PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Patrushev
vs
King

168 cm
31
185 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

185 cm
23
182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Patrushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a body punch but Patrushev moves out of range.

Patrushev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Patrushev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King has control of Patrushev's left arm, preventing Patrushev from doing any damage.
King looking to control but Patrushev passes into half guard.
King trying to control but Patrushev postures up.

Patrushev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.

Patrushev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Patrushev eventually gives up the hold.
Patrushev tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Patrushev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
King trying to control here.
Patrushev tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Patrushev from advancing position.
Patrushev prevents King from improving his position.

Patrushev is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.

King is defending against the submission attempts here by Patrushev.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patrushev pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King tries to roll over but Patrushev keeps him under control.
King is trying to stand.
King keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Patrushev prevents King from improving his position.
Patrushev is stalling here. King is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Patrushev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and King has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King scoring with punches and elbows.
King working away.
Patrushev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King tries to score with some ground and pound. Patrushev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Patrushev is looking to reverse the position.
Patrushev is working hard here to advance position.
King is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Patrushev will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Patrushev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King is working Patrushev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Patrushev is not content to let King control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patrushev is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
Patrushev sneaks back into half guard.
Patrushev tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patrushev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King wants to pass to mount but Patrushev is defending the position.
Patrushev is trying to stand up here but King is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patrushev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patrushev keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from King lands.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King lands the left hand.
King stuns Patrushev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patrushev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King scores with a nice strike.
Patrushev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Patrushev walks into a straight right hand from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King digs a good hook to Patrushev's body.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Patrushev tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patrushev moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrushev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patrushev dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Patrushev wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Patrushev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Patrushev tightens his grip and picks King up, before dumping him to the ground. King manages to land in guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patrushev prevents King from getting back to his feet.

King is looking for a triangle but Patrushev pushes his legs off easily.
King manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
King in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
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!
Patrushev tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patrushev gets back to half guard.
Patrushev has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Patrushev is rocked!
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Patrushev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King wants to control but Patrushev is keeping him busy.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King controlling the action here.
Patrushev tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
Patrushev won't allow King to pass to mount.
King lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Patrushev! More strikes land and this one is all over! King jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon King!
An out of breath Devon King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.