeah, I hope you're all happy now. Good guy wins, Bad guy loses. Big freaking surprise. I love happy endings. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dionizy Kruczek (ranked 4882 p4p, 4883 weight class) and Dan Druff (ranked 566 p4p, 568 weight class). Kruczek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born To Raise Hell. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dionizy Kruczek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Druff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruczek clinches.
Kruczek tries a body shot but Druff blocks it.
Kruczek effectively controlling the action here.
Kruczek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Druff is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kruczek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Druff is defending well for now.
Druff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kruczek has him pressed against the ropes.
Druff is trying to maintain a safe position but Kruczek gets an underhook and turns Druff into the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kruczek as the two fighters clinch.
Druff taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek is pushing Druff up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Druff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kruczek tries a body shot but Druff blocks it.
A hook to the body from Kruczek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek struggles to land a body shot inside as Druff controls his hands.
Kruczek pushes off an throws an elbow but Druff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Druff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kruczek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruczek.
Kruczek scores with a shoulder strike.
Druff avoids the elbow strike from Kruczek, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruczek.
Kruczek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Druff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kruczek trying to land knees to the body.
Druff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruczek prevents it.
Kruczek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kruczek on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruczek as Druff tries to tie him up.
Kruczek is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Druff jumps guard but Kruczek stands there with Druff around his waist. Druff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dionizy Kruczek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Druff.
A nice left hand lands by Kruczek.
Druff wants to break free but Kruczek has control.
Kruczek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Druff backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Druff displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kruczek up against the ropes.
Kruczek stalls.
Kruczek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruczek is looking to clinch but Druff is avoiding it.
Druff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Druff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Druff tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Druff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Druff scores with a jab.
Kruczek moves into the clinch.
Kruczek lands a nice uppercut.
Druff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruczek blocks it with crossed arms.
Kruczek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Druff's elbow.
Kruczek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kruczek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruczek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Come on Kruczek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kruczek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Druff wants to break free but Kruczek has control.
Druff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kruczek smiles and moves away.
Kruczek looks to land a right hand but Druff moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Druff throws out a counter right but Kruczek avoids it with no problem.
Druff throws out a powerful jab.
Kruczek wants to clinch up but Druff keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Druff blocks an uppercut.
Druff blocking some punches.
Kruczek is pushing Druff up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kruczek is working Druff over against the ropes.
Kruczek pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kruczek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Druff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek 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.
Kruczek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Druff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Druff goes for a double leg but Kruczek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kruczek continues to drive forward.
Kruczek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Druff tries to keep at a distance but Kruczek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruczek has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Druff avoiding damage as Kruczek throws knees to the body.
Druff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Druff tries to circle away but Kruczek has him pinned against the ropes.
Kruczek is stalling here.
Kruczek lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Kruczek.
Kruczek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Druff is defending well for now.
Kruczek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruczek rushes Druff and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Druff is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruczek has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruczek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Druff backwards.
Kruczek digs a right hand underneath Druff's ribcage. Druff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruczek stalling against the ropes.
Kruczek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruczek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Druff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kruczek scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruczek lands a right hand.
Kruczek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Druff can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Druff.
Dionizy Kruczek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Druff.
Druff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruczek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek tries to clinch but Druff moves out of range.
Kruczek clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruczek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Kruczek.
Druff looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruczek throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruczek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dionizy Kruczek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruczek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruczek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Druff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Druff misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Kruczek to work.
Kruczek keeps control of Druff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kruczek lands a shot to the body.
Druff trying to control the position but instead, Kruczek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Druff into the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kruczek has Druff pressed against the ropes.
Druff is trying to break the clinch but Kruczek is controlling him.
Kruczek misses with a knee strike.
Kruczek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruczek throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruczek tries a body shot but Druff blocks it.
Druff is looking to break free of the clinch but Kruczek has double underhooks.
Kruczek misses with a punch to the body.
Kruczek effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruczek as Druff tries to tie him up.
Kruczek lands a hook that snaps the head of Druff backwards.
Kruczek avoiding damage as Druff throws knees to the body.
Kruczek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Druff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kruczek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruczek.
Kruczek tries to land a knee to the head but Druff blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kruczek.
Druff is trying to pull guard but Kruczek has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dionizy Kruczek dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kruczek throws out a powerful jab.
 Druff is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kruczek instigates a clinch.
Druff is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruczek finish him?
