Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Devereaux misses with the combination.
Devereaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunna misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Devereaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunna smiles and moves away.
Hunna lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Devereaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna tries to circle away but Devereaux has him pinned against the cage.
Hunna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunna stalling. #BC2#
Hunna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devereaux drops his hands momentarily and Hunna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Devereaux throws a right hand that misses
and Hunna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereaux thinking. #T1#
Hunna keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunna throws out a loose jab but Devereaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunna looks to score with a jab to the body but Devereaux is just out of range.
Hunna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devereaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunna punishes Devereaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunna.
Devereaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Hunna is having none of it.
A jab from Hunna misses.
Pho Hunna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hunna misses its intended target.
Devereaux has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hunna.
Hunna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devereaux looks to land a combination but Hunna avoids it well.
A cross from Hunna lands.
Jab by Hunna.
Hunna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Devereaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunna misses with a hook. Devereaux ducked under it nicely.
Devereaux misses the shot to the body.
Hunna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devereaux slips under a jab from Hunna.
A combination from Devereaux does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunna! But no joy.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Hunna is having none of it.
Hunna ducks under a wild hook from Devereaux.
Devereaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunna.
Devereaux misses with a hook. Hunna ducked under it nicely.
Hunna misses with a looping left.
A cross from Devereaux lands.
Hunna throws a hook but Devereaux avoids it easily.#T3#
Devereaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devereaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunna.
Devereaux throws a right and a left that Hunna avoids nicely.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
Hunna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereaux.
Devereaux is looking to counter the offense by Hunna and move into the clinch.
Hunna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunna lands with a nice body punch.
Hunna throws a hook to the side of Devereaux's head but Devereaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devereaux. Hunna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunna throws an overhand right that lands on Devereaux's shoulder, as Devereaux tries to avoid the shot.
Devereaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunna.#T4##CL#
Devereaux clinches up with Hunna and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devereaux.
Hunna gets through Devereaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hunna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Devereaux lands a nice hook to Hunna's body. Hunna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devereaux at a distance.
Hunna lands an overhand right.
Hunna avoids the body shot from Devereaux.
Devereaux misses with a double jab.
Devereaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunna swings for the body but Devereaux moves out of range.
As Hunna tries to get set, Devereaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunna manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunna throws a hook but Devereaux blocks it.
Devereaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunna.
Hunna connects with the punch.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Hunna circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pho Hunna dominated that round.
That's time! Devereaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hunna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devereaux tries to counter by clinching up but Hunna breaks away and moves out of range.
Devereaux throws a series of punches but Hunna moves out of range.
Hunna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Devereaux on the side of the head.
Hunna swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Devereaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devereaux.
Hunna working hard to break the clinch.
Devereaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunna smiles and moves away.
Hunna misses with a wild body shot.
Hunna throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Devereaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Devereaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Devereaux is trying to keep Hunna in close.
Devereaux can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hunna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna prevents Devereaux from improving his position.
It looks like Hunna is going to stand back up. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunna in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Hunna is looking for a kimura but Devereaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunna to get the leverage.
Hunna wants to control but Devereaux is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Devereaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunna wants to stand up but Devereaux is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hunna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Devereaux is looking for a sweep. Hunna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunna wants to control but Devereaux is keeping him busy.
Hunna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Devereaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Devereaux wants to get back to full guard.
Devereaux gets full guard.
Devereaux keeping moving, preventing Hunna from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Devereaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunna controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hunna stands and throws Devereaux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hunna trying to control the action but Devereaux is working from the bottom.
Hunna taking a break here but Devereaux is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Devereaux is refusing to be controlled, as Hunna sits in half guard.
Devereaux is looking for a sweep. Hunna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunna content to control rather than advance.
Hunna wants to stand up but Devereaux manages to regain full guard.
Hunna stopping the sweep attempt from Devereaux.
Devereaux is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Devereaux holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunna slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Devereaux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunna trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devereaux can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Devereaux tries to roll over but Hunna keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hunna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Devereaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunna. #SUB2#
Hunna is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hunna is trying to work for a kimura but Devereaux is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pho Hunna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Devereaux takes a swing at Hunna's ribcage but misses.
Patrice Devereaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devereaux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hunna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Devereaux misses with a wild body shot.
Hunna takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Hunna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunna.
Hunna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devereaux.
Hunna swings for the body but Devereaux moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Devereaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunna.
Devereaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Devereaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunna misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Devereaux misses.
Hunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Devereaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunna tries a body shot but Devereaux blocks it.
Hunna tries to work over Devereaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Hunna holds him up against the cage and eventually Devereaux drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Hunna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Devereaux misses.
Devereaux connects with the punch.
Devereaux throws a nice looking combination but Hunna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Hunna lands.#T2#
Devereaux tries to bum rush Hunna with a series of wild strikes but Hunna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devereaux throws a nice looking combination but Hunna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunna scores with a hook to the body. Devereaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunna throws a body shot but no joy.
Devereaux misses with a body shot.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Devereaux closes the distance and pushes Hunna back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunna.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Hunna has him pressed against the cage.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunna to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrice Devereaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devereaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunna lands a right hand. #T3#
Hunna tries to work over Devereaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunna has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Devereaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunna can turn it around.#BC2#
Hunna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunna throws a jab but it's blocked by Devereaux.
Hunna lands a nice shot to the body.
Devereaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devereaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunna scores with a decent looking hook.
Patrice Devereaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devereaux avoids the body shot from Hunna.
Hunna lands with a good body shot.
Hunna lands with a nice body punch.
