PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 2677 p4p, 375 weight class) and Damien OQuinn (ranked 2159 p4p, 321 weight class). OQuinn has chosen Blac Youngsta - Late as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

DeVito
vs
OQuinn

180 cm
29
180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

188 cm
26
202 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Bullet Proof System
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeVito thinking.
DeVito tries to score a power double leg takedown but OQuinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeVito somewhat.
DeVito shoots in for a takedown but OQuinn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy DeVito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OQuinn swings for the body but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn scores with a jab.

It looks like Tommy DeVito has been cut.
DeVito shoots in looking for a takedown but OQuinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeVito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeVito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVito shoots in and drives through. OQuinn sprawls well.
DeVito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

OQuinn clinches up with DeVito and pushes him back against the cage.
DeVito goes for a takedown in the clinch but OQuinn prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OQuinn.
DeVito tries to score a body lock takedown but OQuinn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OQuinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeVito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OQuinn finds it's way round the side to connect with DeVito's head.
DeVito closes the distance and clinches up with OQuinn, looking for a takedown. DeVito pushes OQuinn against the cage but OQuinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeVito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
DeVito has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

DeVito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeVito is breathing heavily.
DeVito prevents OQuinn from improving his position.
DeVito controlling the action here.

DeVito is working for a kimura but OQuinn is defending it quite comfortably.
OQuinn is looking to control DeVito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OQuinn avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn is trying to stand back up but DeVito is controlling him

DeVito is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

DeVito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OQuinn defends it well.

OQuinn is defending against the submission attempts here by DeVito.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeVito is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

DeVito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OQuinn has managed to free his arm - good work.
OQuinn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
OQuinn is trying to get back to full guard.
OQuinn is trying to stand back up but DeVito is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OQuinn is not content to let DeVito control the position.

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.

DeVito is looking for a kimura here.
DeVito is looking to stall here but OQuinn recovers full guard.
DeVito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OQuinn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien OQuinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy DeVito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

OQuinn lands a nice looking body shot.
DeVito tries to score a power double leg takedown but OQuinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeVito somewhat.
Damien OQuinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVito slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
DeVito misses with a takedown
and OQuinn counters with a straight right hand.
OQuinn connects with a right that clearly hurt DeVito. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as OQuinn proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till DeVito collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
A relieved looking Damien OQuinn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.