PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Ravenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luc Deveraux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kale Ravenal's chin.

Deveraux
vs
Ravenal

178 cm
22
182 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
182 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 9 - 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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kale Ravenal!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux throws a right hand that misses
and Ravenal counters with a straight right hand.
Deveraux misses with an uppercut
and Ravenal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deveraux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deveraux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Deveraux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ravenal throws out the jab.
Ravenal throws out a loose jab but Deveraux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ravenal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Deveraux throws a sloppy head kick
and Ravenal counters with a left to the body.
Deveraux's corner calls for a 1-2. Deveraux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deveraux misses with a hook
and Ravenal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deveraux misses with a lunging right hand
and Ravenal counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Deveraux misses.
Ravenal stuns Deveraux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ravenal misses with a wild body shot.
Ravenal scores with a hook to the body. Deveraux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ravenal misses with a jab to the body
and Deveraux counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ravenal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deveraux moves away.
Deveraux throws a lazy uppercut
and Ravenal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Deveraux's knee momentarily.
Deveraux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deveraux misses with a combination
and Ravenal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luc Deveraux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravenal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Ravenal finds it's way through Deveraux's defenses.
Deveraux lands with a nice combination. Ravenal backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Kale Ravenal has been cut.
Deveraux throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ravenal counter with a right hand.
Deveraux tries to land a body kick
and Ravenal counters with a thumping low kick.
Deveraux misses with a kick to the body
and Ravenal counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Deveraux.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ravenal swings for the body but Deveraux moves out of range.
Deveraux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ravenal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deveraux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deveraux swings widly with a right hand
and Ravenal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ravenal looks to throw the jab but Deveraux is out of range.
Deveraux misses with a lunging right hand
and Ravenal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Ravenal feints and as Deveraux raises his hands in defense, Ravenal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ravenal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ravenal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deveraux keeping moving, preventing Ravenal from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deveraux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deveraux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ravenal is one step ahead there.
Deveraux on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deveraux tries to get out of the position.
Ravenal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deveraux's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ravenal trying to control but Deveraux is working from the bottom.
Ravenal postures up in Deveraux's guard and throws a big left but Deveraux blocks it.
Ravenal thows a big elbow that misses.
Ravenal trying to control the position from guard on top but Deveraux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravenal pushes down on Deveraux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deveraux is refusing to be controlled, as Ravenal sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Ravenal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deveraux misses with a lunging right hand

and Ravenal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ravenal wants a takedown.
Deveraux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ravenal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deveraux backwards.

Deveraux breaks the clinch.
Deveraux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ravenal is out of range and Deveraux settles back down.
Deveraux throws a right hand that misses

and Ravenal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ravenal.
Ravenal pushing down on Deveraux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ravenal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ravenal looks to land a strike but Deveraux avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravenal thows a big elbow that misses.
Ravenal with a nice head shot there.
Deveraux tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal landing with the ground and pound.
Ravenal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ravenal with a nice head shot there.
Ravenal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ravenal thows a big elbow that misses.
Ravenal wants to control from the top but Deveraux keeps moving.
Ravenal looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deveraux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ravenal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deveraux's head.
Ravenal working some strikes from top position.
Ravenal trying to control but Deveraux is working from the bottom.
Ravenal is looking to work some ground and pound but Deveraux has wrist control.
Ravenal trying to control but Deveraux is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deveraux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deveraux keeping moving, preventing Ravenal from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kale Ravenal was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ravenal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ravenal misses with a low kick.
Ravenal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deveraux rather than just go for the knockout.
Ravenal feints and then cracks Deveraux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deveraux down.
Ravenal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ravenal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deveraux trying to control but Ravenal postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux tries to roll over but Ravenal keeps him under control.
Deveraux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deveraux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ravenal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Ravenal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A right-left combo lands from Ravenal.

