PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

McGregor
vs
Savage

192 cm
28
215 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

182 cm
26
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 - 159's
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition $50 - 159's

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roland McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savage misses with a double jab

and McGregor counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGregor throws and elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGregor's guard. Nice move by Savage!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGregor is on top in guard.
McGregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGregor has Savage in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor trying to control the position.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
McGregor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Roland McGregor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body kick there by Savage.
McGregor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
McGregor misses with a body shot
and Savage counters with a head kick. That will keep McGregor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
Randy Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Nice combo by Savage! Oh, that's hurt him - McGregor falls to the canvas and Savage follows him into side control.

McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is not content to let Savage control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGregor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savage trying to control the action but McGregor is working from the bottom.
Savage grinds an elbow into McGregor's temple.
Savage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGregor is avoiding damage well.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but McGregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
McGregor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savage off and has taken his back!

Savage is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will McGregor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
McGregor throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a shot to the body.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
Savage throws the left hand but McGregor avoids the punch easily.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage connects with a looping right hand.
Randy Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage tests McGregor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savage throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from McGregor misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Savage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Savage.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savage as he avoids it easily.
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
Savage takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Savage throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Savage counters with a low kick, right behind McGregor 's knee.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Randy Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGregor is looking to wear down Savage with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGregor checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Savage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage misses with a right hand
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savage thinking.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.

That's two 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 throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor slips under a jab.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savage won't be happy with that.
Savage taking a bit of punishment here - McGregor scoring with strikes.
McGregor advances nicely into full mount.
McGregor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGregor avoids the attempt from Savage to control.
Savage is trying to escape the mount.
Randy Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor landing strikes from the mount and Savage is in trouble!
Savage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape.
McGregor controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savage 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

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