PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Halleck
vs
Dejesus

165 cm
23
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

TITAN
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Dejesus!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck checks a leg kick.
Dejesus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dejesus manages to avoid it.

Halleck has closed the distance and engaged Dejesus in a clinch.
Halleck misses with a knee to the head.
Halleck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dejesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Halleck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halleck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halleck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Douglas Dejesus has been cut.
Dejesus is trying to break the clinch but Halleck has him pressed against the ropes.
Dejesus tries to land knees in the clinch but Halleck avoids the damage to the body.

Dejesus pulls guard effortlessly.
Dejesus controls Halleck momentarily but Halleck frees himself.
Dejesus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Douglas Dejesus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Dejesus is just out of range.

Halleck has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Halleck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dejesus's brow.
Halleck landing knees to the body.
Dejesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dejesus is trying to push Halleck away but Halleck has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Halleck leaning against his opponent.
Dejesus is working for takedown but Halleck is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Dejesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Halleck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dejesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Halleck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dejesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dejesus has had enough of the clinch but Halleck keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dejesus dodges an elbow strike from Halleck.
Dejesus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halleck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.

Halleck drives through and clinches with Dejesus against the ropes.

Dejesus gets control of Halleck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dejesus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dejesus has a closed guard, preventing Halleck from standing up.
Dejesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Halleck lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halleck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halleck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dejesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Halleck landing knees to the head.
Halleck avoiding damage as Dejesus throws knees to the body.
Dejesus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Halleck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Halleck looking to throw knees to the head but Dejesus is blocking nicely.
Dejesus looking to slow down the pace here.
Halleck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dejesus tries for a takedown but Halleck manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Halleck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dejesus is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Halleck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halleck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dejesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Halleck misses with a knee to the head.
Dejesus tries to land knees in the clinch but Halleck avoids the damage to the body.
Halleck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halleck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dejesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dejesus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halleck is defending well for now.
Halleck throws an elbow that misses.
Halleck tries a knee to the head but Dejesus blocks it.
Halleck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Halleck misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dejesus jumps guard but Halleck stands there with Dejesus around his waist. Dejesus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dejesus is trying to drag Halleck to the mat but Halleck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Halleck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurney Halleck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Dejesus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Halleck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dejesus moves away.
Halleck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Dejesus.
Halleck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Nice sprawl there from Halleck as Dejesus shoots in.
Dejesus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dejesus dives in and grabs Halleck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halleck pushes down on Dejesus's head and hops out.
Gurney Halleck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.

Halleck has closed the distance and engaged Dejesus in a clinch.
Dejesus has Halleck pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Halleck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halleck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dejesus's efforts to push away.
Halleck tries to land a knee to the head but Dejesus blocks with his arms.
Dejesus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halleck walks away with a smile on his face. Dejesus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Halleck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halleck wants it to stay on the feet.
Dejesus tries for a takedown but Halleck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dejesus is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halleck pushes Dejesus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Halleck landing knees to the head.
Halleck lands a nice knee to the body.
Halleck taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halleck tries to land knees in the clinch but Dejesus avoids the damage to the body.
Halleck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halleck is pressed up against the ropes. Dejesus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halleck down to the mat. Halleck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dejesus has Halleck up against the ropes in a clinch.
Halleck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dejesus takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus has had enough of the clinch but Halleck keeps him there for the moment.
Halleck tries to land knees in the clinch but Dejesus avoids the damage to the body.
Dejesus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halleck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dejesus's defenses.
Dejesus avoiding damage as Halleck throws knees to the body.
Dejesus tries to pull guard but Halleck holds him up against the ropes and eventually Dejesus drops back down to his feet.
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halleck connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dejesus's face.
Halleck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dejesus tries to pull guard but Halleck won't allow it.
Dejesus is trying to break the clinch but Halleck is controlling him.
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halleck avoids it.
Dejesus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Halleck just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gurney Halleck has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Halleck tries to land a knee to the head but Dejesus blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Halleck.
Dejesus is looking for a takedown.
Dejesus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halleck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halleck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Halleck'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.
Halleck connects with a knee to the head.
Halleck tries to land knees in the clinch but Dejesus avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Halleck obliges.
Halleck missing with knees to the body.
Dejesus working hard to break the clinch.
Dejesus trying to control the position but instead, Halleck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dejesus into the ropes.
Halleck lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halleck effectively controlling the action here.
Halleck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halleck looking to throw knees to the head but Dejesus is blocking nicely.
Halleck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dejesus is trying to pull guard but Halleck turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurney Halleck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Dejesus's cut.
That's time! Halleck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Halleck moves into the clinch successfully.
Halleck is stalling here.
Halleck prevents Dejesus from breaking the clinch.

Dejesus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Halleck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dejesus's guard.
Dejesus working a defensive guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Douglas Dejesus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dejesus avoids the body shot from Halleck.

Halleck clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halleck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halleck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halleck trying to land knees to the body.
Halleck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halleck putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dejesus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dejesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dejesus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halleck pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halleck!
Halleck stuns Dejesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halleck misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dejesus is defended easily by Halleck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Halleck clinches with his opponent.
Halleck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halleck landing knees to the head.
Dejesus tries to break the clinch but Halleck is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halleck lands a knee to the head.
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halleck avoids it.
Halleck misses with a knee to the head.
Halleck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dejesus.
Halleck tries to land knees in the clinch but Dejesus avoids the damage to the body.
Halleck misses with an elbow strike.
Halleck tries a knee to the head but Dejesus blocks it.
Halleck connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dejesus's defenses.
Halleck utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dejesus managing to block the knees to the body from Halleck.
Halleck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dejesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Halleck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Douglas Dejesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dejesus pulls guard.
Dejesus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halleck manages to get himself to full guard.
Dejesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dejesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus is looking to stand up but Halleck won't let him.
Dejesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halleck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dejesus prevents Halleck from getting back to his feet.
Dejesus trying to control but Halleck is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Douglas Dejesus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Dejesus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dejesus looking to throw knees to the head but Halleck is blocking nicely.
Dejesus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halleck avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurney Halleck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halleck, 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 Josh West scores the fight for Gurney Halleck!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Gurney Halleck!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Gurney Halleck!

Gurney Halleck wins by unanimous decision!
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