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Hunna keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Devereaux.
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Hunna scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Devereaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereaux fails to pull guard.
Devereaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunna smiles and moves away.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
Devereaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hunna scores with a body shot.
Devereaux throws a nice looking combination but Hunna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Devereaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Devereaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hunna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunna keeps the fight on the outside.
Pho Hunna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pho Hunna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pho Hunna!

Event: HFC 62:Petrov vs Cleever
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Yumashev misses with a series of wild punches.
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yumashev motions for Devereaux to come forward. Yumashev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yumashev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Devereaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumashev.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yumashev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yumashev misses with a wild body shot.
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
It seemed like Yumashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Devereaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yumashev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Yumashev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Devereaux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yumashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devereaux is looking to counter the offense by Yumashev and move into the clinch.
Yumashev missing with a left hand there. Devereaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
Yumashev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Yumashev finds it's target.#T1#
Yumashev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yumashev cracks Devereaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumashev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yumashev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yumashev duly obliges.
Yumashev throws a lazy right hand but Devereaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
Devereaux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yumashev scores with a punch to the head.
Devereaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumashev wants to land a leg kick but Devereaux is out of range.
Yumashev misses with a low kick.
Yumashev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yumashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereaux takes one on the button.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Yumashev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Yumashev is avoiding it.
Yumashev stuns Devereaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereaux moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yumashev.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yumashev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Yumashev pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Yumashev as Devereaux shoots in.#T3#
Yumashev is looking to chop away at Devereaux's legs.
Filip Yumashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumashev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Devereaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yumashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filip Yumashev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yumashev throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Devereaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Devereaux blocks an uppercut.
Yumashev lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Devereaux jumps guard and drags Yumashev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Yumashev postures up. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a triangle but Yumashev pushes his legs off easily.
Devereaux has Yumashev pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yumashev holds on and takes a little breather.
Devereaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereaux wants to control from the top but Yumashev keeps moving.
Devereaux is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev dominated that 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.#R2#
Devereaux slips a jab from Yumashev.
Jab from Yumashev.
A cross from Yumashev lands.
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Yumashev.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Devereaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devereaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Devereaux has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Yumashev.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux darts in trying to clinch
and Yumashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux slips a jab from Yumashev.
Devereaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yumashev.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Yumashev moves out of range.
Filip Yumashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Yumashev keeps it at a distance.
Patrice Devereaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Devereaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yumashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yumashev misses with a punch to the body.
Yumashev has a couple of punches blocked by Devereaux.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yumashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Devereaux pulls guard effortlessly.
Devereaux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereaux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Devereaux trying to control the position. #T2#
Yumashev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devereaux is keeping the position for now.
Devereaux seems keen to control Yumashev's posture.
Devereaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Yumashev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Devereaux is working for a submission of some sort.
Devereaux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Devereaux's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Devereaux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yumashev for as long as he can get away with.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Yumashev is having none of it.
Devereaux wants to pass the guard but Yumashev is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yumashev is not content to let Devereaux control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filip Yumashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.#R3#
Yumashev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yumashev! #CUT2#It looks like Patrice Devereaux has been cut.
Yumashev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yumashev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yumashev.
Yumashev punishes Devereaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Yumashev catches Devereaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Yumashev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Yumashev circles away.
Yumashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereaux moves away.
Devereaux is looking to counter the offense by Yumashev and move into the clinch.
Devereaux closes the distance but Yumashev moves to the side
and Yumashev counters with a right hand to the body.
Devereaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumashev. #T1#
Yumashev throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Devereaux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yumashev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Devereaux backwards.
Yumashev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yumashev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Yumashev on the inside.
Devereaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrice Devereaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Yumashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Devereaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yumashev walks away with a smile on his face. Devereaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Devereaux wants to clinch
and Yumashev counters with a stiff right hand.
Yumashev lands a really nice looking cross but Devereaux seems unphased.
Yumashev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devereaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yumashev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Filip Yumashev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Yumashev misses with a series of wild punches.
Yumashev lunges at Devereaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devereaux's hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Yumashev circles away.
Yumashev scores with a decent looking hook.
Devereaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yumashev swings for the body but Devereaux moves out of range.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Yumashev is having none of it.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Yumashev circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yumashev! But no joy.
Devereaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Yumashev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yumashev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Devereauxs head. #T3#
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devereaux fails to pull guard.
Patrice Devereaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Yumashev holds him up against the cage and eventually Devereaux drops back down to his feet.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev has him pressed against the cage.
Devereaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devereaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yumashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yumashev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Devereaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yumashev to keep the fight standing.
Devereaux jumps guard but Yumashev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devereaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Yumashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Yumashev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Devereaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Devereaux misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Devereaux fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Yumashev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yumashev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Yumashev!

Event: HFC 59:Inhanamoto vs Mferi
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Seal thuds a left hand into Devereaux's body.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Seal circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to counter with a clinch but Seal shakes him off and moves away.
Devereaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Devereaux's hands.
Seal throws a hook to the side of Devereaux's head but Devereaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seal tests Devereaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Devereaux tries to clinch there but Seal circles away.
A slow jab from Seal misses its intended target.
Devereaux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Seal circles away.
Seal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Devereaux.
Seal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seal connects with a body shot that sends Devereaux's belly button to the back.
Devereaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seal.#T1#
Seal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devereaux in his tracks.
Devereaux avoids the body shot from Seal.
A swing and a miss from Seal.
Seal lands with a shot to the body.
Devereaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Devereaux's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devereaux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Devereaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matt Seal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seal throws an overhand right that lands on Devereaux's shoulder, as Devereaux tries to avoid the shot.
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Devereaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seal.
Devereaux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devereaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Seal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seal lands a nice shot that snaps Devereaux's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Seal lands.
Seal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Devereaux wants to counter the offense by Seal and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Seal misses the shot to the body.
Seal digs a good body shot into Devereaux's ribs.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seal paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Devereaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Seal won't allow it.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.#TD2#
Devereaux jumps guard and drags Seal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seal being controlled here momentarily.
Seal wants to control from the top but Devereaux keeps moving.
Seal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Seal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Devereaux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Devereaux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Devereaux! #REVB#
Devereaux wants to control but Seal is keeping him busy.
Seal tries to bench press Devereaux off him but Devereaux keeps the position. #T3##SUB2#
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Devereaux off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Devereaux trying to control the hands but Seal breaks the grip. #SUB#
Seal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Devereaux defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Devereaux tries to break free. #SUB#
Seal looking to break Devereaux's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Devereaux remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Seal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Seal is not going to allow Devereaux to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Seal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Devereaux has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Seal not allowing Devereaux to control his hands.
Devereaux prevents Seal from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Seal looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Seal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Seal keeps it at a distance.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Seal moves out of range.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devereaux takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Devereaux clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Seal holds him up against the cage and eventually Devereaux drops back down to his feet.
Devereaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Seal has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux jumps guard but Seal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Devereaux jumps guard but Seal stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Seal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Devereaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Seal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Devereaux defending well as Seal loads up on a big left hand.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devereaux can do to turn this around?
Devereaux walks into a stiff left hand from Seal.
Seal takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Seal is having none of it.
Devereaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Devereaux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seal is controlling Devereaux's posture.
Devereaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Seal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Devereaux being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seal is trying to control the position but Devereaux postures up. #SUB#
Seal has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Seal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devereaux is aware though and is defending well.
Devereaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Seal has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Matt Seal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Devereaux passes Seal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seal is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seal trying to control but Devereaux postures up.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Seal is having none of it. #T3#
Seal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Devereaux trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Devereaux slips nicely into half guard.
Devereaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seal moves into full guard.
Seal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Devereaux trying to control but Seal is working from the bottom.
Seal is adopting a defensive guard.
Devereaux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seal controls Devereaux momentarily but Devereaux frees himself.
Seal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Devereaux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Devereaux being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Seal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devereaux defends well.#SUB#
Seal has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Seal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Devereaux rushes Seal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Seal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Devereaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Devereaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Devereaux keeping moving, preventing Seal from controlling successfully.
Seal is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal trying to control but Devereaux is working from the bottom. #T1#
Devereaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Seal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devereaux.
Devereaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seal.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Seal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Seal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seal lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Seal stuns Devereaux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Devereaux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Devereaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Seal's corner calls for a 1-2. Seal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matt Seal is winning the standup battle so far.
Devereaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devereaux needs to keep his hands up - Seal had a free shot at his head there.
Devereaux walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devereaux. #CL2#
Devereaux has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Devereaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seal walks away with a smile on his face. Devereaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux moves away from the strike by Seal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seal.
Devereaux needs to keep his hands up - Seal had a free shot at his head there.
Devereaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seal as he avoids it easily.
Devereaux slips a straight right by Seal.
Patrice Devereaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seal throws a body punch but Devereaux moves out of range.
Seal takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Devereaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Seal.
Patrice Devereaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seal lands a jab-cross combination.
Devereaux walks into a straight right hand from Seal.
Seal scores with a jab. Devereaux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Seal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devereaux.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Seal pushes him off.
Seal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seal throws a body punch but Devereaux moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Devereaux rushes Seal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Seal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seal working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Seal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devereaux uses it to pass to side control.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seal keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Seal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Devereaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Devereaux working away.
Devereaux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Seal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Devereaux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Seal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seal, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Seal!
Our winner, Matt Seal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Night Champions 3
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mogh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devereaux wants to clinch
and Mogh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mogh cracks Devereaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Mogh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Mogh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux closes the distance but Mogh moves to the side
and Mogh counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to clinch up.
Mogh leaves Devereaux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mogh misses the target.
Devereaux wants to counter with a clinch but Mogh pushes him away.
Devereaux's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Devereaux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Devereaux defending well as Mogh loads up on a big left hand.
Devereaux wants to counter the offense by Mogh and move into the clinch position.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mogh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devereaux tries to move into range but Mogh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Devereaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Devereaux.
A left lands for Mogh.
Mogh throws a hook but Devereaux avoids it easily.
Devereaux takes one to the side of the head.
Devereaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mogh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Devereaux shoots in but Mogh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devereaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mogh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Mogh lands a nice hook to Devereaux's body. Devereaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mogh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mogh connects with a body shot.
Devereaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mogh misses with a straight left.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mogh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Mogh misses.
Devereaux tries to clinch up.
Mogh scores with a jab.#T3#
Mogh lands with a good body shot.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Mogh is having none of it.
Mogh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mogh swings for the body but Devereaux moves out of range.
Devereaux moves to clinch but Mogh breaks away
and Mogh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devereaux tries to clinch up.
Devereaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mogh to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Devereaux has Mogh up against the cage in a clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Mogh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux jumps guard but Mogh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mogh lands a body shot.
Devereaux jumps guard but Mogh stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Mogh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mogh breaks from the clinch.
Devereaux moves to clinch but Mogh breaks away
and Mogh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab from Mogh.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mogh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devereaux moves away.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mogh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Worf Mogh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mogh throws a shot to the body.
