PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Station (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rex
vs
Station

190 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Station!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex is looking to clinch but Station is avoiding it.
Station should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Station tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Station drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Station asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rex trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
Station in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Station asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Station tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well.
Rex is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Station has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rex wants to clinch

and Station decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rex's guard.
Rex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Station wanted to stand there but Rex had control of the position.

Rex scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Rex moves into the clinch successfully.
Station jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rex walks away with a smile on his face. Station gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rex lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Tony Station has been cut.
Rex darts in trying to clinch
and Station counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Station counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station stalling away here and it's allowed Rex to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Station won't allow Rex to get back to his feet.
Station wants to control from the top but Rex keeps moving.
Rex controls Station momentarily but Station frees himself.
Rex wants to get back to his feet but Station is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Rex has his feet on Station's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Station misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Rex has Station up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex stalls.
Station is looking to control Rex's arms but Rex gets an underhook and turns him. Now Station has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Rex.
Station takes a knee to the side of the body.
Station looks gassed!
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Station's face.
Station being controlled against the cage.
Rex with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rex has Station pressed against the cage.
Rex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Station in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Rex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Rex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
That's time! Rex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rex closes the distance and clinches.
Rex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Station blocks it with crossed arms.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Rex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Station has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Station's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Rex to work.
Station fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rex trying to control the position but instead, Station has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rex into the cage.
Station takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex misses with a knee to the head.
Rex tries to stall but Station uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Station tries to land a knee to the head but Rex blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Station lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rex leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Station looking for a takedown.
Rex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Station stalling.
Station tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.
Devon Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Station.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Station swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Station closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
Devon Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rex tries to clinch but Station moves away

and Station counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rex wants to get back to his feet.
Station wants to pass the guard but Rex is defending well.
Rex wants to get back to his feet.
Station really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Station tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rex.

Rex kicks off Station and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex darts in trying to clinch

and Station counters with a shoot takedown. Rex fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Station preventing the sweep.
Station wants to pass the guard but Rex is keeping the position.
Rex wants to stand and escape but Station is having none of it.
Rex trying to strike off his back.
Station trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Station is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Station is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Rex drives through and clinches with Station against the cage.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Station takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex has Station pressed against the cage, preventing Station from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Station tries for a takedown but Rex manages to get underhooks.
Rex with a knee to the head.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Station is blocking nicely.
Rex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Station's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rex as Station tries to tie him up.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rex is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Station is keeping busy.
Station is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rex is defending well for now.
Rex scores with a knee to the head.
Station wants to break the clinch but can't.
Station tries for a takedown but Rex manages to get underhooks.
Rex displaying some good clinch control by pressing Station up against the cage.
Station tries to pull guard but Rex won't allow it.
Station is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rex working Station over with knees to the body.
Station tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rex smiles and moves away.

Rex rushes Station and presses him up against the cage.
Rex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Station working hard to break the clinch.
Rex throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Station showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Station's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Station just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Station, pushing him back against the cage.
Rex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rex.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Rex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Station has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Station is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rex trying to stall but Station improves his position.
Station tries to score a body lock takedown but Rex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Station.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rex as Station tries to tie him up.
Rex is pressed up against the cage. Station has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rex down to the mat. Rex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Devon Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Station.
Rex looks to clinch

and Station moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex with a knee to the head.
Rex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Station fails to pull guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rex.
A head punch on the inside from Station fails to land.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.

Station pulls Rex into guard.

Rex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Station is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rex.
Rex tries to clinch

and Station counters with a shoot takedown. Rex fights it but they end up in guard.
Tony Station has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rex is trying to control the position but Station postures up.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Station won't allow Rex to get back to his feet.
Station stopping the sweep attempt from Rex.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Station scoring with some ground and pound.

Rex manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Station swats away the attempt to clinch by Rex.
Rex tries to clinch up.
Rex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch but Station swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rex is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex closes the distance but Station moves to the side

and Station counters with a single leg into guard. Rex didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rex kicks Station off and gets to his feet.

Rex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Station, pushing him back against the cage.
Station working hard to break the clinch.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Station is blocking nicely.
Station fails to pull guard.
Devon Rex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rex as Station tries to tie him up.
Rex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Station's face.
Rex misses with a knee to the head.
Station wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Station fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rex connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Station is trying to break the clinch but Rex has him pressed against the cage.
Rex tries to land a knee to the head but Station blocks with his arms.
Station tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Station drops back down to his feet.
Rex looking to throw knees to the head but Station is blocking nicely.
Station misses with some punches.
Rex lands a knee to the body.
Rex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Station takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rex misses with a knee to the head.
Station drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rex misses with a knee strike.
Rex stops a takedown attempt from Station.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rex lands a knee to the head.
Rex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Station tries to pull guard but Rex holds him up against the cage and eventually Station drops back down to his feet.
Rex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Station's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Station.
I think Station has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Station!