PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 2566 p4p, 321 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 967 p4p, 142 weight class). Derek Trucks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenny Clack's chin.

Clack
vs
Trucks

191 cm
37
193 lbs
26 - 17 - 3

183 cm
22
196 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 26 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Clack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clack showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Clack.
Clack is just content to waste time from the top position. Trucks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Trucks is trying to control the position but Clack postures up.
Trucks pulls Clack in close to prevent any damage.
Clack controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack wants to control from the top but Trucks keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clack content to stall in guard here.
Clack trying to move into half guard but instead Trucks has managed to sweep!

Clack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trucks manages to get himself to full guard.

Trucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trucks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trucks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clack.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clack tries to free his leg and advance position but Trucks is retaining full guard.
Clack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trucks keeping moving, preventing Clack from controlling successfully.
Clack looking to pass the guard.
Clack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack trying to control the position from guard on top but Trucks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trucks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clack slips a jab from Trucks.
Clack feinted with a counter takedown.

Trucks takes the fight into the clinch.
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trucks tries to work over Clack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trucks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clack takes a shot to the head.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Clack manages to pull guard.
Trucks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trucks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks looking to pass the guard.
Clack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trucks is one step ahead there.
Clack trying to keep a closed guard but Trucks is proving a slippery customer.
Trucks won't allow Clack to sweep him here.
Trucks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Clack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Trucks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trucks has managed to get both his arms back between Clack's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Clack will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clack digs a good hook to Trucks's body.
Clack connects with an inside leg kick.
Trucks connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Trucks.
The crowd cheers as Clack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trucks doesn't seem phased though.

Trucks rushes Clack and presses him up against the cage.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Clack pulls Trucks into guard.
Clack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clack looking to control.
Trucks slips nicely into half guard.

Clack with the active half guard here but Trucks passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clack's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trucks is working away from the top position though.
Clack is pressing down on Trucks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Clack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Trucks uses it to pass to side control.
Clack seems a little lost for a moment, as Trucks dominates the positioning.
Trucks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clack keeps working.
Clack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trucks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack is trying to control Trucks's posture but Trucks avoids it.
Clack is looking to reverse the position.
Trucks misses with the ground and pound.
Clack is trying to improve his position.
Clack struggling a bit here.
Clack tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clack gets back to half guard.
Clack tries to get to full guard but Trucks has control of the leg.
Clack wants to control but Trucks is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Clack.
Trucks tries to clinch
and Clack counters with a nice uppercut.
Derek Trucks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trucks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trucks, as that shot connected.
Clack slips a jab from Trucks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks doesn't manage to clinch there - Clack circles away.
Trucks fails to land with a series of punches.
Trucks scores with the left hand. Clack knows he should have avoided that one.
Trucks throws out a loose jab but Clack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Derek Trucks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trucks throws the left hand but Clack avoids the punch easily.
Trucks throws an off balance right hand

and Clack counters with a single leg into guard. Trucks didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trucks controlling the position.
Clack wants to control from the top but Trucks keeps moving.
Trucks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Trucks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Trucks defending well as Clack loads up on a big left hand.
Trucks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clack was well out of range. Poor timing from Trucks.
Trucks sizes up Clack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trucks tries to clinch but Clack is having none of it.
Trucks throws a big shot that misses.
Trucks throws a jab but it's blocked by Clack.
Trucks lands with a straight right. Clack didn't see that one coming.

Trucks takes the fight into the clinch.
Clack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clack.
Clack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trucks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clack.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Clack.
Trucks throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks digs a right hand underneath Clack's ribcage. Clack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clack.
Trucks swings wildly with an uppercut but Clack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trucks blocking some punches.
Trucks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trucks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trucks has a couple of punches blocked by Clack.
Trucks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clack wants a takedown.
Trucks lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Clack.

Clack pulls guard effortlessly.
Clack wants to sweep but no luck.

Trucks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clack staying out of range there.
Trucks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clack throws a big shot that misses.
Clack misses with a looping left.
Derek Trucks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Trucks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trucks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clack's hands.
Clack just misses with a punch to the body.
Trucks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trucks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trucks ducks under a wild hook from Clack.
As Clack backs off Trucks throws a huge counter combo but Clack manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Trucks.
Clack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Trucks to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Clack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clack swats away the attempt to clinch by Trucks.
Clack connects with a jab.
Trucks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clack throws a leg kick but Trucks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trucks checks a low kick from Clack.
Trucks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clack is defended easily by Trucks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks lands with an uppercut that bounces Clack off the cage and back into range.
Kenny Clack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trucks connects with a looping right hand.
Trucks slips under a jab.
Clack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trucks.
Trucks throws out a counter right but Clack avoids it with no problem.
Trucks thuds his right hand into Clack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Trucks misses.
Trucks throws an overhand right that lands on Clack's shoulder, as Clack tries to avoid the shot.
Clack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clack misses with a hook
letting Trucks counter with a right hand.
Trucks scores with a jab.
Clack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trucks.

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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Derek Trucks!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Derek Trucks!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Derek Trucks!

Derek Trucks wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Derek Trucks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.