Mogh connects with a crisp jab.
Devereaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh dominated that 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.#R2#
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mogh misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mogh.
Mogh misses the jab.
Mogh throws a lazy right hand but Devereaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mogh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mogh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Mogh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devereaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mogh throws a big shot that misses.
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Mogh keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Mogh.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mogh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mogh misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mogh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mogh lands a nice looking body shot.
Devereaux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mogh is fending him off so far but Devereaux persists. Nope, Mogh circles away and we're back to standing.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Mogh.
A left lands for Mogh.#T2#
Devereaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mogh throws a jab when Devereaux was well out of range.
Mogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mogh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devereaux slips under a jab from Mogh.
Nice straight punches there by Mogh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mogh.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Mogh is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Mogh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Devereaux closes the distance and clinches.
Mogh misses with a punch to the body.
Devereaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Devereaux blocking some punches. #T3#
Devereaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Devereaux fails to pull guard.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mogh walks away with a smile on his face. Devereaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mogh looks to score with a jab to the body but Devereaux is just out of range.
Mogh lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Mogh.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Devereaux slips a jab from Mogh.
Nice defenses there by Devereaux.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mogh lands with an uppercut that bounces Devereaux off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Devereaux is rocked!
Devereaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Devereaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Mogh finish him?#T4#
Mogh fails to land with a series of punches.
Devereaux seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Mogh misses.
Devereaux tries to counter with a clinch but Mogh shakes him off and moves away.
Patrice Devereaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Mogh circles away.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Mogh counters with a nice uppercut.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Mogh moves out of range.
Devereaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mogh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Devereaux moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Mogh pushes him off.
Mogh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devereaux can do to turn this around?
Devereaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mogh.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Mogh drops Devereaux with a beautiful combination! Devereaux stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mogh is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Patrice Devereaux has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mogh misses the target.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Mogh circles away and keeps his distance.
Devereaux moves to clinch but Mogh breaks away
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devereaux darts in trying to clinch
and Mogh scores with a counter punch that sends Devereaux to the canvas! Mogh smells blood - he's punishing Devereaux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Devereaux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh retains his bantamweight title!
Worf Mogh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1##CL#
Devereaux clinches. #TD2#
Magomedov jumps guard and drags Devereaux to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devereaux wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Devereaux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Devereaux from controlling successfully.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Devereaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Devereaux pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Devereaux wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov looking to control.
Devereaux content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Devereaux passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Devereaux pulls his head out easily.
Devereaux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov tries to reverse the position but Devereaux maintains control.#T2#
Devereaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereaux trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Devereaux controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Devereaux trying to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
Devereaux avoids the attempt from Magomedov to control.#T3#
Devereaux controlling his opponent.
Devereaux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Devereaux working for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is in no mood to give up.
Devereaux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Magomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Devereaux is working away from the top position though.
Magomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magomedov.
Devereaux trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Magomedov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Devereaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Magomedov.
Devereaux trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devereaux wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Devereaux is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Devereaux enables Magomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Devereaux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Devereaux trying to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereaux trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Devereaux keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devereaux controlling Magomedov's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Magomedov works over Devereaux with some ground and pound from guard.
Devereaux working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereaux has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devereaux 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.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Devereaux is pulling down on Magomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Magomedov, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Magomedov feints and as Devereaux raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Devereaux controlling the position.#T3##SUB#
Devereaux is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Magomedov has his hands clasped together but Devereaux extends and breaks Magomedov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Devereaux.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!
Patrice Devereaux made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Saneuji feints and as Devereaux raises his hands in defense, Saneuji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Devereaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saneuji throwing strikes but missing.
Devereaux looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saneuji drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Devereaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saneuji has Devereaux in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Devereaux drops back looking for a leg! Saneuji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saneuji manages to kick Devereaux off! Devereaux jumps back into Saneuji's guard.
Saneuji is trying to keep Devereaux in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devereaux content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Saneuji has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saneuji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Devereaux trying to control but Saneuji is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saneuji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devereaux has managed to get both his arms back between Saneuji's legs - danger averted.
Devereaux slips nicely into half guard.
Saneuji won't allow Devereaux to pass to mount.
Devereaux is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but Saneuji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devereaux to get the leverage. #T2#
Devereaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saneuji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Devereaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Saneuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saneuji has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Devereaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saneuji.
Saneuji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saneuji keeps working.
Saneuji manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devereaux's best efforts.#T3##SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.
Devereaux works his way into full mount!
Saneuji is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Devereaux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gumburcules Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Devereaux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Devereaux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB2#
Devereaux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Devereaux looking for a guillotine from mount but Saneuji is having none of it.
Devereaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saneuji is looking to escape.
Saneuji gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Saneuji looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Devereaux pushes past his half guard into mount!
Saneuji working to try and regain half guard.
Devereaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Devereaux instigates a clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Saneuji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Devereaux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saneuji is pushing down on Devereaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Devereaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Saneuji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saneuji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Patrice Devereaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saneuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devereaux sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Saneuji trying to pass the guard but Devereaux defending well. #SUB#
Saneuji is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Devereaux to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Saneuji postures up.
Devereaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saneuji pushing down on Devereaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Saneuji is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Devereaux has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura here.
Devereaux trying to control but Saneuji postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Devereaux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saneuji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devereaux is refusing to be controlled, as Saneuji sits in half guard.
Devereaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devereaux.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Saneuji postures up.
Saneuji being controlled here momentarily.
