PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moon Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Devlin's choice of entrance music: Encore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Storm
vs
Devlin

180 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moon Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Devlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devlin off to one side.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Devlin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Storm is fending him off so far but Devlin persists. Nope, Storm circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Devlin.
Some wild striking there from Storm.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm looks to land a combination. Devlin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Devlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Devlin avoids the head kick by Storm.
Storm cracks Devlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Storm scores with a leg kick.

Storm has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Storm.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devlin has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Storm lands an elbow that stopped Devlin in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Devlin up against the cage.
Devlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Storm after a bit of a struggle.
Devlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Storm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devlin looking for a takedown.
Devlin looks winded!
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Devlin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Storm lands a left hand.
Storm scores with a shoulder strike.
Devlin has Storm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Storm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Storm landing knees to the head.
Devlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Devlin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Storm works Devlin's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Storm has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Storm lands an elbow inside.
Devlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Storm is defending well.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm slows down the pace here.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
A short right from Storm.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Devlin is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Storm successfully pulls guard.
Storm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Devlin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.

Storm postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Devlin to stand up.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches up with Storm, looking for a takedown. Devlin pushes Storm against the cage but Storm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm works the jab nicely.
Devlin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Devlin is defended easily by Storm.
Storm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tanner Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Storm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Devlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Devlin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Storm digs a right hand into Devlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Devlin's gas tank.

Storm gets control of Devlin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Storm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Devlin wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moon Storm dominated that round.
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.

Devlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Storm counters by moving into the clinch.
Devlin wants a takedown but no success here.
Storm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moon Storm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Storm lands a shot to the body.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Devlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Storm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moon Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Devlin.
Devlin is trying to drag Storm to the mat but Storm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Storm gets underhooks to prevent Devlin's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Storm is defending well.
Devlin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Devlin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm stops a takedown attempt from Devlin.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Devlin gets underhooks to prevent Storm's takedown attempt.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Storm obliges.
Storm connects with a nasty looking knee right to Devlin's face.
Storm prevents a takedown attempt there.

Storm pulls guard effortlessly.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Devlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Devlin won't allow Storm to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is standing up over Storm. Storm looks to escape but Devlin dives into side control.
Devlin controls the position.
Devlin trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devlin off to one side.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Storm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Devlin.
Devlin with a poor takedown
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devlin tries for a takedown but Storm circles away easily
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm digs a good body shot into Devlin's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm scores with a hook.
Devlin fails to land the takedown.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Devlin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moon Storm dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Devlin takes a kick to the side of the head.

Devlin is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Devlin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Devlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Storm slaps away a takedown attempt from Devlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Storm scores with a jab. Devlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Storm clinches.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm is pushing Devlin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Devlin goes for a takedown attempt but Storm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moon Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Devlin.
Devlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm looks to land a combination but Devlin avoids it well.
Devlin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Storm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devlin can do to turn this around?
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Devlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Storm moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin looking for a takedown.

Storm breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanner Devlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm tests Devlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Devlin is defended easily by Storm.

Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm scores with a knee to the head.
Devlin tries to pull guard but Storm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Storm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Devlin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Storm smiles and moves away.
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Devlin's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devlin off to one side.
Devlin slaps away a takedown attempt from Storm, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Devlin goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
A cross from Storm lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm thuds his right hand into Devlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm thuds his right hand into Devlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm lands a two punch combo.
Devlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devlin off to one side.

Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Devlin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm tries to stall but Devlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Storm lands an elbow inside that Devlin shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Storm.
Storm scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Storm.
Devlin tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Devlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Devlin working hard to break the clinch.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Storm scores with a nice short uppercut.

Storm jumps guard and drags Devlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Devlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm pulls Devlin in close to prevent any damage.
Moon Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devlin is one step ahead there.
Tanner Devlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devlin seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm is wriggling around but Devlin manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moon Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Storm 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moon Storm!