Kruczek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruczek drives through and clinches with Druff against the ropes.
Druff trying to control the position but instead, Kruczek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Druff into the ropes.
Druff seems to have recovered his senses.
Druff tries to pull guard but Kruczek holds him up against the ropes and eventually Druff drops back down to his feet.
Druff looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Kruczek - that landed with a thud.
Druff is trying to break the clinch but Kruczek has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruczek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Druff or not.
Kruczek is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kruczek lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff tries to pull guard but Kruczek won't allow it.
Kruczek stalling the fight.
Kruczek avoiding damage.
Druff is working for takedown but Kruczek is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dionizy Kruczek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Druff.
Kruczek has Druff pressed against the ropes.
Kruczek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kruczek is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dionizy Kruczek.
Druff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Druff gets tackled into the ropes by Kruczek. Kruczek maintains the clinch.
Druff avoids the elbow strike from Kruczek, against the ropes.
Kruczek is pushing Druff up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruczek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruczek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Druff up against the ropes.
Kruczek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Druff backwards.
Druff trying to stall but Kruczek improves his position.
Kruczek misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruczek misses with the head strike.
Druff being controlled against the ropes.
Druff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruczek stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kruczek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kruczek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Druff trying to control the position but instead, Kruczek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Druff into the ropes.
Kruczek lands a left hand.
Druff letting Kruczek take a breather here.
Druff blocks an elbow strike.
Kruczek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruczek pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kruczek trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Druff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruczek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Druff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruczek is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Druff trying to control the position but instead, Kruczek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Druff into the ropes.
Kruczek stalling against the ropes.
Kruczek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Kruczek.
Dan Druff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dionizy Kruczek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruczek trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Druff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dionizy Kruczek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruczek, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dionizy Kruczek!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamahal Hall (ranked 5552 p4p, 4373 weight class) and Kai Reynolds (ranked 430 p4p, 384 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamahal Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kai Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Reynolds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Reynolds 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Hall.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Hall misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
Nice uppercut there from Hall.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Jamahal Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reynolds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jamahal Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily. Hall doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Reynolds staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Reynolds doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamahal Hall!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wood (ranked 3375 p4p, 5275 weight class) and East Eat (ranked 169 p4p, 239 weight class). East Eat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Wood's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, East Eat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eat! But no joy.
Eat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Eat.
Eat lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.
A lazy left from Eat finds it's target.
Eat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Wood is rocked!
Eat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Eat delivers a spinning backfist that drops Wood like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). East Eat!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 3886 p4p, 3470 weight class) and Mark Arkinson (ranked 130 p4p, 118 weight class). Arkinson has chosen Breaking Benjamin - So cold as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Arkinson enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Arkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Arkinson didn't expect that.
Arkinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Arkinson defend it? Hunt steps over the head and cranks it - Arkinson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Skinner (ranked 4960 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Sam Salter (ranked 409 p4p, 301 weight class). Skinner's entrance music is Kanye West . A fine choice. Salter has chosen Dead Or Alive as his entrance music. Frankie Skinner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Salter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Salter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter tries to move into range but Skinner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skinner takes a swing at Salter's ribcage but misses.
Skinner digs a good body shot into Salter's ribs.
Salter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Skinner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Skinner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Skinner. Those never looked like landing.
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner connects with a right hand. Salter shakes it off.
Skinner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Skinner.
Salter is rocked!
Skinner throws a combination. Salter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salter is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Skinner lands an overhand right.
Skinner cracks Salter's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Salter slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Skinner can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Skinner!
Frankie Skinner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sam Salter was interviewed post fight and said 'I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Kant (ranked 2656 p4p, 5098 weight class) and Mason Daniel (ranked 349 p4p, 547 weight class). Kant comes to the ring accompanied by Sons of Plunder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Genghis Kant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Daniel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daniel trying to mount his opponent but Kant defends it.
Kant is controlling Daniel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Daniel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kant looking for a sweep. Not yet Kant, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel passes into half guard.
Daniel is looking to take a break and control but Kant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kant actively working from the bottom here.
Kant wants to get back to full guard but Daniel has mounted him!
Kant is squirming around, avoiding Daniel's attempts to control the action.
Kant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kant regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kant on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kant tries to get out of the position.
Kant is trying to maintain the position but Daniel is very close to passing his half guard.
Daniel is trying to control. Kant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kant gets full guard.
Kant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniel is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daniel preventing the sweep.
Daniel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Daniel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daniel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daniel lands in his opponent's guard.