Devereaux is continuing to stall.#T3#
Saneuji throwing strikes from guard but Devereaux blocks nicely.
Saneuji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Devereaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Devereaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saneuji gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux has momentary wrist control but Saneuji slips an elbow through the middle.
Devereaux is pulling down on Saneuji's head. It's preventing any offense from Saneuji, at least for the moment.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devereaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Devereaux, not yet. #T4#
Devereaux controls Saneuji momentarily but Saneuji frees himself.
Saneuji won't allow Devereaux to sweep him here.
Saneuji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devereaux's guard.
Saneuji trying to pass the guard but Devereaux defending well.
Saneuji prevents Devereaux from improving his position.#SUB#
Saneuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devereaux sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Saneuji in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Devereaux tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Devereaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Banjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banjo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Devereaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo throws a lazy right hand but Devereaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Banjo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Devereaux takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Banjo pulls guard effortlessly.
Banjo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Devereaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devereaux has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devereaux uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Devereaux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Banjo wants to control but Devereaux postures up.
Banjo is not content to let Devereaux control the position.
Devereaux advances to mount.
Banjo tries to lock up and control but Devereaux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Banjo is looking to get to half guard.
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux pushes him away.
Devereaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux pushes him away.
Banjo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Devereaux tries to control but Banjo wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo wants to hold on but Devereaux pushes him away.
Devereaux trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Banjo working to try and regain half guard.
Devereaux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux postures up.
Devereaux controlling from mount.
Banjo tries to hold on but Devereaux postures up.
Devereaux trying to control but Banjo is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo gets back to half guard.
Devereaux is looking to advance position but Banjo won't allow it.
Banjo wants to control but Devereaux is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Banjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banjo trying to control here.
Banjo gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Devereaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devereaux has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Banjo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devereaux uses it to pass to side control.
Devereaux trying to control the action but Banjo is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux just content to control the position.
Devereaux working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Jab from Banjo.
Banjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Devereaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devereaux.
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banjo manages to circle out of the way.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Banjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banjo! But no joy.#T1#
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Banjo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Devereaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devereaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Devereaux moves into the clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Banjo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Banjo drags the fight down to the ground.
Devereaux trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Devereaux advances position into side control!
Banjo is not content to let Devereaux control the position. #T2#
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB#
Devereaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working.
Banjo struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Banjo wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Devereaux seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Banjo is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Patrice Devereaux!
After the big win, Patrice Devereaux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 38:Taranin vs Caceres
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Devereaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maynard, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Maynard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Devereaux forces his way into half guard.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Devereaux seems to be working for a kimura but Maynard defends the submission attempt.
Maynard is staying active underneath Devereaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devereaux prevents Maynard from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devereaux in particular looking to stall.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Maynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Devereaux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard punching from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Devereaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maynard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Devereaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Devereaux moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Maynard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maynard throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Devereaux stalls from top position.
Devereaux trying to control the position but Maynard is working away. #SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Devereaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maynard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Maynard is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devereaux is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard is looking to regain half guard here but Devereaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Maynard misses with a strike from the bottom.
Maynard misses with a strike from the bottom.
Maynard wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Maynard throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Maynard tries to buck Devereaux off but Devereaux is having none of it.
Devereaux is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maynard's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maynard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Maynard is having none of it. #SUB#
Devereaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Devereaux controlling the action here.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maynard is looking to improve his position. #T4#
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.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Maynard strikes from the bottom but Devereaux passes into mount!
Maynard is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Devereaux is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maynard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maynard shrugs it off.
Maynard flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Devereaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape.
Maynard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Devereaux. What's that going to do exactly?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Devereaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maynard throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Devereaux manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Devereaux. Devereaux maintains the clinch. #TD#
Devereaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Devereaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereaux has wrist control.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Devereaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Devereaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patrice Devereaux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard throws a strike but Devereaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Maynard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Devereaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Devereaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard is striking off his back. Devereaux thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Devereaux is taking a breather. Maynard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Devereaux controlling the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard.
Maynard misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for an arm triangle but Maynard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Maynard wants to improve his position but Devereaux is controlling well.
Devereaux blocks the strikes from Maynard. #T3#
Devereaux is trying to control. Maynard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Devereaux has closed the distance and engaged Maynard in a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux manages to pull guard.
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.
Devereaux controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Devereaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Devereaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereaux has wrist control.#SUB#
Devereaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devereaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard throws a sloppy strike and Devereaux has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Maynard is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Devereaux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!
Patrice Devereaux gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Devereaux closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Devereaux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Devereaux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Devereaux's legs - danger averted.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Devereaux is adopting a defensive guard.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devereaux has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Devereaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maynard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Devereaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maynard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily. #SUB#
Devereaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devereaux trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maynard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maynard throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Devereaux managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maynard throwing strikes but missing.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Devereaux has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Devereaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard is looking to work some ground and pound but Devereaux has wrist control.
Maynard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maynard postures up in Devereaux's guard and throws a big left but Devereaux blocks it. #T4#
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devereaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devereaux working a defensive guard here.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Devereaux blocks nicely.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devereaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Devereaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maynard defends it easily.#SUB#
Devereaux looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dakota Maynard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Maynard tries to keep at a distance but Devereaux has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Maynard gets control of Devereaux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maynard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom.
Devereaux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maynard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard striking off his back but it's not causing Devereaux any problems.
Maynard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom.
Maynard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Devereaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Devereaux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Devereaux wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy.
Maynard is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maynard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here as Devereaux stalls from top position.
