PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deveraux
vs
Larusso

190 cm
20
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deveraux.
Larusso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Larusso misses.
Larusso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Deveraux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Larusso lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larusso.
Larusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Deveraux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Deveraux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deveraux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larusso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deveraux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deveraux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso lands a jab-cross combination.
Larusso looks gassed!
Deveraux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larusso.
Deveraux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larusso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deveraux misses with a takedown attempt - Larusso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larusso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Deveraux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larusso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux fails with the takedown.
Larusso misses with a double jab
and Deveraux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deveraux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Deveraux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deveraux looking to pass the guard.
Deveraux passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Deveraux is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Larusso to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Deveraux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larusso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larusso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larusso!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larusso decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Larusso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deveraux.
Larusso lands a lovely overhand right.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deveraux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Deveraux or perhaps it was just good defense by Larusso which made him look bad.
Larusso throws a combination that misses
enabling Deveraux to counter with a crisp jab.
Larusso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Deveraux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Larusso's guard.
Larusso is looking to stand up but Deveraux isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Deveraux stops Larusso from standing up.
Deveraux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larusso is keeping the position for now.

Deveraux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larusso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Deveraux has Larusso in his guard.

Deveraux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larusso passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deveraux tries to buck Larusso off but Larusso is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Deveraux counters with a single leg into guard. Larusso didn't expect that.
Larusso keeping moving, preventing Deveraux from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Larusso is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Larusso is pressed up against the cage. Deveraux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larusso down to the mat. Larusso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Larusso falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Deveraux to counter with a crisp jab.
Deveraux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deveraux misses with a takedown attempt - Larusso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Deveraux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larusso slaps away a takedown attempt from Deveraux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larusso misses with a combination

and Deveraux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deveraux wants to work for an arm triangle but Larusso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larusso tries to kick Deveraux off but Deveraux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Deveraux is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Larusso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jon Deveraux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Deveraux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Larusso is defending against the submission attempts here by Deveraux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Deveraux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deveraux wants to take a breather but Larusso is having none of it.

Larusso kicks Deveraux off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Deveraux with that takedown attempt.
Deveraux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larusso pinned against the cage. Larusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larusso misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Larusso misses its intended target.
Deveraux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larusso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deveraux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jon Deveraux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larusso throws a left and a right that both miss

and Deveraux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deveraux.

Deveraux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Larusso dives on top into guard.
Deveraux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larusso wants to get up but he can't break Deveraux's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deveraux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deveraux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Larusso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deveraux.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Deveraux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Deveraux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Larusso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Deveraux looks for a takedown but Larusso sprawls well.
Larusso loads up on a big right hand but Deveraux slips the punch.
Larusso throws a right hand that Deveraux ducks under and follows up with a left that Deveraux also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Larusso as Deveraux shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Deveraux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larusso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deveraux counters with a nice uppercut.
Deveraux shoots in for a takedown but Larusso shows good takedown defense.
Deveraux moves away from the strike by Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deveraux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larusso misses with a double jab

and Deveraux counters with a takedown into side control.

Deveraux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larusso has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso is trying to buck Deveraux off.

Deveraux is working to tighten is grip on Larusso's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Larusso has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Deveraux is really squeezing tight and eventually Larusso passes out! Deveraux breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Deveraux!