PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savage
vs
Taylor

182 cm
31
215 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor wants to break free but Savage has control.

Taylor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Savage can't fight it off and eventually Taylor manages to take the fight to the floor. Savage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
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.
Savage pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Savage's attempts to control the action.
Savage looking to finish with strikes here!
Savage throwing strikes here but Taylor is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taylor trying to move into half guard but instead Savage has managed to sweep!
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savage is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Savage thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Savage!
Savage bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor controls Savage momentarily but Savage frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Savage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Savage wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savage pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savage looking to control.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage trying to strike off his back.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Taylor has control of Savage's left arm, preventing Savage from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage with a nice head shot there.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Taylor seems keen to control Savage's posture.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Taylor cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Taylor gets caught napping as Savage dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Savage advances to half guard.
Savage wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Savage sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Savage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Taylor!
Taylor tries to hold on but Savage pushes him away.
Savage looking to finish with strikes here!
Taylor gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savage is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Randy Savage just wasn't active enough.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savage.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savage trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
Randy Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Savage scoring with punches and elbows.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage tries to score with some ground and pound. Taylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savage throws a strike aimed at the side of Taylor's head but Taylor avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Randy Savage waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Balls Recovery (160)'s logo in front of the cameras.