Maynard throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maynard, who protects the arm well.
Devereaux avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maynard.
Maynard is not content to let Devereaux control the position.
Devereaux takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Maynard to pass into mount.
Devereaux trying to control but Maynard is having none of it. #T3#
Maynard gets back to half guard.
Devereaux passes to side control.
Maynard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Devereaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Maynard there.
Maynard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions off his back.
Devereaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maynard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maynard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Devereaux's head.
Devereaux trying to control here.
Devereaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Devereaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard.
Devereaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard.
Devereaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maynard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux trying to control but Maynard postures up.
Dakota Maynard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Devereaux wants to get back to full guard.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Devereaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maynard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dakota Maynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Devereaux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maynard did well to prevent Devereaux getting side control.
Maynard missing with punches from the bottom.
Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maynard is staying active underneath Devereaux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maynard punching from the bottom.
Devereaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maynard moves into full guard.
Maynard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard trying to strike off his back.
Devereaux wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard striking off his back but it's not causing Devereaux any problems.
Devereaux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Maynard wants to sweep but no luck.
Devereaux stays in close to Maynard's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Devereaux decides to pull guard.
Maynard is fighting to break Devereaux's control of his arms but Devereaux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Devereaux blocks nicely.
Maynard postures up.
Devereaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devereaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maynard is aware though and is defending well.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Devereaux is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devereaux is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Devereaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devereaux is trying to keep Maynard in close.
Maynard throwing strikes from guard but Devereaux blocks nicely.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.
Maynard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devereaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patrice Devereaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maynard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Devereaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Devereaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maynard.
Maynard postures up in Devereaux's guard and throws a big left but Devereaux blocks it. #T4##SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily. #SUB#
Devereaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Devereaux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maynard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devereaux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maynard works over Devereaux with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Devereaux's legs - danger averted.
Maynard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Devereaux looking for a guillotine here but Maynard defends easily.
Maynard throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrice Devereaux.
I think Maynard 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 32:Wallace vs Campbell
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Akutagawa scores with a punch to the head.
Akutagawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akutagawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Devereaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akutagawa connects with a looping right hand.
Akutagawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Devereaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Devereaux has closed the distance and engaged Akutagawa in a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Akutagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Devereaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Akutagawa is defending well. Devereaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Akutagawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Devereaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Patrice Devereaux made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 55: EVQ vs Abarai
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Farman throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Devereaux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but Farman won't allow it. #BC2#
Farman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Farman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devereaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Devereaux tries to clinch
and Farman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereaux thinking.
Devereaux wants to clinch up but Farman keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Devereaux darts in and clinches Farman up against the cage.
Farman has had enough of the clinch but Devereaux keeps him there for the moment.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Farman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Farman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range. #CL#
Devereaux rushes Farman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Farman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Devereaux staying out of range there.#T1#
Farman throws a right and a left that Devereaux avoids nicely.
Devereaux walks into a stiff left hand from Farman.
Farman keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Devereaux clinches up with Farman and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Devereaux pulls guard.
Farman 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.
Devereaux trying to keep a closed guard but Farman is proving a slippery customer.
Farman trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereaux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Farman wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Devereaux slows the pace down in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux trying to mount his opponent but Farman defends it.
Farman keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farman trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Devereaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devereaux looks to clinch
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand.
Farman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Devereaux slips a straight right by Farman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux slips a jab from Farman.
Devereaux closes the distance but Farman moves to the side
and Farman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farman keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Farman circles away and keeps his distance.
Farman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devereaux has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range.
Farman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Devereaux.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Devereaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Farman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farman.
Farman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Devereaux on the side of the head.
Farman throws a looping overhand right but Devereaux ducks down to avoid it.
Zafir Farman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Devereaux is rocked!
Farman keeps the fight on the outside.
Devereaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Devereaux ducks under a wild hook from Farman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devereaux tries to clinch up.#T1#
Farman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devereaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Farman.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman takes a swing at Devereaux's ribcage but misses.
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Farman circles away.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman is having none of it.
Farman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devereaux tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Farman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Farman pushes him off.#T2#
Devereaux wants to clinch
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Farman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a straight right hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Devereaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farman lands a nice looking body shot.
Farman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devereaux.
Devereaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Farman swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Farman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farman connects with a looping right hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Farman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Farman misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Devereaux.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Farman moves out of range.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Farman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Farman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Devereaux tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farman scores with a jab to the body.
Devereaux is looking to clinch. #T4#
Devereaux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Farman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devereaux thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farman!
Devereaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Farman circles away.
Farman looks to land a left hand but Devereaux moved out of range nicely.
Devereaux moves to clinch but Farman breaks away
and Farman counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Devereaux moves out of range as Farman strikes.
Devereaux tries to clinch #KD2#
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Devereaux toppling to the canvas! Devereaux scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Devereaux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Farman counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zafir Farman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Devereaux defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Devereaux tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Farman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Devereaux! Farman lets Devereaux back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Patrice Devereaux has been cut.
Devereaux tries to clinch up
and Farman counters with a big right hand! Oh Devereaux is in trouble here! Farman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Configuracion tries to keep at a distance but Devereaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Configuracion stands there with Devereaux around his waist. Devereaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Configuracion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Devereaux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Configuracion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrice Devereaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Configuracion lands an elbow inside that Devereaux shrugs off. #TD#
Devereaux jumps guard.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Configuracion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Devereaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devereaux 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.
