PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruth comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Electronica - Exhibit C . Houston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skillet - Hero. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kruth
vs
Houston

199 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kent Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Houston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kruth backs up against the cage.
Houston cracks Kruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kruth shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Houston. That snapped Kruth's head back.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
Kruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Steve Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Houston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Houston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
Houston connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth avoids the body shot from Houston.
Houston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruth shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruth was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Kruth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruth drops his hands momentarily and Houston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Houston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
Kruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruth is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Kruth seems unphased.
Nice sprawl there from Houston as Kruth shoots in.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Houston.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Houston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kruth.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Houston.
A jab from Houston misses.
A swing and a miss from Houston.
Houston 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.
Houston lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Houston.
Nice jab there from Houston.
A good leg kick by Houston.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houston but Houston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houston catches Kruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston cracks Kruth with a good jab.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kruth.
Houston throws a series of punches but Kruth avoids them all with ease.
Kruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Houston loads up on a big right hand but Kruth slips the punch.
Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Houston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Houston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruth.
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Houston lands but Kruth takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Houston lands but Kruth takes it in his stride.
Kent Kruth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruth.
Kruth moves out of range as Houston throws a body kick.
Houston scores with a leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kruth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Houston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruth shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Kruth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body kick from Houston.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Houston throws a right and a left that Kruth avoids nicely.
Houston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kruth tries to move into range but Houston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Houston throws a big shot that misses.
Houston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruth at a distance.
Houston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Houston leaves Kruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Houston jabs at Kruth's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruth's head.
Houston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kruth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Kruth is out of range.
Houston connects with a high kick.
Kruth needs to keep his hands up - Houston had a free shot at his head there.
Houston scores with a jab to the head.
Kruth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Houston lunges at Kruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruth's hand.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Houston scores with a four punch combination!
Kruth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Houston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Houston lands a two punch combo.
Kruth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houston. That one must have hurt.
Kruth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
Houston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruth shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Houston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruth wants to control for a moment but Houston uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Houston 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!

Houston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruth.
Houston scores with a head kick.
Houston lands a nice shot that snaps Kruth's head back.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Houston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Houston.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Kruth is out of range.
Kruth defending well as Houston loads up on a big left hand.
Houston lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruth's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston catches Kruth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Houston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Houston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Houston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Houston as Kruth shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Houston scores with a four punch combination!
Houston throws a right and a left that Kruth avoids nicely.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houston.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Houston sprawls well. Houston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruth takes one to the chin there.
Houston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houston throws an overhand right that lands on Kruth's shoulder, as Kruth tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston scores with a jab.
Kruth shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Kruth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houston connects with a high kick.
Houston scores with a leg kick.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston lands a head kick!
Kruth slips under a jab from Houston.

Kruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Houston to the mat! Houston manages to get full guard.
Houston wants to stand and escape but Kruth is having none of it.
Houston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston wants to stand but Kruth is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Steve Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kent Kruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston wants to stand but Kruth is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Houston uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Houston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Houston 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Houston!