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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thelonious Skunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thelonious Skunk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thelonious Skunk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skunk swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skunk keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a hook but Skunk avoids it easily.
Hall throws the left hand but Skunk avoids the punch easily.
Hall instigates a clinch.
Skunk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Skunk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skunk misses with a body kick.
No luck for Skunk with that takedown attempt.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Skunk pushes him off.
Skunk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hall walks forward, straight into a front kick from Skunk.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall rushes Skunk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Skunk controls his hands.
Skunk blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Skunk controls the action.
Hall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skunk is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Skunk into the cage.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Skunk controls the action.
Skunk misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skunk prevents a body shot from Hall.
Skunk throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Hall.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skunk missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Skunk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skunk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skunk gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
Hall pushes Skunk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skunk prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skunk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skunk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Skunk.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skunk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skunk's elbow.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall dodges an elbow strike from Skunk.
Skunk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skunk tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Dean Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thelonious Skunk.
Hall scores with a hook to the body.
Hall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skunk.
Skunk misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skunk blocks a body shot from Hall.
Skunk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skunk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Skunk.
Skunk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skunk blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skunk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skunk stalling in the clinch but Hall improves position.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Skunk throws an elbow that misses.
Skunk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Skunk controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Hall 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.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Skunk's shoulder, as Skunk tries to avoid the shot.
Skunk moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Skunk blocks a body shot from Hall.
Skunk prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Skunk.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Skunk.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Skunk's head.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Skunk controls his hands.
Skunk blocking some punches.
Skunk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hall.
Skunk working Hall over with knees to the body.
Skunk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skunk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Skunk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skunk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Skunk avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Skunk pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Skunk avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skunk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but Skunk moves away
and Skunk counters with a big head kick but Hall shrugs it off.
Hall blocks a head kick by Skunk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skunk. Skunk obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Dean Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skunk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skunk stalling in the clinch but Hall improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skunk.
Skunk stalling in the clinch but Hall improves position.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Skunk.
Skunk trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Skunk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Skunk avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Skunk throws an elbow but it misses.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Skunk pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skunk misses with a punch on the inside.
Skunk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Skunk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skunk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skunk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skunk blocks a body shot from Hall.
Skunk prevents a body shot from Hall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall misses with the head strike.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skunk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dean Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thelonious Skunk.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skunk's elbow.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skunk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Skunk.
Skunk missing with knees to the body.
Hall avoiding damage as Skunk throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Skunk instigates a clinch.
Skunk tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skunk has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Skunk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall blocking some punches.
Skunk missing with knees to the body.
Skunk trying to land knees to the body.
Skunk has Hall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skunk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skunk.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees to the body from Skunk.
Skunk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Skunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skunk looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Hall is working Skunk over against the cage.
Skunk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skunk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall avoiding damage as Skunk throws knees to the body.
Skunk misses with an elbow strike.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall has Skunk pressed against the cage, preventing Skunk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Skunk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Skunk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dean Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thelonious Skunk.
Skunk throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Dean Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skunk moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skunk prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Skunk is working Hall over against the cage.
Skunk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hall is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Skunk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Skunk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Skunk misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skunk lands a knee to the body.
Skunk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skunk crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
Skunk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skunk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skunk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skunk is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skunk prevents a body shot from Hall.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skunk's elbow.
Skunk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hall prevents Skunk from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skunk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall blocks a body shot from Skunk.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Hall tries to work over Skunk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skunk's elbow.
Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Skunk controls the action.
Hall tries a body shot but Skunk blocks it.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skunk taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Skunk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thelonious Skunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skunk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Hall.
Well Hall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Hall!
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