Ravenal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deveraux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ravenal is looking to take a break and control but Deveraux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ravenal scoring with punches and elbows.
Kale Ravenal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ravenal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deveraux's legs.
Deveraux dodges the ground and pound from Ravenal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deveraux some visible discomfort.
Deveraux is trying to control Ravenal's posture but Ravenal avoids it.
The referee asks Ravenal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ravenal prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Deveraux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deveraux is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ravenal connects with a decent elbow.
Ravenal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal is looking to take a break and control but Deveraux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ravenal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Deveraux is avoiding damage well.
Ravenal tries to score with some ground and pound. Deveraux controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ravenal landing a few strikes.
Ravenal remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Deveraux is not content to let Ravenal control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Deveraux sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ravenal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ravenal scores with punches from side control.
Deveraux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ravenal 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 Deveraux's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ravenal trying to control the action but Deveraux is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal working the strikes but Deveraux uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ravenal lands strikes from half guard.
Ravenal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deveraux's head.
Deveraux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ravenal on the ground.
Ravenal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deveraux defending well though.
Ravenal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deveraux's head.
Deveraux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ravenal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Ravenal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deveraux misses with a right hand
and Ravenal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deveraux throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ravenal to counter with a crisp jab.
Ravenal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deveraux counters with a straight right hand.
Deveraux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Ravenal.
Deveraux lands a lovely overhand right.
Deveraux throws a right hand that misses
and Ravenal counters with a stiff right hand.
Deveraux throws a sloppy head kick
and Ravenal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deveraux thinking.
Deveraux catches Ravenal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deveraux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deveraux throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ravenal to counter with a crisp jab.
Ravenal digs a good hook to Deveraux's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deveraux throws a poor cross that misses
and Ravenal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ravenal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deveraux. That did some damage!
Luc Deveraux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ravenal shoots for a takedown but Deveraux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deveraux misses with a jab to the body

and Ravenal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ravenal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ravenal landing some decent shots from guard.
Ravenal postures up in Deveraux's guard and throws a big left but Deveraux blocks it.
Ravenal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ravenal distracts Deveraux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ravenal stays in close to Deveraux's body and controls the position.
Ravenal is looking to work some ground and pound but Deveraux has wrist control.
Ravenal is pushing down on Deveraux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deveraux is fighting to maintain full guard but Ravenal has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deveraux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ravenal.
Ravenal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deveraux is refusing to be controlled, as Ravenal sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal working over Deveraux with some ground and pound. Deveraux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ravenal is keen to just control but Deveraux is a slippery customer.
Ravenal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ravenal working Deveraux over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux wants to get back to full guard but Ravenal has passed into side control.
Ravenal looking to finish Deveraux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Deveraux!
Ravenal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deveraux looks a forlorn figure.
Ravenal scoring with strikes but Deveraux is staying in there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ravenal looking to control but Deveraux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ravenal lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kale Ravenal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kale Ravenal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Ravenal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deveraux throws a series of strikes that have Ravenal backpedaling.
Ravenal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ravenal shoots in for a takedown but Deveraux shows good takedown defense.
Deveraux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ravenal avoids a kick to the body.
Deveraux misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Ravenal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Deveraux's guard.
Ravenal wants to control from the top but Deveraux keeps moving.
Ravenal distracts Deveraux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ravenal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ravenal 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 one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ravenal throwing strikes but missing.
Ravenal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deveraux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ravenal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deveraux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ravenal.
Ravenal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deveraux is keeping the position for now.
Luc Deveraux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ravenal is stalling in the full guard.
Ravenal is looking to work some ground and pound but Deveraux has wrist control.
Ravenal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ravenal working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ravenal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ravenal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deveraux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ravenal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Deveraux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ravenal in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ravenal landing a few strikes.
Kale Ravenal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ravenal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ravenal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ravenal throwing strikes but Deveraux manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Deveraux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ravenal keeps working.
Ravenal regains half guard.
Ravenal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deveraux being controlled here momentarily.
Deveraux with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kale Ravenal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ravenal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kale Ravenal!
Kale Ravenal is the new middleweight champion!