PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Vega (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?

Devlin
vs
Vega

179 cm
16
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dion Devlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Vega!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Devlin thows a body shot but no joy.
Devlin misses with a shot to the body
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Devlin does no damage.
Dion Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vega as he avoids it easily.
Devlin throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Devlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Devlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin misses with a body shot

and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Vega scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Devlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Devlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vega walks away with a smile on his face. Devlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Devlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devlin throws a predictable looking body shot

and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Devlin is trying to maintain a safe position but Vega gets an underhook and turns Devlin into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega prevents a body shot from Devlin.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Nice body punch from Vega.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vega.
Devlin jumps guard but Vega stands there with Devlin around his waist. Devlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Vega digs a right hand into Devlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Devlin's gas tank.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Devlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin misses with some punches.
Vega tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.
Devlin jumps guard but Vega stands there with Devlin around his waist. Devlin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vega prevents a body shot from Devlin.
Vega lands a shot to the body.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
Devlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Devlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Devlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vega has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Devlin.
Vega lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Devlin taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Devlin controlling the action here for a moment.
Devlin can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Devlin.
Devlin effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Vega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Devlin. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Vega as Devlin shoots in.
Devlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Devlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Devlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin misses with a shot to the body
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin throws a poor cross that misses

and Vega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Devlin taking a breather.
Vega works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Devlin goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Devlin.
Devlin misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Devlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Devlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devlin. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega slips under a jab from Devlin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Jeremy Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Devlin misses its intended target.
Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vega wants it to stay on the feet.
Devlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Devlin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vega did well to prevent Devlin getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vega wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is staying active underneath Devlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vega wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vega is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vega tries to kick Devlin off but Devlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Devlin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vega wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devlin thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Devlin stops Vega from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devlin.
Devlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Devlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Devlin throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Vega avoids the body shot from Devlin.
Devlin misses with a double jab
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Devlin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Devlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Devlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Devlin trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to stand but Devlin is controlling the position.
Devlin throws a big right hand that misses.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Devlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Devlin distracts Vega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devlin won't allow Vega to get back to his feet.
Dion Devlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Devlin is really struggling to control Vega but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Vega is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devlin stalling the fight.
Devlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Devlin working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega is leaning against Devlin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Devlin tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
Vega prevents a body shot from Devlin.
Devlin trying to stall but Vega improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Devlin or not.
Devlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega misses with a body punch.
Devlin tries to pull guard but Vega won't allow it.
Devlin is trying to stall.
Vega lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Devlin is trying to break the clinch but Vega is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Devlin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Devlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vega 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Vega!