PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trey DeVell (ranked 3115 p4p, 283 weight class) and Corbin Leopold (ranked 2055 p4p, 215 weight class). Trey DeVell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corbin Leopold's chin.

DeVell
vs
Leopold

173 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Paradise Health and Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey DeVell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leopold forces DeVell back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
DeVell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeVell is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.

Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leopold scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Trey DeVell has been cut.

Leopold clinches up against the cage.

Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Leopold moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leopold throws a good cross that connects.

Leopold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Leopold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leopold misses with a hook. DeVell ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Leopold misses.

Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leopold lands a left hand.

Leopold breaks the clinch.
DeVell works the jab nicely.

DeVell tries to keep at a distance but Leopold has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Leopold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leopold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leopold breaks from the clinch.
Leopold misses with a wild body shot.

Leopold closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopold.
DeVell is trying to force a seperation but Leopold has the dominant position.
Leopold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leopold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Leopold.

Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold works the jab nicely.

Leopold gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopold.
Leopold works on DeVell's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leopold.
Nice body punch from Leopold - that landed with a thud.

Leopold breaks the clinch.
DeVell misses with an uppercut. Leopold saw that one coming.
DeVell takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeVell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeVell is breathing heavily.

DeVell tries to keep at a distance but Leopold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leopold works on DeVell's body with a couple of short punches.
Leopold slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVell.
Leopold pushes DeVell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Leopold.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.

Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Leopold has DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Leopold.
DeVell tries to break free but Leopold pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Leopold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey DeVell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Leopold darts in and clinches DeVell up against the cage.
A short right from Leopold on the inside.
DeVell looking to slow down the pace here.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
Leopold lands a shot to the body.
DeVell taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopold.
DeVell stalling in the clinch but Leopold improves position.
Leopold stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Leopold - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Leopold.
Leopold stalls.

Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leopold pushes DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leopold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leopold continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeVell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVell tries to bum rush Leopold with a series of wild strikes but Leopold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Leopold clinches.

Leopold breaks the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leopold in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Leopold throws a right hand that DeVell ducks under and follows up with a left that DeVell also avoids with ease.

Leopold clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on DeVell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeVell throws a lazy right hand but Leopold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leopold! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Leopold. Beautiful body shot.
DeVell slips a jab and a cross from Leopold.
It looked like DeVell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeVell throws a combination that misses
and Leopold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leopold moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that DeVell has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leopold pushes DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
Leopold lands a nice uppercut.
Leopold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Leopold - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
Leopold lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeVell misses with a punch on the inside.
Leopold scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopold digs a right hand underneath DeVell's ribcage. DeVell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leopold is leaning against DeVell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeVell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopold.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Leopold.

Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leopold has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Leopold instigates a clinch.
DeVell is looking to control Leopold's arms but Leopold gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeVell has his back to the cage.

Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leopold moves into range and clinches up with DeVell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopold is working DeVell over against the cage.
Leopold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leopold scores with a hook to the body.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leopold moves into range and clinches up with DeVell.
Leopold is leaning against DeVell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leopold cracks DeVell with a nice body shot.

Leopold manages to break the clinch.
DeVell avoids the body shot from Leopold.
Corbin Leopold seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Leopold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corbin Leopold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey DeVell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Leopold has closed the distance and engaged DeVell in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Leopold as the two fighters clinch.
Leopold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leopold leaning against his opponent.
Leopold digs a right hand into DeVell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeVell's gas tank.
Leopold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeVell.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVell or not.
Leopold lands a body punch.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body punch.

Leopold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Leopold pushes DeVell up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Leopold - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopold.
Leopold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Leopold.
A right hook to the body lands for Leopold.

Leopold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Leopold rushes DeVell and presses him up against the cage.

Leopold breaks from the clinch.

Leopold takes the fight into the clinch.
Leopold cracks DeVell with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Leopold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVell or not.
A nice left hand lands by Leopold.
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!

Leopold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leopold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeVell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leopold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leopold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeVell slips a straight right by Leopold.
It looked like DeVell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leopold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leopold closes the distance and pushes DeVell back into the cage.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leopold.
Leopold lands a body shot.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leopold lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Leopold lands an uppercut.
Leopold pushes DeVell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leopold prevents DeVell from breaking the clinch.
DeVell is trying to break the clinch but Leopold is controlling him.
Leopold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leopold.
Leopold softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopold lands with a left to the head.
Leopold cracks DeVell with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Leopold.
Leopold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leopold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leopold stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leopold.
Leopold lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leopold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trey DeVell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corbin Leopold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leopold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeVell or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Leopold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leopold 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 24:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Leopold!