PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurmas Uusisto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Artie DeVanzo's chin.

DeVanzo
vs
Uusisto

182 cm
27
184 lbs
23 - 14 - 1

177 cm
38
178 lbs
42 - 26 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Uusisto.
Uusisto moves out of range as DeVanzo strikes.
Uusisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVanzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeVanzo staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Uusisto misses the target.
DeVanzo tries to score with a low kick but Uusisto moves his leg out of the way.
Uusisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo motions for Uusisto to come forward. DeVanzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Uusisto throws a body punch but DeVanzo moves out of range.
DeVanzo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uusisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo scores with the left hand. Uusisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Uusisto throws a jab when DeVanzo was well out of range.
DeVanzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uusisto connects with a single shot there.
Uusisto swings away with a body shot that misses

and DeVanzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeVanzo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVanzo is one step ahead there.
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Uusisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeVanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uusisto wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uusisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uusisto looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
DeVanzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeVanzo blocks a jab.
Uusisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusisto.
A little jabbing left from Uusisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uusisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Uusisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uusisto throws a leg kick but DeVanzo sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throws a leg kick

and DeVanzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Uusisto is looking for a sweep.
Uusisto struggling a bit here.
DeVanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uusisto keeps working.
Uusisto is trying to control DeVanzo's posture but DeVanzo avoids it.
DeVanzo wants to control but Uusisto is keeping him busy.
Uusisto is looking for a sweep.
DeVanzo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Uusisto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Uusisto actively working from the bottom here.
DeVanzo is thwarting Uusisto's attempts to control the position.
DeVanzo controlling the action here.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Uusisto is having none of it.
Uusisto tries to roll over but DeVanzo keeps him under control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo tries to pass to full mount but Uusisto defends it.
Uusisto tries to get to full guard but DeVanzo has control of the leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uusisto misses with a low kick as DeVanzo jumps back.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uusisto.
A jab from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto lands a slapping body shot.
DeVanzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Uusisto slips a jab and a cross from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo slips a straight right by Uusisto.
Uusisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and DeVanzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uusisto won't be happy with that.
Uusisto tries to improve position but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto trying to control but DeVanzo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeVanzo landing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Uusisto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeVanzo controlling the position well here. Uusisto rolled but DeVanzo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
DeVanzo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Uusisto hold on?
Uusisto trying to control the action but DeVanzo just sinks the hooks in.
Uusisto is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - DeVanzo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
DeVanzo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Uusisto.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo keeps control of the position as Uusisto tries to break free.
Uusisto trying to control the hands but DeVanzo breaks the grip.
Uusisto prevents DeVanzo from getting a body triangle.
Uusisto biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeVanzo lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by DeVanzo.
Uusisto tries to escape the position.
DeVanzo scores with punches from the back.
Uusisto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
DeVanzo is hanging on to Uusisto's back as he tries to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo trying to control momentarily.
Uusisto can't escape the position.
Uusisto trying to control the action but DeVanzo just sinks the hooks in.
DeVanzo biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uusisto can't escape the position.
Good control from DeVanzo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVanzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo!
An out of breath Artie DeVanzo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.