PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dion Devlin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Devlin
vs
Patrushev

179 cm
18
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

168 cm
30
185 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 6 - 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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Patrushev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin stuffs the takedown.
Devlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Devlin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Sergei Patrushev has been cut.

Patrushev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Devlin's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Patrushev is trying to control. Devlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Devlin tries to roll over but Patrushev keeps him under control.
Patrushev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Devlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Patrushev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devlin trying to control but Patrushev postures up.
Patrushev is stalling here. Devlin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Patrushev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Devlin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devlin lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin looking to control but instead Patrushev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrushev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Devlin.

Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patrushev defends it well.
Patrushev regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patrushev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devlin is controlling him.
Devlin wants to pass the guard but Patrushev is keeping the position.
Devlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Patrushev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Devlin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin trying to control but Patrushev is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Patrushev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Devlin!

Patrushev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patrushev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Patrushev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Patrushev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Devlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Devlin tries to improve position but can't.
Patrushev trying to control the action but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Patrushev looking to control but instead Devlin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patrushev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergei Patrushev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Patrushev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Patrushev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Patrushev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Devlin did well to prevent Patrushev getting side control.
Devlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patrushev wants to stand and escape but instead Devlin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Patrushev looking to control.
Devlin slips nicely into half guard.
Patrushev is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Devlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Devlin stalling away here and it's allowed Patrushev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Patrushev is trying to keep Devlin in close.
Devlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Devlin working some strikes from top position.
Patrushev keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Devlin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin lands a couple of elbows.
Devlin trying to control but Patrushev is working from the bottom.
Patrushev is looking to stand up but Devlin isn't so interested in that idea.
Patrushev is trying to control the position but Devlin postures up.
Devlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev has control of Devlin's left arm, preventing Devlin from doing any damage.
Patrushev keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sergei Patrushev.
Devlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Patrushev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patrushev shoots and misses

and Devlin moves into the clinch.
Dion Devlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Patrushev.
Devlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Patrushev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Devlin stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin can't find room to land a body shot as Patrushev controls the action.
Devlin lands a body punch.
Devlin working aggressively here.
Devlin lands a shoulder strike.
Devlin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patrushev backwards.
Devlin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Devlin tries to work over Patrushev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Devlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devlin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Devlin.
Devlin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patrushev.
Devlin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Devlin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Patrushev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Patrushev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Patrushev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Devlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Patrushev trying to control the action but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Patrushev stalling away here and it's allowed Devlin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Patrushev tries to free his leg and advance position but Devlin is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin working a defensive guard but Patrushev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Devlin tries to bench press Patrushev off him but Patrushev keeps the position.
Sergei Patrushev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Devlin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Patrushev's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Patrushev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Devlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev won't allow Devlin to sweep him here.
Patrushev is looking to work some ground and pound but Devlin has wrist control.
Patrushev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patrushev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devlin is keeping the position for now.

Patrushev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Devlin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Devlin has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Patrushev keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dion Devlin.
Devlin throws a right and a left that Patrushev avoids nicely.
We've been told by Devlin's head coaches at Nonstop Intensity that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Patrushev pushes Devlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin trying to land knees to the body.
Devlin can't find room to land a body shot as Patrushev controls the action.
Patrushev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patrushev avoids it.
Devlin tries a body shot but Patrushev blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devlin scores with a shot to the side of Patrushev's head.
Devlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Devlin tries to work over Patrushev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sergei Patrushev just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sergei Patrushev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Patrushev dives in and grabs Devlin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Devlin pushes down on Patrushev's head and hops out.

Devlin clinches.
Devlin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Patrushev up against the cage.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Patrushev blocks with his arms.
Patrushev avoids a wild elbow strike from Devlin.
Devlin works on Patrushev's body with a couple of short punches.
Devlin pushes Patrushev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Devlin cracks Patrushev with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Devlin.
Devlin lands a nice uppercut.
Devlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Patrushev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin tries a body shot but Patrushev blocks it.
Devlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Patrushev controls his hands.
Patrushev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Devlin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Devlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patrushev or not.
Patrushev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Devlin slows down the pace here.
Devlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Patrushev controls his hands.
Devlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Devlin lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Devlin as the two fighters clinch.
Devlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Devlin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dion Devlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Patrushev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Devlin.

Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin lands with a left to the head.
Devlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Devlin lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev wants a takedown.
Patrushev blocks an uppercut.
Devlin cracks Patrushev with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Devlin.
Devlin lands a shoulder strike.
Devlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Devlin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Patrushev is rocked!
Devlin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Patrushev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Devlin is unloading with more strikes now! Patrushev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dion Devlin!
Dion Devlin retains his middleweight title!
Dion Devlin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.