Kant keeping moving, preventing Daniel from controlling successfully.
Daniel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Daniel uses it to pass to side control.
Kant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daniel off and has taken his back!
Kant tries to keep control of the position but Daniel is staying busy.
Kant scores with punches from the back.
Kant is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Daniel right now.
Daniel tries to roll but Kant sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Daniel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kant fails with the takedown.
Kant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daniel as he jumps to the side.
Daniel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kant with a body shot.
Kant drives through and clinches with Daniel against the ropes.
Daniel pulls Kant into guard.
Kant tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniel is retaining full guard.
Daniel controls Kant momentarily but Kant frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason Daniel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel is looking for a triangle but Kant pushes his legs off easily.
Daniel wants to sweep here but Kant controlling him for the moment.
Daniel is trying to control the position but Kant postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Daniel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniel can't keep his opponent in guard - Kant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daniel tries to roll over but Kant keeps him under control.
Kant slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kant takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniel drags the fight down to the ground.
Kant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kant with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kant is one step ahead there.
Daniel looking for a guillotine here but Kant defends easily.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Kant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kant won't allow Daniel to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daniel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kant trying to control the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kant seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daniel for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Kant dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kant gets a takedown into half guard.
Kant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Daniel tries to get to full guard but Kant has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel is pressing down on Kant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kant distracts Daniel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kant wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving.
Kant cracks Daniel with a solid left hand.
Kant is stalling in the full guard.
Kant wants to control from the top but Daniel keeps moving.
Kant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniel has an active guard here but Kant has managed to pass into half guard.
Daniel has a hand on Kant's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kant takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kant unloading with bombs!
Kant controlling the position easily from mount.
Kant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kant raining down shots from the mount!
Kant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kant loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Daniel scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kant land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kant stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genghis Kant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 2799 p4p, 3255 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 373 p4p, 421 weight class). Trucks has chosen Lost without you as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ekstrovertti tries to roll over but Trucks keeps him under control.
Trucks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though.
Trucks is working for a submission of some sort.
Trucks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trucks is pressing down on Ekstrovertti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekstrovertti is holding on for now.
Ekstrovertti is pressing down on Trucks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks pushes down on Ekstrovertti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trucks is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ekstrovertti to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekstrovertti has his foot on Trucks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trucks works his way back into a safe position though.
Trucks is looking to pass into half guard but Ekstrovertti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekstrovertti is in guard.
Ekstrovertti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trucks is keeping the position for now.
Ekstrovertti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ekstrovertti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the action in half guard but Trucks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ekstrovertti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trucks sees it coming and defends easily.
Trucks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ekstrovertti advances to half guard.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Trucks is keeping him busy.
Trucks keeping control of the position.
Ekstrovertti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trucks trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Trucks is desperately trying to improve his position but Ekstrovertti has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ekstrovertti prevents Trucks from getting the reversal.
Ekstrovertti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Trucks?
Ekstrovertti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trucks is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ekstrovertti looking to control but Trucks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trucks is trying desperately to improve position.
Ekstrovertti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trucks is looking to escape.
Ekstrovertti cracks Trucks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trucks's face.
Trucks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trucks is squirming around, avoiding Ekstrovertti's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti 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.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Trucks's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Trucks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trucks.
Trucks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Ekstrovertti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trucks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trucks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekstrovertti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks wants to control from the top but Ekstrovertti keeps moving.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekstrovertti has wrist control.
Vertti Ekstrovertti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti pulls Trucks in close to his closed guard and prevents Trucks from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trucks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekstrovertti has wrist control.
Ekstrovertti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ekstrovertti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trucks is aware though and is defending well.
Ekstrovertti is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekstrovertti trying to keep a closed guard but Trucks is proving a slippery customer.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Trucks is now in half guard.
Trucks wants to take a breather but Ekstrovertti is having none of it.
Trucks prevents Ekstrovertti from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain the position but Trucks is very close to passing his half guard.
Ekstrovertti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trucks.
Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard.
Trucks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekstrovertti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekstrovertti tries to get to full guard but Trucks has control of the leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trucks throwing shots but Ekstrovertti is blocking nicely.
Trucks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trucks.
Trucks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekstrovertti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trucks thows a huge punch but Ekstrovertti dodges it nicely.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control but can't.
Trucks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trucks lands strikes from half guard.
Ekstrovertti tries to roll over but Trucks keeps him under control.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control but can't.
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekstrovertti keeps working.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep. Trucks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekstrovertti keeps working.
