PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Devereaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Salmon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clark Devereaux's chin.

Salmon
vs
Devereaux

225 cm
25
264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Salmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Devereaux!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devereaux has his takedown stuffed

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch.
Salmon wants a takedown.
Salmon wants a takedown but no success here.
Salmon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devereaux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Salmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salmon is looking for a takedown.
Devereaux gets underhooks to prevent Salmon's takedown attempt.
Salmon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Devereaux after a bit of a struggle.
Salmon wants to take the fight to the mat but Devereaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salmon wants to take the fight to the mat but Devereaux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Devereaux pulls Salmon into guard.
Salmon postures up.
Salmon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salmon looking to sit in guard and control but Devereaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Devereaux wants to control from the top but Salmon keeps moving.
Salmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Devereaux on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clark Devereaux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Devereaux doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Salmon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devereaux stops a takedown attempt from Salmon.
Salmon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Devereaux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Devereaux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Salmon is having none of it.
Devereaux throws a body punch but Salmon moves out of range.
Salmon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devereaux.
Clark Devereaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Devereaux clinches.
Salmon tries to score a body lock takedown but Devereaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salmon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Devereaux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Devereaux is keen to just control but Salmon is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux wants to pass the guard but Salmon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Devereaux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devereaux trying to control the action but Salmon is working from the bottom.

Clark Devereaux has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Salmon. No joy for Devereaux on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salmon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devereaux with a poor takedown

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salmon.
Salmon can't get the takedown.
Devereaux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salmon.
Devereaux looking to slow down the pace here.
Devereaux is pressed up against the cage. Salmon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Devereaux down to the mat. Devereaux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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.
Devereaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salmon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Devereaux somewhat.
Devereaux looks gassed!
Devereaux misses with a takedown

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clark Devereaux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Salmon is looking to clinch.
Salmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Devereaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Devereaux clinches.

Devereaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salmon tries to clinch
and Devereaux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Devereaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devereaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salmon is out of range and Devereaux settles back down.
Salmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Devereaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmon closes the distance looking to clinch

and Devereaux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Salmon's guard now.
Devereaux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Devereaux trying to control but Salmon is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Clark Devereaux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Salmon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Devereaux counters with a low kick, right behind Salmon 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux misses with a takedown attempt

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch.
Devereaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salmon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!

Devereaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Salmon controlling from the top position.
Salmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devereaux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux looking to control.
Salmon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Devereaux should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

We're going to have a standup here because Red Salmon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Salmon is having none of it.
Devereaux with a lazy takedown attempt

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salmon.

Devereaux gets control of Salmon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Devereaux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Salmon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salmon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Devereaux is breathing heavily.
Devereaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Devereaux, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Salmon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salmon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clark Devereaux has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Red Salmon just wasn't active enough.
Salmon tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Devereaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Devereaux lands a nice elbow.
Salmon goes for a takedown attempt but Devereaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Devereaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Devereaux with a lazy takedown attempt

and Salmon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devereaux looking to stall.
Salmon wants a takedown.
Devereaux tries for a takedown. No joy.

Devereaux gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Salmon regains guard.
Salmon wants to stand and escape but Devereaux is having none of it.
Devereaux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Devereaux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Devereaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Red Salmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Devereaux.
Devereaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereaux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salmon's waist but Salmon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devereaux off to one side.
A shot to the body from Devereaux misses

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch.
Salmon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salmon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Devereaux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salmon has Devereaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Devereaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salmon goes for a takedown attempt but Devereaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Devereaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Salmon sprawls well. He's pushed Devereaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Devereaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Devereaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmon avoids it.
Salmon prevents a body shot from Devereaux.
Salmon is working for takedown but Devereaux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salmon wants a takedown.

Devereaux pulls guard effortlessly.
Salmon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux wants to sweep but no luck.

Red Salmon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Devereaux falls off balance throwing a combination

and Salmon counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Devereaux prevents the takedown attempt.
Devereaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salmon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Devereaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devereaux with a poor takedown

and Salmon moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devereaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Devereaux wants a takedown.
Devereaux is stalling here.
Salmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Salmon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Devereaux pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salmon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Devereaux moves into the clinch successfully.
Red Salmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Devereaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clark Devereaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Devereaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Devereaux!