PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard comes to the cage accompanied by Voivod- Tribal convictions. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Savard
vs
Zorro

191 cm
20
222 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zorro moves into the clinch successfully.
Zorro tries to stall but Savard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zorro is working for takedown but Savard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zorro looking to throw knees to the head but Savard is blocking nicely.
Zorro prevents Savard from breaking the clinch.
Savard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro throws an elbow but it misses.
Savard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zorro gets underhooks to prevent Savard's takedown attempt.

Zorro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savard prevents Zorro from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zorro's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savard stands and steps away. Zorro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savard avoids the head kick by Zorro.
A head kick by Zorro misses
and Savard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zorro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zorro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zorro tries to close the distance and clinch but Savard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Zorro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorro blocks a head kick by Savard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Savard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zorro's guard now.
Zorro is looking to stand up but Savard isn't so interested in that idea.
Zorro looks gassed!
Savard is pushing down on Zorro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zorro is fighting to maintain full guard but Savard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Serge Savard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick from Savard lands but Zorro takes it in his stride.
Zorro throws a leg kick
and Savard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Zorro misses
and Savard counters with a low kick, right behind Zorro 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard avoids the head kick by Zorro.

Savard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Savard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Zorro misses

and Savard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zorro's guard now.
Savard 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Savard gets to his feet. Zorro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savard shoots in and bounces Zorro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Savard stops Zorro from standing up.

Savard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Savard lands a head kick!

Savard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zorro's guard.
Zorro is wriggling around but Savard manages to pass to half guard.
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!
Savard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro wants to get back to his feet.
Savard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serge Savard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savard misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Zorro.

Savard moves into the clinch.

Savard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Zorro moves out of range easily.
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zorro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Zorro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zorro is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Savard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zorro's head.

Zorro is rocked!
Crunch! Savard slams his shin into Zorro's torso.
Zorro is still on wobbly legs! Can Savard finish him?
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorro seems to have recovered his senses.
Zorro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savard avoids it really well and circles away.
Zorro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Savard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savard stops Zorro from getting back to his feet.

Savard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that Zorro semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zorro's head.
Zorro avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard lands a head kick. Zorro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zorro misses with a head kick.
Zorro avoids the head kick by Savard.
Zuese Zorro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Savard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Savard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zorro to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zorro tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zorro lands a head kick. Savard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savard avoids the head kick by Zorro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Zorro moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a head kick that half lands.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses.
Savard delivers a nice body kick.
Zorro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses.
Savard throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard connects with a high kick.
Savard scoring well with a low kick there.
Savard blocks a head kick by Zorro.

Savard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zorro is trying to defend but Savard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zorro pushes Savard off looking to stand but Savard dives back in and keeps control.
Serge Savard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Savard decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Savard.
Zorro blocks a head kick by Savard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorro is looking to clinch but Savard is avoiding it.
Serge Savard is winning the standup battle so far.

Savard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zorro napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Savard decides to stand back up.
Savard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savard thows a body kick. Zorro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.

Savard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Savard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savard controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Savard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zorro for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Serge Savard just wasn't active enough.
Savard lands a slapping body shot.
Savard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zorro's calf.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Zorro moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Zorro gets a takedown into half guard.
Savard tries to kick Zorro off but Zorro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Savard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savard scores with a head kick. Zorro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorro throws a leg kick but Savard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zorro misses with a takedown
and Savard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zorro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zorro tries to land a body kick
and Savard counters with a head kick. That will keep Zorro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zorro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savard throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Zorro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savard tries to avoid it but Zorro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savard to the ground. Savard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serge Savard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zuese Zorro.
Zorro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zorro.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Zorro avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Savard lands a head kick that stumbles Zorro and the fighters go to the mat.
Zorro is looking to stand up but Savard isn't so interested in that idea.

Savard stands and steps away. Zorro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savard connects with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zorro tries to clinch but Savard is having none of it.
Savard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Zorro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zorro looks to land a body kick but Savard moved away.
Zorro misses with a takedown attempt - Savard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
Zorro blocks a head kick by Savard.
Zorro tries for a takedown but Savard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savard, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard lands with a slapping head kick.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savard.
Zorro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard lands a head kick. Zorro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zorro looks to throw a body kick
and Savard counters with a nice body kick.
Zorro throws a sloppy head kick and Savard moves out of range easily.
Savard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zorro.
Zorro pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard scores with a head kick.

Savard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zorro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savard content just to control the position here.
Zorro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard had his way with Zuese Zorro in that round.
That's time! Savard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Zorro gets caught flat footed, as Savard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Savard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Savard.

Savard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zorro's guard.
Zorro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zorro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savard 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serge Savard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savard throws a head kick but Zorro moves out of range.
Savard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zorro avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard blocks a head kick by Zorro.
Savard lands with a slapping head kick.
Zorro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savard.
Zorro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zorro is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro takes a kick to the side of the head.

A head kick lands from Savard that sends Zorro to the canvas. Zorro tries to scramble back to his feet but Savard brings him back down into side control.
Zorro is looking to get back to his feet here but Savard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Zorro's back.
Zorro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savard keeps control of the position easily here as Zorro tries to buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zorro doesn't escape.
Zuese Zorro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

We're going to have a standup here because Serge Savard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zorro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savard.
Savard scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Zorro throws a head kick but Savard moves out of range.
Serge Savard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savard scores with a head kick. Zorro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Savard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Savard!
Serge Savard is the new heavyweight champion!