PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayila Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayila Obasi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Devlin
vs
Obasi

179 cm
17
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
32
200 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dion Devlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayila Obasi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin throws the kick towards the body but Obasi avoids it.
Obasi thows a left - swing and a miss!

Obasi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Devlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Obasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Obasi has wrist control.

Devlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devlin defends well.
Devlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Devlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devlin has managed to get both his arms back between Obasi's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devlin content to stall in guard here.

Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obasi is looking for a triangle but Devlin pushes his legs off easily.
Devlin pushes down on Obasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Obasi looking for submissions off his back.
Devlin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Obasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Devlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obasi on the ground.
Devlin unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devlin controlling the pace for now.
Devlin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obasi hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Obasi is looking to escape.
Obasi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Devlin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Obasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obasi is bucking up trying to escape but Devlin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Obasi is rocked!

It looks like Ayila Obasi has been cut.
Obasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obasi is still in real trouble! Can Devlin finish him?
Obasi keeps trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Devlin! Obasi is hurt baaadly! Devlin is firing away with more strikes - Obasi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dion Devlin!
Dion Devlin retains his middleweight title!
Dion Devlin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.