PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Savanis
vs
Banner

175 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savanis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savanis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savanis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savanis thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
Savanis throws a strike but Banner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Savanis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savanis sitting in guard here, content to control.

Savanis gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Savanis shoots for a takedown but Banner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis avoids the head kick by Banner.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Savanis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savanis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savanis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savanis throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Savanis not doing much here.

Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savanis pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to control but Savanis is keeping busy.
Savanis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savanis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Savanis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savanis is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Savanis thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savanis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four 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.
Savanis working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Savanis seems to be looking for submissions.
Savanis is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Savanis dominated that round.
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.

Savanis tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Savanis misses with a leg kick.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Savanis moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savanis, right into the meat.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Savanis moves out of range easily.
Savanis throws a combination. Banner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Savanis.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Savanis coming out on top.
Savanis shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savanis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Savanis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banner dodges the ground and pound from Savanis.

Savanis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savanis trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Savanis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banner!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savanis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banner?
Savanis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banner looks a forlorn figure.
Savanis content just to control the position here.
Savanis lands with some strikes.
Savanis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis with good strikes from the mount here!
Savanis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Savanis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Savanis lands a big elbow.
Savanis raining down shots from the mount!
Savanis lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis with good strikes from the mount here!
Savanis controlling from the full mount.
Savanis dominating with strikes here.

Savanis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Banner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Banner shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savanis content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Savanis dominated that second round.
That's time! Savanis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Savanis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savanis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Banner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Savanis tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.

Savanis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Savanis seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis lands with a punch from half guard.
Savanis works his way into side control.
Savanis controlling from side mount.

Savanis stands up and beckons Banner to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savanis fails to land the takedown.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Brody Savanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savanis avoids the head kick by Banner.
Savanis fails to land with a series of punches.

Savanis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savanis connects with a nice short shot to Banner's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to stand.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Savanis not doing much here.
Savanis works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savanis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savanis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Savanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savanis 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Brody Savanis!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Brody Savanis!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Brody Savanis!

Brody Savanis wins by unanimous decision!