PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will!. Jan Olov Hermansson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Olov Hermansson
vs
Devlin

178 cm
29
158 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

172 cm
28
160 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

No Contest Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Olov Hermansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonathan Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Devlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Devlin misses with a two punch combination.
Devlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermansson cracks a nice hook into Devlin's ribs.
Devlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hermansson.

Hermansson drives through and clinches with Devlin against the cage.
Devlin tries to work over Hermansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Devlin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Hermansson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hermansson tries to work over Devlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson just leaning against Devlin, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hermansson lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Hermansson.
Devlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Devlin is struggling to control the position.
Hermansson tries to throw a body punch but Devlin avoids it by throwing Hermansson back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermansson controls his hands.
Devlin has Hermansson pushed against the cage.
Hermansson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Devlin.
Hermansson managing to block the knees to the body from Devlin.
A right hand to the body from Hermansson.
Hermansson misses with a body punch.
Hermansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Hermansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Devlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hermansson working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermansson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermansson tries to work over Devlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson scores with a hook to the body.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Hermansson digs a right hand into Devlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Devlin's gas tank.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Devlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hermansson's brow.
Devlin blocks a body shot from Hermansson.
Devlin prevents a body shot from Hermansson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermansson.
Hermansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Devlin throws a head punch that misses.
Hermansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Devlin controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin lands a damaging elbow.
Hermansson gets through Devlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermansson is working for takedown but Devlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermansson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Devlin is defending well.
Hermansson lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hermansson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hermansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Devlin controls his hands.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.

Hermansson has Devlin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hermansson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Devlin tumbling to the mat - Hermansson dives into Devlin's guard.
Devlin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hermansson is controlling him.
Hermansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermansson tries to free his leg and advance position but Devlin is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermansson wants to pass the guard but Devlin is keeping the position.
Hermansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Devlin's head.
Hermansson passes Devlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hermansson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Devlin defends it well.

Hermansson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Devlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hermansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Devlin is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hermansson lands a nice short elbow.
Hermansson prevents Devlin from standing back up.
Hermansson working Devlin over with strikes.
Hermansson trying to pass the guard but Devlin defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice jab there from Hermansson.
Hermansson throws a series of strikes that have Devlin backpedaling.
Devlin tries to clinch up.
Hermansson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermansson cracks Devlin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson throws a hook but Devlin blocks it.
Devlin misses with a wild combination.
Devlin misses with the combination.
Devlin tries to move into range but Hermansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Devlin throws out a loose jab but Hermansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Hermansson misses.
Devlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermansson lands with a nice body punch.
Devlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Devlin staying out of range there.
Devlin missing with a left hand there. Hermansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hermansson!
Devlin tries to clinch up but Hermansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Devlin wants to clinch but Hermansson slips to the side
and Hermansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hermansson throws a hook but Devlin blocks it.
Hermansson scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Devlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devlin slips a straight right by Hermansson.
Hermansson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devlin. Hermansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermansson works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Devlin looks to land a combination but Hermansson avoids it well.
Hermansson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Devlin walks into a left hand.
Devlin swinging wildly here.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermansson scores with a shot to the body.
Hermansson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Devlin has time to react.
Devlin misses with a looping left.
Hermansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Devlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hermansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Devlin but Devlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Olov Hermansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin tries to clinch but Hermansson is having none of it.
Hermansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Devlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermansson throws out the jab.
Devlin misses the jab.
A punch combination from Devlin misses.
Hermansson lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Hermansson misses.
Hermansson connects with a body shot.
Devlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermansson.
Hermansson lands with an overhand left.
Hermansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Devlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devlin slips a straight right by Hermansson.
Hermansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Devlin back to the cage. Hermansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermansson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Devlin.
Hermansson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hermansson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Devlin looks to land a combination. Hermansson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermansson scores with a nice strike.
Hermansson throws the left hand but Devlin avoids the punch easily.
Hermansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hermansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Devlin's head backwards.
Hermansson scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devlin takes one to the side of the head.
Hermansson scores with a decent looking hook.

Devlin is rocked!
Hermansson lands a hook that stumbles Devlin back into the cage. Hermansson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Devlin to the canvas! Hermansson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Devlin has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jan Olov Hermansson!
A relieved looking Jan Olov Hermansson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.