PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Luxury Yacht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnecium Devecium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnecium Devecium is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Luxury Yacht
vs
Devecium

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
132 lbs
1 - 5 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raymond Luxury Yacht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnecium Devecium!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luxury Yacht lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devecium's sensitive parts.
Luxury Yacht misses with a low kick.
Devecium is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Devecium shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luxury Yacht's guard.
Devecium trying to control but Luxury Yacht is working from the bottom.
Luxury Yacht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luxury Yacht keeping full guard, as Devecium tries to pass.
Luxury Yacht controls Devecium momentarily but Devecium frees himself.
Devecium is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Luxury Yacht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Devecium on the ground.
Luxury Yacht trying to keep a closed guard but Devecium is proving a slippery customer.
Luxury Yacht is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luxury Yacht might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luxury Yacht trying to keep a closed guard but Devecium is proving a slippery customer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luxury Yacht lands with a thumping leg kick.

Devecium shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luxury Yacht is trying to defend but Devecium finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Devecium prevents Luxury Yacht from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luxury Yacht trying to hold on to Devecium's head to control him but Devecium postures up.
Ground and pound from Devecium.
Devecium lands with a punch from half guard.
Devecium looks gassed!
Devecium wants to stand up but Luxury Yacht is controlling the position.
Luxury Yacht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luxury Yacht wants to control but Devecium is keeping busy.
Devecium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luxury Yacht defending well though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luxury Yacht misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Luxury Yacht.
Luxury Yacht throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luxury Yacht misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luxury Yacht misses with a head kick.
Luxury Yacht lands a nice looking kick to the body. Devecium takes a step back to recover.
Devecium moves out of range of the body kick from Luxury Yacht.
Devecium avoids the head kick by Luxury Yacht.
Luxury Yacht is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luxury Yacht moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luxury Yacht.
Raymond Luxury Yacht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luxury Yacht throws a leg kick but Devecium moved away.
Devecium blocks the body kick.
Luxury Yacht throws a leg kick which misses Devecium's front leg but catches the back leg as Devecium tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luxury Yacht misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luxury Yacht moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Devecium blocks the low kick.
Luxury Yacht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luxury Yacht scores with a leg kick.
Luxury Yacht fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Devecium checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luxury Yacht.
Luxury Yacht attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luxury Yacht throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luxury Yacht throws a leg kick but Devecium checks it.

Devecium closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luxury Yacht to the mat! Luxury Yacht manages to get full guard.
Luxury Yacht can't keep his opponent in guard - Devecium advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Luxury Yacht wants to control but Devecium is keeping busy.
Devecium thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Luxury Yacht is trying to get back to full guard.
Devecium tries to stand but can't do so whilst Luxury Yacht controls his leg.
Luxury Yacht tries to get to full guard but Devecium has control of the leg.
Luxury Yacht wants to control but Devecium is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luxury Yacht scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luxury Yacht, right into the meat.
Luxury Yacht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luxury Yacht scores with a spinning back kick!
Devecium's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luxury Yacht does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Devecium blocks the body kick.
Luxury Yacht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Devecium moves out of range of the leg kick from Luxury Yacht.
A good leg kick by Luxury Yacht.
Luxury Yacht throws a low kick, looking for Devecium's leg but Devecium calmly moves out of range.

Devecium scores with a takedown into Luxury Yacht's guard.
Luxury Yacht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luxury Yacht looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Luxury Yacht is working an open guard so Devecium takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Luxury Yacht tries to land a leg kick but Devecium saw it coming and moves away.
Luxury Yacht lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devecium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luxury Yacht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Devecium somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Luxury Yacht dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luxury Yacht pivots, looking for a leg kick but Devecium is out of range and Luxury Yacht settles back down.
Raymond Luxury Yacht is winning the standup battle so far.
Luxury Yacht throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Devecium shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Luxury Yacht has given up his back. Will we see Devecium going for some submissions?
Luxury Yacht takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Luxury Yacht trying to control the action but Devecium just sinks the hooks in.
Devecium lands shots from the back.

Luxury Yacht defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Luxury Yacht's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luxury Yacht is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devecium misses with a punch to the head.
Luxury Yacht tries to escape but Devecium has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Devecium working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Luxury Yacht's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Devecium trying to control momentarily.

Devecium is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Luxury Yacht has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Luxury Yacht has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Devecium.

That's two 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.
Luxury Yacht trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Devecium wants to control but Luxury Yacht is keeping busy.
Luxury Yacht is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Luxury Yacht grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Luxury Yacht is in bad spot here.
Devecium tries to keep control of the position but Luxury Yacht is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devecium controlling from the back.
Devecium is not going to allow Luxury Yacht to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luxury Yacht is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Devecium is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Luxury Yacht up.
Luxury Yacht is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Luxury Yacht trying to control the hands but Devecium breaks the grip.
Devecium throwing sloppy strikes.
Devecium missing with punches from the back.

Devecium is persistently looking for the submission but Luxury Yacht is defending it well.
Luxury Yacht turns into Devecium and is now in his guard.
Luxury Yacht has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Devecium throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Devecium checks a low kick from Luxury Yacht.
Good work by Devecium as he checks the leg kick.
Luxury Yacht cracks the inside of Devecium's front leg.
Luxury Yacht throws a sloppy head kick and Devecium moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Devecium checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luxury Yacht lands with a nice body kick.

Devecium looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Luxury Yacht!
Devecium scoring with strikes but Luxury Yacht is staying in there.
Devecium controlling from the full mount.
Devecium prevents Luxury Yacht from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devecium connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luxury Yacht is trying to escape the mount.
Luxury Yacht wants to hold on but Devecium pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnecium Devecium showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Luxury Yacht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Luxury Yacht throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Devecium gets a takedown into half guard.
Devecium scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luxury Yacht trying to control here.
Devecium is trying to control the action in half guard but Luxury Yacht is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Devecium is thwarting Luxury Yacht's attempts to control the position.
Luxury Yacht tries to get to full guard but Devecium has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luxury Yacht wants to get back to full guard but Devecium has mounted him!
Luxury Yacht is trying desperately to improve position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devecium landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Devecium wants to finish this one by submission but Luxury Yacht is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Devecium.
Luxury Yacht tries to hold on but Devecium pushes him away.
Luxury Yacht keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luxury Yacht is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Devecium fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Luxury Yacht keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Devecium lands a big elbow.
Luxury Yacht tries to reverse the position but Devecium maintains control.
Devecium misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Devecium throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Luxury Yacht is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Devecium.
Devecium wants to control the pace but Luxury Yacht is squirming around nicely.
Luxury Yacht is looking to get to half guard.

Devecium is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Luxury Yacht is surviving well by controlling Devecium's body position as best he can.
Luxury Yacht wants to control but Devecium is having none of it.
Luxury Yacht is in all sorts of trouble here.
Devecium thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luxury Yacht blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luxury Yacht is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Devecium connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Luxury Yacht wants to control but Devecium is having none of it.
Luxury Yacht is looking to improve his position but Devecium isn't that keen on the idea.
Devecium avoids the attempt from Luxury Yacht to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Devecium cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Devecium looking to ground and pound but Luxury Yacht is blocking nicely.
Devecium trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luxury Yacht can't escape the position.
Devecium trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luxury Yacht wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Devecium.
Devecium landing strikes from the mount.
Luxury Yacht wants to control but Devecium is having none of it.
Luxury Yacht is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Devecium sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devecium trying to control but Luxury Yacht is having none of it.
Luxury Yacht tries to hold on but Devecium postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnecium Devecium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devecium 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnecium Devecium!