PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnecium Devecium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orr
vs
Devecium

175 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
132 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Orr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnecium Devecium!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Devecium is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orr's half guard.
Devecium is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devecium wants to stand up but Orr is controlling the position.
Devecium looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Devecium is thwarting Orr's attempts to control the position.
Orr is trying to stand back up but Devecium is controlling him
Orr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Devecium is looking to take a break and control but Orr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Orr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orr is looking to control Devecium's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orr avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Devecium closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orr to the mat! Orr manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orr wants to sweep but no luck.
Orr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devecium wants to pass the guard but Orr is keeping the position.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Devecium from controlling successfully.
Devecium landing some decent shots from guard.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Devecium from controlling successfully.

Devecium stands up from Orr's guard - Devecium perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Devecium scores with a takedown into Orr's guard.
Orr 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.
Devecium chips away with some ground and pound.
Devecium is working Orr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Devecium with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devecium is one step ahead there.
Orr is trying to control the position but Devecium postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orr working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Devecium dives in and grabs Orr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orr pushes down on Devecium's head and hops out.
Devecium looks gassed!

Devecium looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orr keeping full guard, as Devecium tries to pass.
Devecium must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Devecium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Orr working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devecium trying to control but Orr is working from the bottom.
Orr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Devecium chips away with some ground and pound.
Devecium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orr tries to land a front kick but Devecium steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Devecium counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Orr's guard now.
Devecium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnecium Devecium dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orr tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Devecium counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orr is trying to stand up here but Devecium is controlling him well.
Orr wants to get back to full guard.
Devecium is trying to control. Orr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Devecium trying to mount his opponent but Orr defends it.
Orr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Devecium is working away from the top position though.
Orr tries to roll over but Devecium keeps him under control.
Orr won't allow Devecium to pass to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Devecium trying to control from half guard but Orr is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orr shoots and misses

and Devecium decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orr's guard.
Devecium advances to half guard.
Devecium is looking to take a break and control but Orr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devecium not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orr wants to control but Devecium is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Orr has one foot on Devecium's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Devecium tries for a takedown but Orr circles away easily

and Orr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devecium looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orr throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orr works over Devecium with some ground and pound from guard.
Devecium wants to sweep here but Orr controlling him for the moment.
Devecium working a defensive guard but Orr passes into half guard.
Orr uses his free foot to push down on Devecium's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Devecium.
Orr scoring with strikes but Devecium is staying in there.
Devecium has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Magnecium Devecium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Devecium doesn't escape.
Orr lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devecium is trying to break free.
Orr keeps control of the position easily here as Devecium tries to buck him off.

Orr has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Devecium is in real trouble here. Orr gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Devecium is tapping out! Orr wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Orr!