Configuracion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Devereaux is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devereaux trying to control the position. #T1#
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereaux stands and throws Configuracion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Configuracion has escaped the position, nice work there.
Devereaux tries to move to mount but Configuracion blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Configuracion has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Configuracion tries to buck Devereaux off but Devereaux is having none of it.#SUB#
Devereaux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Configuracion is looking to regain half guard here but Devereaux keeps moving and retains side control.
Configuracion is trying to control Devereaux's posture but Devereaux avoids it. #SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Devereaux advances nicely into full mount. #SUB#
Devereaux is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Configuracion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Configuracion shrugs it off. #SUB#
Devereaux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Configuracion is on top in guard.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Configuracion wants to stand and escape but instead Devereaux has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Devereaux stands and throws Configuracion's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Devereaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Configuracion is trying to control Devereaux's posture but Devereaux avoids it.
Configuracion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devereaux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Configuracion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Configuracion, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Devereaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Configuracion, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Devereaux gets a clinch. #TD#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Configuracion postures up.
Configuracion wants to stand but Devereaux is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking to cinch up a triangle. Configuracion throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Devereaux's body to avoid the submission. Devereaux has instead reached around Configuracion's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Devereaux arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux!

Event: CC2: Devereaux vs. Viet Hu
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Hu dives in and scores a takedown into Devereaux's guard.#SUB#
Devereaux is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Devereaux's body to avoid the submission. Devereaux has instead reached around Hu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Devereaux arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux!
Patrice Devereaux is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Devereaux clinches up against the cage.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Devereaux jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Devereaux controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Devereaux trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Devereaux is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has control of Devereaux's left arm, preventing Devereaux from doing any damage.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Devereaux controlling him for the moment.
Jackson has his hands on Devereaux's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Devereaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Devereaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devereaux pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Devereaux keeps him under control.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Devereaux is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Devereaux wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Devereaux is controlling well. #T3#
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Devereaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Devereaux is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson pulls Devereaux in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devereaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Devereaux wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Patrice Devereaux has been cut.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Devereaux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick. #KD2#
Jackson knocks Devereaux to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC2#Devereaux is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Devereaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh Devereaux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Devereaux, who protects the arm well.
Devereaux tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Devereaux regains half guard.
Devereaux is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Devereaux seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Devereaux trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oshan Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrice Devereaux's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Devereaux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.#KD2#
Jackson throws a left that rocks Devereaux and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jackson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Devereaux regain composure!
Devereaux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devereaux wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Devereaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Devereaux is not content to let Jackson control the position.#SUB#
Devereaux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jackson. Oh but Devereaux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jackson goes limp - he's gone! Devereaux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux!
Oshan Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Bebok closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Devereaux drags the fight down to the ground.
Bebok trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devereaux is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Devereaux pushes a forearm under Bebok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bebok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
UnEqual tries to keep at a distance but Devereaux has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
UnEqual has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Devereaux regains guard immediately.
UnEqual pushes down on Devereaux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Devereaux wants to control but UnEqual is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
UnEqual is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
UnEqual wants to control but Devereaux is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
UnEqual wants to take a breather but Devereaux is having none of it.
Devereaux works his way to full guard. Good work.
UnEqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
UnEqual tries to free his leg and advance position but Devereaux is retaining full guard. #T1#
UnEqual wants to control from the top but Devereaux keeps moving.
Devereaux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. UnEqual manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
UnEqual looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Devereaux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! UnEqual is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Devereaux, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Devereaux working for a triangle but UnEqual defends it easily. #SUB#
UnEqual got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, UnEqual has managed to get both his arms back between Devereaux's legs - danger averted.
UnEqual pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devereaux is keeping the position for now. #T2#
UnEqual slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Devereaux is not content to let UnEqual control the position.
Devereaux is looking to reverse the position.
UnEqual scores with punches from side control.
Devereaux is trying to get back to half guard.
UnEqual is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
UnEqual is looking to take a break and control but Devereaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devereaux is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3##SUB2#
UnEqual working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
UnEqual is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Devereaux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
UnEqual looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
UnEqual has hold of Devereaux's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Devereaux tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - UnEqual cranks the arm and Devereaux screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Devereaux, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gagong UnEqual!
Gagong UnEqual spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022

#R1#
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Complex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Devereaux rushes Complex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Complex postures up.
Complex 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.
Complex working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux has momentary wrist control but Complex slips an elbow through the middle.
Complex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Complex seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Devereaux for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Devereaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a triangle but Complex pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Complex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Complex has managed to get both his arms back between Devereaux's legs - danger averted.
Complex connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Complex avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Complex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Complex sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devereaux's guard.
Complex lands with a punch from half guard.
Devereaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Complex is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Complex is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Devereaux's temple. #T3#
Complex trying to control the action but Devereaux is working from the bottom.
Complex trying to control the pace.
Complex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Devereaux actively working from the bottom here.
Devereaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Complex working the head and body with strikes.
Complex is thwarting Devereaux's attempts to control the position.
Devereaux wants to get back to full guard.
Complex is pressing down on Devereaux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Devereaux is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Devereaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Complex. #SUB2#
Devereaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devereaux is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Complex seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devereaux has a hand on Complex's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Complex takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Complex tries to control but Devereaux wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Complex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Complex pushes him off.
Complex tries to counter with a takedown but Devereaux is quick to defend against it.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Complex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patrice Devereaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Complex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Complex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to clinch up#TD#
and Complex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Complex 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.
Complex slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Devereaux has hold of Complex's hands but Complex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Complex has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Devereaux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Devereaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devereaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Complex scores with a couple of nice shots.
