PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Scorpion (ranked 1576 p4p, 211 weight class) and Ross Devereux (ranked 2242 p4p, 288 weight class). 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?

Scorpion
vs
Devereux

185 cm
29
189 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
34
190 lbs
23 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Devereux!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereux was well out of range. Poor timing from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Ross Devereux has been cut.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Devereux.
Devereux connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Devereux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Devereux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scorpion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scorpion wants to stand but Devereux is controlling the position.
Scorpion is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Devereux wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devereux slips nicely into half guard.
Scorpion tries to kick Devereux off but Devereux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Devereux is looking to take a break and control but Scorpion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorpion tries to kick Devereux off but Devereux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Devereux works his foot free and advances to mount.
Devereux is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Scorpion is in real trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to stand back up.
Devereux wants to control but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Devereux has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Scorpion wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Devereux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Scorpion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Devereux controlling from the back.

Devereux working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion is trying to stand back up.

Devereux is persistently looking for the submission but Scorpion is defending it well.
Scorpion trying to get back to his feet but Devereux is in full control for now.
Well, with Devereux on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Scorpion is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Devereux working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Scorpion is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Devereux has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Scorpion taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ross Devereux!
In his post fight interview, Ross Devereux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.