PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Scarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Deveraux
vs
Scarr

178 cm
20
182 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
186 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luc Deveraux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Syd Scarr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux throws a hook to the side of Scarr's head but Scarr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deveraux looks to land a right hand but Scarr moved out of range.
Scarr tries to clinch but Deveraux is having none of it.
Scarr defending well as Deveraux loads up on a big left hand.
Scarr tries to close the distance and clinch but Deveraux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deveraux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deveraux.
Scarr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deveraux.
Scarr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Deveraux feints and as Scarr raises his hands in defense, Deveraux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Deveraux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.
A slow jab from Deveraux misses its intended target.
Scarr tries to clinch up but Deveraux circles away and keeps his distance.
Deveraux throws a head kick but Scarr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deveraux throws a hook to the side of Scarr's head but Scarr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deveraux takes a swing at Scarr's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Deveraux.
A combination from Deveraux does no damage.
Scarr fails with the takedown
and Deveraux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Deveraux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scarr's half guard.
Deveraux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deveraux has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deveraux stalling.
Deveraux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scarr for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.
Scarr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deveraux misses with an uppercut. Scarr saw that one coming.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deveraux's head backwards.
Scarr misses with a body shot
and Deveraux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deveraux dodges the punch combination from Scarr.
Scarr tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Deveraux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deveraux throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Syd Scarr has been cut.
Scarr wants to clinch
and Deveraux counters with a two punch combo.
Scarr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deveraux.
Deveraux wants to slow Scarr down by chopping away at his legs.

Deveraux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Deveraux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux throwing shots but Scarr is blocking nicely.
Deveraux not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.
Deveraux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarr.
Scarr misses with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Scarr scores with a four punch combination!
Deveraux moves forwards but Scarr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Deveraux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scarr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deveraux content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux stopping the sweep attempt from Scarr.
Deveraux is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scarr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deveraux thows a big elbow that misses.
Deveraux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deveraux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deveraux is looking to work some ground and pound but Scarr has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Deveraux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Syd Scarr's cut.
That's time! Deveraux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Scarr with a poor takedown
and Deveraux counters with a nice leg kick.
Deveraux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deveraux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deveraux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Deveraux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deveraux showed some decent athleticism there.

Deveraux escapes and gets back to his feet.

Scarr moves into range and clinches up with Deveraux.
A short right from Deveraux on the inside.
Deveraux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deveraux.
Scarr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scarr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Deveraux avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deveraux.
Scarr throws an elbow that misses.
Deveraux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scarr is defending well for now.
Scarr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scarr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deveraux up against the cage.

Deveraux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deveraux manages to end up in side control.
Deveraux controls the position from side control.

Deveraux stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Scarr closes the distance but Deveraux moves to the side
and Deveraux counters with a left and a right that stings Scarr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux digs a good body shot into Scarr's ribs.
Scarr tries a head kick but it misses.

Deveraux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scarr trying to remain calm as Deveraux controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux'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.
Scarr is looking to reverse the position.
Scarr being controlled for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.
Scarr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four 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.
Scarr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Deveraux does no damage.
Deveraux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarr is out of range and Deveraux settles back down.
Deveraux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarr's head backwards.
Deveraux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarr on the side of the head.
Deveraux blocks a head kick by Scarr.
Scarr throws a sloppy head kick and Deveraux moves out of range easily.
Scarr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scarr throws a head kick that misses.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deveraux throws a leg kick but Scarr moved away.
A good leg kick by Deveraux.
A good leg kick by Deveraux.
Scarr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scarr needs to keep his hands up - Deveraux had a free shot at his head there.
Scarr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Deveraux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Deveraux clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Syd Scarr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deveraux throws a lazy head kick
and Scarr counters with an inside leg kick.

Deveraux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deveraux working away.
The ground and pound from Deveraux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Deveraux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Scarr is avoiding damage well.
Deveraux controls the position from side control.
Scarr dodges the ground and pound from Deveraux.
Deveraux in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scarr's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deveraux taking a breather here.
Scarr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deveraux takes a little break here. Scarr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.

Scarr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deveraux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Deveraux had his way with Syd Scarr in that round.
The cut man is working on Syd Scarr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Deveraux shoots in but Scarr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarr misses with a head kick.
Scarr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deveraux to score with a decent uppercut.
Scarr looks to clinch

and Deveraux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Scarr's guard now.
Deveraux sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.
Scarr closes the distance but Deveraux moves to the side

and Deveraux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deveraux is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux is thwarting Scarr's attempts to control the position.
Scarr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luc Deveraux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deveraux seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scarr is trying to stand.
Deveraux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarr can do to turn this around?
Scarr is looking to improve his position.
Luc Deveraux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deveraux stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Deveraux.
Deveraux throws a sloppy head kick
and Scarr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scarr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scarr throws a lazy head kick
and Scarr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deveraux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Deveraux counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Scarr.
Deveraux throws a leg kick which misses Scarr's front leg but catches the back leg as Scarr tries to avoid it.
Scarr misses with a head kick.
Scarr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scarr tries to clinch up
and Deveraux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deveraux thuds his right hand into Scarr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab lands there for Deveraux.
Deveraux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deveraux with a nice cross.
Deveraux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarr's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deveraux tries a head kick but it misses.
Deveraux throws a head kick that misses.
Deveraux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Scarr gets caught flat footed, as Deveraux shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Deveraux is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Deveraux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deveraux, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Deveraux!
Luc Deveraux retains his middleweight title!