PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Boggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shea Savargo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savargo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trivium - In Waves kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Boggins
vs
Savargo

180 cm
21
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Dick Fish FightWear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Humphrey Boggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shea Savargo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savargo throws a sloppy head kick and Boggins moves out of range easily.
Savargo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savargo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boggins.
Savargo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boggins dodges the punch combination from Savargo.
Savargo scores with a one two! Boggins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Savargo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Savargo.
Savargo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boggins under the eye.
Savargo shoots for a double leg takedown but Boggins sprawls well. He's pushed Savargo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savargo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savargo slaps away a takedown attempt from Boggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Boggins gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boggins works his way into side control.
Boggins works to advance to full mount. Savargo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boggins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Humphrey Boggins just wasn't active enough.
Savargo misses with a head kick.
Savargo shoots in for a takedown but Boggins shows good takedown defense.
Humphrey Boggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shea Savargo.
Boggins dives in and grabs Savargo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savargo pushes down on Boggins's head and hops out.
Boggins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savargo as he jumps to the side.
Boggins walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boggins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boggins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savargo.
Savargo looks gassed!
Savargo throws a nice looking combination but Boggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savargo wants to land a leg kick but Boggins is out of range.
Boggins shoots in and drives through. Savargo sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savargo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boggins.
Savargo jabs at Boggins's body.
Savargo throws a series of punches but Boggins avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Humphrey Boggins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boggins shoots in for a double leg but Savargo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savargo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boggins with a poor takedown
and Savargo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savargo scores with a jab.
Savargo tries a head kick but it misses.
Savargo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shea Savargo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savargo throws a nice looking combination but Boggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savargo throws a series of punches but Boggins moves out of range.
Savargo throws a looping overhand right but Boggins ducks down to avoid it.
Savargo is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boggins checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savargo looks to score with a jab to the body but Boggins is just out of range.
Boggins blocks a jab.
Boggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savargo is fending him off so far but Boggins persists. Nope, Savargo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humphrey Boggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Savargo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boggins was covering up waiting for the punch and Savargo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savargo won't allow Boggins to get back to his feet.
Savargo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Humphrey Boggins just wasn't active enough.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boggins.
Boggins controls the position.
Boggins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savargo for as long as he can get away with.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Humphrey Boggins just wasn't active enough.
Boggins shoots in for a double leg but Savargo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savargo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Savargo.
Boggins shoots for a double leg takedown but Savargo sprawls well. He's pushed Boggins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Humphrey Boggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savargo misses with a hook. Boggins ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savargo slaps away a takedown attempt from Boggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Savargo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boggins's half guard.
Boggins is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shea Savargo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Boggins as Savargo shoots in.
Savargo lunges at Boggins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boggins's hand.
Savargo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savargo.
Humphrey Boggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shea Savargo.
Boggins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boggins dodges the punch combination from Savargo.
Savargo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boggins shoots in and drives through. Savargo sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savargo stuffs the takedown attempt from Boggins. Boggins gets slowly back to his feet.
Boggins leaves Savargo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boggins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savargo avoids it really well and circles away.
Savargo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boggins takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savargo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boggins is fending him off so far but Savargo persists. Nope, Boggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Savargo throws a nice looking combination but Boggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shea Savargo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Savargo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boggins is defended easily by Savargo.
Nice takedown defense from Savargo. No joy for Boggins on that attempt.
Savargo shoots in looking for a takedown but Boggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savargo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savargo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boggins avoids the head kick by Savargo.

Savargo tries to sprawl but Boggins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boggins is controlling the pace.
Boggins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boggins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savargo is trying to stand up.
Boggins controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Boggins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boggins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Boggins!