PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Enemy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to (Silence). Styles has chosen Wrecking Ball as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Enemy
vs
Styles

190 cm
36
210 lbs
37 - 18 - 1

187 cm
31
210 lbs
29 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles lands a jab to the head.
Styles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Enemy.
Enemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Styles takes one to the side of the head.
Styles misses with a low kick.
Styles scores with a punch to the head.
Enemy misses with a right hand

and Styles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Enemy!
Styles tries to score with some ground and pound. Enemy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Enemy tries to bench press Styles off him but Styles keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles is looking to take a break and control but Enemy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Styles crashes against the mat.
Styles working the strikes but Enemy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Enemy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Enemy wants to improve his position but Styles is controlling well.
Enemy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Enemy.

Enemy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Styles has passed into half guard!
Enemy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Styles is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles thows a huge punch but Enemy dodges it nicely.
Enemy tries to roll over but Styles keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Enemy jabs at Styles's body.
Styles misses with a body kick.
Enemy throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Styles, right into the meat.
Enemy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Styles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Enemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Styles misses.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Enemy misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Enemy. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles flicks out a counter leg kick but Enemy steps away.
Styles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Enemy throws a head kick that misses.
Styles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Enemy lands a really nice looking cross but Styles seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Styles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Styles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enemy. That did some damage!
Enemy throws a series of punches but Styles moves out of range.
Donk. Styles catches Enemy right on the button with a cross.
Styles defending well as Enemy loads up on a big left hand.
Styles misses with a kick to the body.
Enemy misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Styles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Styles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Enemy throws an overhand right that lands on Styles's shoulder, as Styles tries to avoid the shot.
Enemy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Enemy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Styles at a distance.
Enemy misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enemy was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Devin Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enemy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Styles is out of range.
Good work by Styles as he checks the leg kick.
Styles is looking for the big counter here.
Styles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enemy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Enemy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Enemy throws a head kick that misses.
Enemy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enemy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Styles finds it's target.
Public Enemy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enemy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Enemy works Styles's body with a nice hook.
Enemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Styles counters with a straight right hand.

Enemy has Styles up against the cage in a clinch.
Styles swings wildly with an uppercut but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Styles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Styles blocks a body shot from Enemy.
Styles gets through Enemy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Styles leaning against his opponent.
Enemy is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Enemy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Styles digs a right hand into Enemy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Enemy's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Styles.
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!
Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enemy wants to stall.
Styles prevents a body shot from Enemy.
Styles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Styles as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Enemy.
Enemy looking to slow down the pace here.
Styles lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Styles trying to control the position but instead, Enemy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Styles into the cage.
Enemy throws a punch but it's blocked by Styles.
Enemy can't find room to land a body shot as Styles controls the action.
Styles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enemy.
Styles blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Enemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Styles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Styles checks a low kick from Enemy.
Styles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles loads up on a big right hand but Enemy slips the punch.
Enemy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enemy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Styles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enemy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enemy tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Styles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Styles.
A clash of legs there as Styles blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Styles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Enemy throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
Enemy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Styles counters with a shoot takedown. Enemy fights it but they end up in guard.
Styles trying to control but Enemy is working from the bottom.
Enemy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Styles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Styles sends Enemy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Styles is motioning to the referee to let Enemy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Styles has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Styles clobbers Enemy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Enemy is rocked!
Styles throws a low kick, looking for Enemy's leg but Enemy calmly moves out of range.
Enemy fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Enemy.
Styles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Styles tries to counter it with a takedown but Enemy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Styles misses with the combination.
Enemy tried to counter with a leg kick but Styles avoided it.
Styles moves forwards but Enemy connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Enemy checks a leg kick.
Styles avoids the body shot from Enemy.
A left lands for Styles.
Styles throws a shot from downtown. Enemy moves away and avoids it.
Enemy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Styles lands a leg kick that knocks Enemy off balance momentarily.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles tries to land a front kick but Enemy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Styles.
A slow jab from Styles misses its intended target.
Enemy throws a quick counter head kick but Styles was just out of range.
Styles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Enemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands with a nice body kick.
Styles scores with a nice head shot.
Styles swings for the body but Enemy moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles scores with a jab to the head.
Styles misses with a straight left.
Enemy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Enemy - just one landing.
Styles misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Styles.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enemy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a poor cross that misses
and Enemy counters with a nice body shot.
Enemy looks to throw the jab but Styles is out of range.
Styles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enemy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Styles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enemy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Styles. That did some damage!
Enemy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Styles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Styles.
Enemy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Styles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Enemy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Enemy moves out of range of the body kick.
Enemy is looking to clinch but Styles is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Enemy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Styles misses.
Enemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Enemy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Enemy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles jabs Enemy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Enemy tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Jab from Styles.
Enemy works the jab nicely.
Styles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Styles really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Styles lands a jab-cross combination.
Styles connects with a body shot.
Enemy slips a jab from Styles.
Enemy checks a low kick from Styles.
Enemy cracks a nice hook into Styles's ribs.
Enemy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Styles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Enemy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Enemy closes the distance and clinches.
Enemy lands a body shot.
Enemy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Enemy leaning against his opponent.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Enemy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enemy.
Styles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enemy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Styles throws a punch but it's blocked by Enemy.
Enemy has Styles pressed against the cage.
Styles blocks an uppercut.
Enemy blocks a body shot from Styles.
Enemy lands with a light punch inside.
Enemy throws a head punch that misses.
Styles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Styles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Styles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enemy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Styles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles scores with a shot to the side of Enemy's head.

Enemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enemy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enemy swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Styles.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Styles.
Enemy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Enemy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Styles throws a right hand that misses
and Enemy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Styles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Styles.
Styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Styles connects with a body shot that sends Enemy's belly button to the back.
Enemy loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Styles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enemy.
A head kick misses from Enemy.
Enemy throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range.
Enemy throws a solid leg kick but Styles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Enemy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy throws a body punch but Styles moves out of range.
Styles scores with a nice head shot.
Enemy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Styles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enemy connects with a single shot there.
Styles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Styles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Enemy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enemy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Styles thumps Enemy with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Styles dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Enemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styles lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Enemy finds it's way through Styles's defenses.
Donk. Enemy catches Styles right on the button with a cross.
Enemy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Enemy throws a sloppy head kick and Styles moves out of range easily.
Styles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Styles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Enemy circles away.
Enemy throwing a counter right hand but Styles manages to avoid it.
Styles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enemy is able to avoid easily.
Enemy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Styles misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Enemy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Styles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Enemy does no damage.
A lazy left from Styles finds it's target.
Enemy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Enemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Styles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Enemy throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Styles checks a leg kick.
Styles throws out a counter right but Enemy avoids it with no problem.
Styles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Public Enemy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Styles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Enemy misses with a body shot.
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!
Enemy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enemy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Enemy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Enemy.
Styles throws a leg kick
and Enemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styles avoids the head kick by Enemy.
Styles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Enemys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles walks into a straight right hand from Enemy.
A shot to the body from Styles misses
and Enemy counters with a stiff right hand.
Styles connects with a body shot that sends Enemy's belly button to the back.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Enemy is just out of range.
Styles digs a good body shot into Enemy's ribs.
Styles looks for a takedown but Enemy sprawls well.
Enemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Enemy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Enemy avoids a kick to the body.
Enemy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Styles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Enemy defends it well.
Enemy digs a good body shot into Styles's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Styles - just one landing.
Styles throws a leg kick
and Styles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles misses with a body punch
and Enemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enemy lands with a slapping head kick.
Styles throws out a loose jab but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enemy tried to counter with a leg kick but Styles avoided it.
Enemy throws a hook to the side of Styles's head but Styles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Styles looks for the body kick but Enemy saw that one coming.
Styles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Styles misses with a hook.
Styles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Public Enemy.
Well Styles 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Styles!
A victorious Devin Styles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Public Enemy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Few more fights in me.. Few more.. Not done.. Not yet..'.