PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Casio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie DeVoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Casio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Casio
vs
DeVoe

199 cm
21
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
264 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Casio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie DeVoe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Casio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Casio closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeVoe circles away.
DeVoe throws a leg kick
and Casio counters with a series of strikes. DeVoe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Casio's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Casio duly obliges.
DeVoe misses with a leg kick
and Casio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Casio both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from DeVoe misses
and Casio counters with a two punch combo.
DeVoe thows a leg kick but Casio checks it

and Casio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Casio.
DeVoe is trying to break the clinch but Casio is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Casio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeVoe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Casio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casio has had enough of the clinch but DeVoe keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVoe is trying to break the clinch but Casio is controlling him.

DeVoe jumps guard.

Casio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DeVoe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Casio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from DeVoe is predictable there

and Casio moves into the clinch.

Casio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Casio.
DeVoe moves to clinch but Casio breaks away
and Casio counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from DeVoe is predictable there
and Casio counters with a nice uppercut.

Casio has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Casio breaks the clinch.
Casio works the jab nicely.
A low kick from DeVoe is predictable there

and Casio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Casio thows a huge punch but DeVoe dodges it nicely.
Casio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeVoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DeVoe pushes Casio off looking to stand but Casio dives back in and keeps control.
Casio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Casio prevents DeVoe from standing back up.
Casio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Casio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeVoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeVoe tries to kick Casio off but Casio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Casio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casio is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
DeVoe wants to get back to his feet.
Casio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeVoe defending well though.

Casio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeVoe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Casio.

Casio decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Casio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeVoe defends it nicely.
Ronnie DeVoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVoe throws a leg kick
and Casio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeVoe throws a leg kick that is checked

and Casio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeVoe's guard.
Casio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeVoe is looking to stand up but Casio isn't so interested in that idea.
Casio works over DeVoe with some ground and pound from guard.
DeVoe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

DeVoe wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeVoe with a poor takedown
and Casio counters with a right hand to the body.
Paul Casio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie DeVoe.
DeVoe looks gassed!
DeVoe misses with a leg kick
and Casio counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVoe throws a leg kick
and Casio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Casio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeVoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Casio lands with a kick to the temple. DeVoe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Casio moves in looking to clinch but DeVoe pushes him off.
DeVoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeVoe misses with a leg kick
and Casio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVoe throws a leg kick
enabling Casio to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Casio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DeVoe's half guard.

Casio seems to be looking for submissions.
Casio wants to free his trapped foot but DeVoe is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Casio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
DeVoe is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVoe misses with a takedown
and Casio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeVoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Casio jabs DeVoe right on the nose. DeVoe blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from DeVoe misses
and Casio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

A momentary lapse in concentration from DeVoe enables Casio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DeVoe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Casio throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeVoe can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeVoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeVoe wants to get back to his feet but Casio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paul Casio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casio trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casio stops DeVoe from standing up.
Casio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeVoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Casio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Casio trying to control but DeVoe is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Casio.
Casio scores with a hook.
Casio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Casio tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeVoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVoe throws a leg kick
letting Casio counter with a right hand.
DeVoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Casio counters with a two punch combo.
DeVoe throws a leg kick

and Casio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Casio wants to control from the top but DeVoe keeps moving.
DeVoe is looking to stand up but Casio isn't so interested in that idea.

DeVoe is working an open guard so Casio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Donk. Casio catches DeVoe right on the button with a cross.
Casio tries to clinch but DeVoe is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from DeVoe misses
and Casio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casio dips to his left and cracks DeVoe with an uppercut!
Casio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeVoe.
Casio lands a jab to the nose.
Paul Casio is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVoe needs to keep his hands up - Casio had a free shot at his head there.
Casio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeVoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Casio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVoe's hands.
Casio tries to clinch but DeVoe is having none of it.
DeVoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Casio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Casio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casio circles away from the clinch attempt

and Casio counters with a shoot takedown. DeVoe fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Casio dominated that second round.
That's time! Casio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Casio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Casio lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVoe backwards.

Casio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Casio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeVoe sprawls well. DeVoe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casio gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Casio!
DeVoe thows a leg kick but Casio checks it
enabling Casio to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVoe takes one to the side of the head.
DeVoe takes one on the button.
DeVoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Casio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeVoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeVoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casio paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVoe throws a leg kick

and Casio counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeVoe won't be happy with that.
Casio is looking to take a break and control but DeVoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Casio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeVoe is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Casio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Casio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVoe can do to turn this around?
DeVoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Casio is trying to get an arm triangle but DeVoe is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casio misses with the ground and pound.

Casio decides to stand back up. Casio steps back and let's DeVoe get back to his feet.
DeVoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Casio counters with a straight right hand.
DeVoe fails in his attempt to clinch.

Casio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Casio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeVoe just stands there and leans against the cage.

DeVoe pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVoe wants to get back to his feet but Casio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Casio wants to control from the top but DeVoe keeps moving.
Casio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeVoe keeping full guard, as Casio tries to pass.

Casio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Casio gets to his feet - DeVoe follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeVoe wants to clinch but Casio slips to the side
and Casio counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVoe thows a leg kick but Casio checks it
and Casio counters with a three punch combo that has DeVoe backing up. DeVoe nods at Casio to acknowledge the strikes.
Ronnie DeVoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Casio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from DeVoe misses
and Casio counters with a nice uppercut.
Casio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Casio scores with a hook.
A left and a right from Casio both land. Nice combination.
DeVoe misses with a leg kick
and Casio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Casio gets the takedown into side control.

Casio stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Casio finds it's target.
DeVoe throws a leg kick
and Casio counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Casio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Casio 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Casio!