PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuvaraj Hallstro (ranked 5047 p4p, 2954 weight class) and Cheyenne Devan (ranked 507 p4p, 370 weight class). Devan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Crl x Louis - Ã€ la fÃªte. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hallstro
vs
Devan

179 cm
26
179
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
183
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Neon Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuvaraj Hallstro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cheyenne Devan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Devan.
Hallstro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devan lunges at Hallstro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallstro's hand.
Hallstro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Devan to counter with a crisp jab.
Devan's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hallstro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Devan leaves Hallstro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallstro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Devan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hallstro counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hallstro is trying to get an arm triangle but Devan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devan tries to bench press Hallstro off him but Hallstro keeps the position.
Hallstro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Devan wants to hold on but Hallstro pushes him away.
Hallstro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Hallstro working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Devan turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hallstro off and cradles Devan's limp body as Hallstro celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yuvaraj Hallstro!
Yuvaraj Hallstro very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.