PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homo Epectus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Savage
vs
Epectus

194 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Macho Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Homo Epectus!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Epectus!
Epectus is bucking up trying to escape but Savage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savage punishing his opponent with strikes.
Savage with a couple of short strikes.
Savage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Epectus is looking to escape.
Savage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Epectus is working to get back to half guard.
Epectus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Epectus tries to lock up and control but Savage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savage controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage working for a submission but Epectus is keeping him at bay.
Savage controlling from the full mount.
Savage misses with a head shot.
Savage landing shots from mount.
Epectus is wriggling around trying to escape.

Savage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Epectus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Epectus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage working the ground and pound effectively.
Epectus tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.
Epectus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savage.
Epectus taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Epectus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Epectus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Epectus is one step ahead there.
Epectus wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage has a closed guard, preventing Epectus from standing up.
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Epectus trying to control but Savage postures up.
Savage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Epectus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Epectus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Epectus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epectus works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage wants to control from the top but Epectus keeps moving.
Savage cracks Epectus with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Epectus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epectus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Savage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Epectus's guard now.
Epectus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage prevents Epectus from getting back to his feet.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epectus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Epectus trying to strike off his back.
Epectus wants to sweep but no luck.
Epectus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage won't allow Epectus to get back to his feet.
Epectus is breathing heavily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Epectus.
Epectus with a poor takedown

and Savage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Savage 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.
Epectus tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Savage is looking for a kimura but Epectus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
Savage stalling.

Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Epectus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savage scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savage is thwarting Epectus's attempts to control the position.
Epectus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Epectus defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Epectus with a lazy takedown attempt

and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Epectus's guard.
Macho Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Homo Epectus.
Savage working some strikes from top position.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epectus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Epectus keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savage scoring with punches to the head and body.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Epectus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epectus's head.
Epectus keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Savage trying to control but Epectus is working from the bottom.
Epectus trying to strike off his back.
Savage postures up in Epectus's guard and throws a big left but Epectus blocks it.
Epectus controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Savage dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A head kick misses from Epectus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epectus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Epectus was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage won't allow Epectus to sweep him here.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Epectus has wrist control.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage 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.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Epectus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epectus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epectus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Epectus moves away from the strike by Savage.
Epectus tries to clinch up.
Epectus fails with the takedown

and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.

Savage has gone for a leg lock! Epectus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard.
Savage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Epectus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savage holds on and takes a little breather.
Epectus tries to stand but Savage is controlling from the bottom.
Savage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epectus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Savage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Epectus's hands, connecting with Epectus's forehead.
Macho Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epectus trying to control from the bottom.
Epectus is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epectus wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage misses with a head shot. Epectus uses the momentum to regain guard.
Epectus keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Epectus has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Epectus ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Homo Epectus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epectus.
Homo Epectus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macho Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Savage!