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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Devys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Devys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Devys is defended easily by Foster.
Devys dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Devys bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Devys closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Devys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devys rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.
Foster jumps guard but Devys turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Foster manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Devys.
Devys 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster is looking to sweep but instead, Devys has passed into half guard.
Foster looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devys in particular looking to stall.
Foster wants to control but Devys is keeping busy.
Devys stands up out of the half guard.
Foster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster blocks a head kick by Devys.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Sean Foster has been cut.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Devys tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devys manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devys dives in for a single leg takedown but Foster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Devys goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Devys looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Foster is fending him off so far but Devys persists. Nope, Foster circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foster wants to clinch but Devys slips to the side
and Devys counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Devys has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devys decides to stand up.
Foster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devys decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Devys not doing much here.
Foster tries to get to full guard but Devys has control of the leg.
Devys perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Devys throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devys throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Devys controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Foster has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Devys prevents Foster from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sean Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devys shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Devys or perhaps it was just good defense by Foster, which made it look bad.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Devys pinned against the cage. Devys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Devys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Devys dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Foster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Devys lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Foster throws a series of punches but Devys avoids them all with ease.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devys.
Devys looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devys changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Devys manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foster throws a head kick but Devys moves out of range.
Devys connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devys throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Devys is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Foster leaves Devys with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Devys bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Devys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devys rushes Foster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devys has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Foster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devys breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Foster. No joy for Devys on that attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Devys checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devys throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Devys has taken the fight to the clinch.
Devys breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devys misses with a takedown attempt - Foster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to clinch but Devys moves out of range.
Devys shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foster wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Foster's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Foster leaves Devys with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Devys closes the distance and clinches.
Devys manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devys has taken the fight to the clinch.
Devys gets control of Foster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Devys will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devys has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Devys's legs - danger averted.
Devys looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Foster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devys pulls Foster in close to prevent any damage.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devys. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devys trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Devys is controlling Foster's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Devys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Devys closes the distance and clinches up with Foster, looking for a takedown. Devys pushes Foster against the cage but Foster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Devys has a takedown stuffed.
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Devys throws Foster to one side and escapes!
Devys goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Devys will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Foster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Foster darts in and clinches Devys up against the cage.
Devys slowing the pace effectively.
Devys can't get the takedown.
Devys on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foster tries for a takedown but Devys manages to get underhooks.
Devys pulls Foster into guard.
Devys scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Devys has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devys shoots in for a takedown but Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Devys. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Devys tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Devys to the ground. Devys escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sean Foster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Devys cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devys fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foster avoids it really well and circles away.
Devys wants to clinch.
Foster throws a counter combo.
Foster throws a right hand that Devys ducks under and follows up with a left that Devys also avoids with ease.
No luck for Devys with that takedown attempt.
Devys tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devys shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Devys.
Foster misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Foster. Those never looked like landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Devys.
Devys moves into the clinch.
Devys keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Devys effectively controlling the action here.
Devys is looking to take this one to the mat.
Devys goes for a takedown attempt but Foster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to bum rush Devys with a series of wild strikes but Devys uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devys has a takedown stuffed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Devys has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Devys and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Foster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Devys.
Foster wants to clinch
and Devys counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Devys.
Devys looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foster.
Foster misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Foster as Devys shoots in.
Devys moves out of range as Foster throws a body kick.
Foster misses with the combination.
Foster tries for a takedown but Devys circles away easily
and Devys counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devys pushes Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Sean Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Devys is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Devys is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Foster to the mat. Foster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Foster manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devys 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Devys!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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