PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanka Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deveraux's entrance music is Inception Of The End. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deveraux
vs
Jimmy

181 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition
Bloodsport Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luc Deveraux!
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, Blanka Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deveraux but Deveraux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jimmy is looking to clinch but Deveraux is avoiding it.
Jimmy dives in and grabs Deveraux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deveraux pushes down on Jimmy's head and hops out.
Jimmy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Deveraux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimmy is defended easily by Deveraux.
Luc Deveraux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanka Jimmy.
Jimmy throws a head kick that misses
and Deveraux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jimmy is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Deveraux lands a big head kick that sends Jimmy tumbling to the mat! Deveraux takes a step backwards and waves Jimmy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jimmy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Jimmy drops back looking for a leg! Deveraux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deveraux manages to kick Jimmy off! Jimmy jumps back into Deveraux's guard.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Deveraux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Deveraux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deveraux wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jimmy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jimmy stands and steps away. Deveraux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Deveraux as Jimmy shoots in.
Jimmy looks gassed!
Jimmy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deveraux swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimmy.
Deveraux lands with a slapping head kick.
Jimmy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deveraux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jimmy is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy throws a leg kick
and Deveraux counters with an outside leg kick.
Deveraux scores with a leg kick.
Deveraux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jimmy if he has to take too many more of those.
Deveraux scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deveraux throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jimmy.
Deveraux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimmy's sensitive parts.
Deveraux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deveraux connects with a high kick.
Deveraux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deveraux delivers a nice body kick.
Deveraux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jimmy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deveraux but Deveraux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deveraux connects with a high kick.
Blanka Jimmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux keeps Jimmy at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Deveraux, as that shot connected.
Deveraux lands a high kick!
Jimmy has his takedown stuffed
and Deveraux counters with a low kick, right behind Jimmy 's knee.
Deveraux scores with a one two! Jimmy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deveraux connects with a solid leg kick.
Deveraux throws a nice head kick!
Luc Deveraux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Deveraux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jimmy doesn't seem phased though.
Deveraux jabs Jimmy right on the nose. Jimmy blinks but takes it well.
Deveraux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jimmy momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux lands a head kick. Jimmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Deveraux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Deveraux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jimmy takes a step back to recover.
Deveraux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jimmy's head.
Deveraux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jimmy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deveraux. Deveraux obviously looking to wear him down.
Deveraux connects with a high kick.
Deveraux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deveraux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deveraux throws a nice head kick!
Deveraux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Deveraux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Deveraux throws a nice head kick!
Jimmy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deveraux.

Jimmy looking to score a takedown here. Deveraux is defending well but Jimmy drives through and ends up in Deveraux's guard.

Jimmy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Deveraux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jimmy's head.
Deveraux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jimmy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deveraux.
Jimmy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deveraux counters with a nice body kick.
Deveraux lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jimmy takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deveraux lands with a slapping head kick.
Deveraux lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deveraux gets tackled into the cage by Jimmy. Jimmy maintains the clinch.
Deveraux tries to break free but Jimmy pushes him back against the cage.
Deveraux wants to get back to striking at distance but Jimmy won't allow it.

Deveraux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimmy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Deveraux to the mat. Deveraux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Jimmy drops back looking for a leg! Deveraux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deveraux manages to kick Jimmy off! Jimmy jumps back into Deveraux's guard.
Deveraux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimmy on the ground.
Deveraux has a closed guard, preventing Jimmy from standing up.
Jimmy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Deveraux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jimmy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Jimmy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jimmy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Deveraux wants to stand and escape but Jimmy is having none of it.

Jimmy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deveraux wants to stand up but Jimmy is controlling him.
Deveraux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jimmy trying to control but Deveraux is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deveraux kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jimmy working some strikes from top position.
Jimmy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jimmy prevents Deveraux from getting back to his feet.
Jimmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Deveraux is retaining full guard.
Deveraux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jimmy is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four 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.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Deveraux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Blanka Jimmy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deveraux scores with a push kick.
Deveraux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deveraux lands a head kick. Jimmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jimmy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Deveraux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Deveraux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Deveraux - that will leave a mark!
Jimmy has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Deveraux dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jimmy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jimmy shoots in looking for a takedown but Deveraux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimmy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deveraux throws a head kick that half lands.
Jimmy misses with a takedown
and Deveraux counters with a big head kick but Jimmy shrugs it off.
Deveraux scores with a head kick. Jimmy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Deveraux lands a head kick. Jimmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jimmy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deveraux delivers a nice body kick.
Luc Deveraux is winning the standup battle so far.
Deveraux lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deveraux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jimmy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deveraux counters with a thumping low kick.
Luc Deveraux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanka Jimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux throws a head kick that Jimmy semi-blocks.
Jimmy shoots in but Deveraux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deveraux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimmy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jimmy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deveraux defends it nicely.
A head kick from Deveraux lands but Jimmy takes it in his stride.
Deveraux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jimmy's head.
Deveraux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy with a poor takedown
and Deveraux counters with a thumping low kick.
Jimmy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deveraux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jimmy somewhat.
Deveraux fakes the leg kick and cracks Jimmy in the body.
Deveraux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Deveraux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jimmy.
Deveraux lands a head kick. Jimmy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jimmy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deveraux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jimmy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jimmy shoots in for a takedown but Deveraux shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy shoots for a double leg takedown but Deveraux sprawls well. He's pushed Jimmy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmy has his takedown stuffed
and Deveraux counters with a leg kick.
Jimmy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deveraux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jimmy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deveraux lands with a nice body kick.
Jimmy shoots in and drives through. Deveraux sprawls well.
Blanka Jimmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimmy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deveraux counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux throws a head kick that half lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deveraux!
Jimmy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deveraux counters with a head kick. That will keep Jimmy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Deveraux lands with a slapping head kick.
Jimmy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deveraux defends it nicely.

Jimmy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Luc Deveraux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deveraux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimmy can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jimmy seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Deveraux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deveraux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Deveraux!