PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Teravainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane comes to the cage accompanied by Alaska. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bane
vs
Teravainen

174 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devon Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teuvo Teravainen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane swings for the body but Teravainen moves out of range.
Bane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teravainen circles away.
Teravainen scores with a nice right hand.
Bane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teravainen swivels and escapes.
Teravainen stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Teravainen coming out on top.
Bane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teravainen as he avoids it easily.
Bane shoots in for a double leg but Teravainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bane moves to clinch but Teravainen breaks away
and Teravainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bane tries to clinch but Teravainen moves away
and Teravainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teravainen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane throws a combination that misses
and Teravainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teuvo Teravainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Bane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teravainen is looking to control Bane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teravainen avoid being mounted?
Teravainen is trying to stand.
Teravainen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bane jumps into side control!
Teravainen is not content to let Bane control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane working away.
Teravainen is looking to regain half guard here but Bane keeps moving and retains side control.
Bane trying to control the action but Teravainen is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bane trying to control the action but Teravainen is working from the bottom.
Teravainen is trying to escape the position but Bane is controlling the position.

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.

Devon Bane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Teravainen has managed to clinch.
Bane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teravainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bane goes for a double leg but Teravainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Teravainen continues to drive forward.
Bane wants to take the fight to the mat but Teravainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Teravainen can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teravainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Teravainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teuvo Teravainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teravainen but Teravainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teravainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teravainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teravainen defends it nicely.
Bane dives in and grabs Teravainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teravainen pushes down on Bane's head and hops out.
Bane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bane fails with a takedown attempt.

Bane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Teravainen to the ground. Bane is now in Teravainen's guard.
Teravainen keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Teravainen wants to get back to his feet but Bane passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teravainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teravainen pushes Bane off looking to stand but Bane dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen is trying to escape back to his feet but Bane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Teravainen tries to bench press Bane off him but Bane keeps the position.
Bane trying to control the position but Teravainen is working away.

Bane tries for a kimura but Teravainen is defending well.
Bane controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen tries to bench press Bane off him but Bane keeps the position.
Bane wants to control but Teravainen is keeping him busy.
Teravainen taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Bane stalls from top position.
Bane trying to control the position but Teravainen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Teravainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Bane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Teravainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bane is controlling him.
Bane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Teravainen trying to keep a closed guard but Bane is proving a slippery customer.
Teravainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bane.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Teravainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teravainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teravainen wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Teravainen. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Teravainen catches Bane right on the button with a cross.
Bane fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teravainen leaves Bane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teravainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bane fails to land the takedown.
Teravainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Teravainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teravainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bane fails with a takedown attempt.
Teuvo Teravainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bane shoots in and drives through. Teravainen sprawls well.
Bane shoots in and drives through. Teravainen sprawls well.
Devon Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teravainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teravainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bane seems unphased.
Bane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teravainen swivels and escapes.
Bane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teravainen swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bane momentarily.
Teravainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Teravainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bane takes one to the chin there.
Teravainen scores with a nice head shot.
Teravainen scores with a nice strike.
Bane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teravainen is fending him off so far but Bane persists. Nope, Teravainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Teravainen scores with a shot to the body.
Teravainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teravainen with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teravainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teravainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bane on the side of the head.
Teravainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teravainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teravainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Devon Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bane tries for a takedown but Teravainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teravainen scores with a shot to the body.
Teravainen jabs Bane right on the nose. Bane blinks but takes it well.
Teravainen with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bane fails with the takedown.
Teravainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bane has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Teravainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teravainen 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Teravainen!
After the fight, Teuvo Teravainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Devon Bane spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry...'.