PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Jethro Savage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dean
vs
Savage

170 cm
32
193 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

185 cm
27
211 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jethro Savage!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Dean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dean.
Savage parries the strikes from Dean easily there. Dean is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savage to escape.
Dean takes a little break here. Savage wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Dean slips a nice elbow through Savage's hands, connecting with Savage's forehead.
Savage is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dean wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savage manages to get to full guard.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.
Savage throws a strike but Dean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Dean preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage wants to sweep here but Dean controlling him for the moment.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
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!
Dean with a nice head shot there.
Savage is trying to keep Dean in close.
Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dean throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
Savage looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Dean has wrist control.
Dean wants to stand up but Savage is controlling him.
Savage throws an elbow that misses. Dean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savage's guard. Nice move by Dean!
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dean's guard.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage throws an elbow that misses. Dean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savage's guard. Nice move by Dean!
Savage is trying to control the position but Dean postures up.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dean manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a big elbow that misses.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Dean is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jethro Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean misses with a hook
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Dean moved out of range nicely.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Savage counters with a nice right hand that sends Dean toppling to the canvas! Dean scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Savage finish him?!

Dean is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dean misses with a hook

and Savage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Savage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Savage lands a big shot there that rocks Dean but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Savage misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Savage thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Savage has hold of Dean's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dean manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Savage cracks Dean with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Savage!
Jethro Savage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.