PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Savage
vs
Santos

195 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

197 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Beast Body

Ka-POW Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Daniel Santos has been cut.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Savage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Savage looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.

Savage has closed the distance and engaged Santos in a clinch.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a good low kick that Savage was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a double jab

and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Andy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Santos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Savage misses with a double jab

and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.

Santos pulls Savage into guard.
Santos is controlling Savage's posture.

Santos working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Santos 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.
Santos controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing Savage from standing up.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Santos looking to control.

Daniel Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Andy Savage has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Santos.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniel Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.

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.

Santos has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Santos manages to pull guard.
Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Savage has given up his back. Will we see Santos going for some submissions?
Even with his hooks in, Santos manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Santos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Savage has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to control Savage but Savage is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Santos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Savage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Savage for a finish.
Santos is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Santos gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Santos gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Santos apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.

Santos rushes Savage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Santos successfully pulls guard.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.

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.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
Santos 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.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Santos manages to pass to side control.

Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.

Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
Santos trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Santos works his way into side control.

Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage parries the strikes from Santos easily there. Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savage to escape.

Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but Santos drags him back down.

Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos working the strikes but Savage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Santos!