Complex seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Complex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Devereaux tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #T2#
Complex winds up and cracks Devereaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Complex is nestled in close to Devereaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Devereaux wants to improve his position but Complex is controlling well. #SUB#
Complex is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Devereaux has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Devereaux actively working from the bottom here.
Complex not doing much here.
Devereaux is trying to maintain the position but Complex is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Complex stalling.
Devereaux is staying active underneath Complex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devereaux tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg.
Complex drops an elbow to the side of Devereaux's head.
Complex scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Complex is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Devereaux's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Devereaux looking for submissions off his back.
Complex sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Complex seems to be working for a kimura but Devereaux defends the submission attempt.
Devereaux has hold of Complex's hands but Complex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devereaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Complex dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.#R3#
Complex swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Complex circles away and keeps his distance.
Devereaux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Devereaux looks to clinch #TD#
and Complex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Complex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Complex's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Complex has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Complex trying to control but Devereaux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Devereaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Complex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex working some strikes from top position.
Devereaux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Complex manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Devereaux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Complex looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Complex looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Complex! #REVR##SUB#
Complex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Devereaux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Complex wants to control but Devereaux is keeping him busy.
Complex working away.
Devereaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Devereaux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Devereaux tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.#SUB#
Complex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Complex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hero Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Devereaux gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Complex tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Devereaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Complex controlling from the full mount.
Devereaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Complex has a good base and remains in mount.
Complex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Devereaux is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Complex looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Complex.
Complex continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Complex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Complex, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Complex!
Hero Complex very nearly forgot to thank Grunge Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Devereaux takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Devereaux jumps guard. #SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Inday defends well.#SUB2#
Devereaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Devereaux is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Inday frees his head nicely. Oh but Devereaux has switched to an armbar! Inday is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Diokno throws a sloppy head kick and Devereaux moves out of range easily. #CL#
Diokno moves into range and clinches up with Devereaux.
Devereaux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diokno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diokno controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Diokno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devereaux avoids the head kick by Diokno.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Diokno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devereaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diokno.#CL#
Diokno gets a clinch.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Devereaux is blocking nicely.
Devereaux fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diokno.
Diokno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devereaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux jumps guard but Diokno turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chel Diokno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrice Devereaux.
Devereaux is trying to pull guard but Diokno has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Devereaux decides to pull guard.
Diokno wants to stand but Devereaux has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Diokno is sitting in close to Devereaux's body. Devereaux has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Diokno is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Diokno is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Devereaux.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrice Devereaux!
In defeat, Chel Diokno stepped up to the mic, saying 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Devereaux takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Kneeme works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Devereaux has his foot on Kneeme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kneeme works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Devereaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kneeme is aware though and is defending well.
Kneeme is stalling in the full guard.
Devereaux is trying to keep Kneeme in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Devereaux looking for a guillotine here but Kneeme defends easily.
Kneeme controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kneeme has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a triangle but Kneeme pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Devereaux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kneeme is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Devereaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kneeme is stalling in the full guard.
Devereaux managing to control the position. #T1#
Kneeme makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Devereaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kneeme's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Devereaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Devereaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kneeme is pulling down on Devereaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Devereaux, at least for the moment.
Devereaux trying to control but Kneeme is working from the bottom.
Devereaux stands and throws Kneeme's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Devereaux working away.
Kneeme is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Devereaux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Devereaux wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kneeme, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devereaux is trying to get an arm triangle but Kneeme is defending well. #SUB2#
Devereaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devereaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devereaux moves into full mount!
Kneeme is squirming around, avoiding Devereaux's attempts to control the action.
Devereaux moves to the back position.
Kneeme tries to roll but Devereaux sticks to his back.
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!#SUB2#
Devereaux has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Devereaux looking for the RNC. #T3#
Kneeme is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Devereaux working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kneeme tries to roll but Devereaux sticks to his back.
Kneeme staying busy and making it hard for Devereaux to control.
Devereaux keeps control of the position easily here as Kneeme tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Devereaux has got one arm under Kneeme's chin. This could be trouble... Kneeme trying to control the other hand but Devereaux gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kneeme has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrice Devereaux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Crawford looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Devereaux has his foot on Crawford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crawford works his way back into a safe position though.
Crawford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devereaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Devereaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Devereaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Devereaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux being controlled here, momentarily.
Devereaux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crawford's guard. #REVR##T1#
Devereaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Devereaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Devereaux postures up.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Devereaux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Devereaux drops back looking for a leg! Crawford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crawford manages to kick Devereaux off! Devereaux jumps back into Crawford's guard.
Devereaux works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devereaux wants to control but Crawford is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crawford defends it well.
Crawford is looking for a sweep. Devereaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Devereaux wants to take a breather but Crawford is having none of it. #SUB#
Devereaux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Devereaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but Crawford is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devereaux to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Devereaux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crawford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devereaux.
Crawford felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Devereaux seems to be working for a kimura but Crawford defends the submission attempt.
Devereaux passes to side control.
Devereaux controlling the position. #SUB#
Devereaux goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crawford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Devereaux's guard! Nice work there by Crawford! #T4##SUB#
Devereaux has an active guard here but Crawford has managed to pass into half guard.
Devereaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devereaux.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devereaux is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux stays in close to Crawford's body and controls the position.
Crawford throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devereaux passes Crawford's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Devereaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Devereaux is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Devereaux closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Crawford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Devereaux looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Crawford is defending well. Devereaux quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Crawford has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Devereaux celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrice Devereaux!

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