Trucks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though.
Trucks is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Trucks is looking to advance position but Ekstrovertti won't allow it.
Trucks is stalling here. Ekstrovertti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trucks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ekstrovertti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trucks keeps working.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Trucks 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! This is the final round!
Ekstrovertti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ekstrovertti connects with the punch.
Trucks shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trucks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ekstrovertti wants to control but Trucks is keeping busy.
Ekstrovertti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trucks won't allow Ekstrovertti to sweep him here.
Ekstrovertti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trucks controls the pace.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control the position but Trucks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trucks is one step ahead there.
Trucks works over Ekstrovertti with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ekstrovertti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trucks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ekstrovertti is avoiding damage well.
Ekstrovertti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trucks.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ekstrovertti sneaks back into half guard.
Ekstrovertti is not content to let Trucks control the position.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks is looking for a kimura here.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti tries to get to full guard but Trucks has control of the leg.
Ekstrovertti wants to control the action here but instead Trucks manages to pass to full mount!
Trucks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ekstrovertti is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Trucks is trying to work for a kimura but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
Trucks is nestled in close to Ekstrovertti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Trucks seems to be looking for submissions.
Ekstrovertti tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekstrovertti defending well though.
Trucks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ekstrovertti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ekstrovertti controls Trucks momentarily but Trucks frees himself.
Trucks scoring with some ground and pound.
Trucks advances to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is looking to improve his position.
Trucks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trucks trying to control from half guard but Ekstrovertti is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Trucks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trucks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Trucks!
Derek Trucks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Neon Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chunks (ranked 1854 p4p, 1795 weight class) and Solomon Pruitt (ranked 257 p4p, 248 weight class). Bobby Chunks is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Pruitt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chunks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chunks misses with a double jab
letting Pruitt counter with a right hand.
Pruitt throws a hook but Chunks blocks it.
Chunks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pruitt at a distance.
Chunks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pruitt throws a shot from downtown. Chunks moves away and avoids it.
Pruitt throws a shot from downtown. Chunks moves away and avoids it.
Pruitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chunks.
Chunks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pruitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chunks wants it to stay on the feet.
Chunks throws a right hand that Pruitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pruitt also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chunks. Pruitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pruitt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pruitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pruitt.
Chunks throws a head kick that misses.
Pruitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pruitt misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Pruitt misses its intended target.
Chunks throws a big counter combination but Pruitt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pruitt throws a hook but Chunks blocks it.
Chunks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pruitt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Pruitt.
Pruitt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chunks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Chunks as he connects with a hook.
Pruitt motions for Chunks to come forward. Pruitt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Chunks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Pruitt.
Pruitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chunks circles away quickly and effectively.
Some bone on bone action there as Chunks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chunks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pruitt tries to throw a body punch but Chunks avoids it by throwing Pruitt back against the ropes.
Chunks lands with a light punch inside.
Chunks avoids a wild elbow strike from Pruitt.
A right hand to the body from Pruitt.
Chunks is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chunks.
Pruitt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pruitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chunks.
Bobby Chunks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Chunks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chunks throws a right hand that Pruitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Pruitt also avoids with ease.
Chunks misses with a right hand
and Chunks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomon Pruitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pruitt lands a leg kick that knocks Chunks off balance momentarily.
Pruitt throws a leg kick
and Chunks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pruitt!
Chunks cracks Pruitt with a big right hand but Pruitt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pruitt is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pruitt is trying to control Chunks's posture but Chunks avoids it.
Chunks working the ground and pound from side control.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Pruitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunks lands an elbow.
Chunks lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Chunks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chunks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A control attempt from Pruitt but he's now mounted!
Pruitt is bucking up trying to escape but Chunks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pruitt is trying desperately to improve position.
Pruitt tries to lock up and control but Chunks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pruitt can't escape the position.
Chunks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pruitt wants to hold on but Chunks pushes him away.
Chunks landing shots from mount.
Chunks is landing with some decent strikes but Pruitt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chunks lands a big shot there that rocks Pruitt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chunks landing strikes from the mount and Pruitt is in trouble!
Chunks dominating with strikes here.
Pruitt is rocked!
Chunks 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pruitt tries to hold on but Chunks pushes him away.
Pruitt is still in real trouble! Can Chunks finish him?
Chunks with shots to the head and body - Pruitt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chunks loads up with a big shot that hurts Pruitt! He's pulled Chunks in close but Chunks has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pruitt survive? More strikes from Chunks and Pruitt is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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