PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Aschenbreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - It's my life. Aschenbreaker has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Savage
vs
Aschenbreaker

184 cm
34
185 lbs
24 - 23 - 0

188 cm
39
183 lbs
28 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oleg Aschenbreaker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage shoots and misses
and Aschenbreaker counters with a left to the body.

Savage gets caught napping as Aschenbreaker dives in and scores a takedown. Savage manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aschenbreaker tries to stand but Savage is controlling from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aschenbreaker wanted to stand there but Savage had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Savage working for a triangle but Aschenbreaker defends it easily.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Aschenbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aschenbreaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aschenbreaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aschenbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savage has Aschenbreaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Aschenbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aschenbreaker wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker tries to land a front kick but Savage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aschenbreaker tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage throws a head kick that misses
and Aschenbreaker counters with a straight right hand.
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aschenbreaker.
Savage misses with a head kick.

Savage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aschenbreaker's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aschenbreaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aschenbreaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aschenbreaker is on top in guard.
Aschenbreaker wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aschenbreaker misses with a takedown

and Savage counters with a single leg into guard. Aschenbreaker didn't expect that.
Jackson Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Aschenbreaker is retaining full guard.
Savage stands and throws Aschenbreaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aschenbreaker is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage trying to control the action but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.

Savage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aschenbreaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savage's guard! Nice work there by Aschenbreaker!
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 Jackson Savage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aschenbreaker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage counters with a head kick.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage looks for a takedown but Aschenbreaker sprawls well.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Aschenbreaker tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aschenbreaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aschenbreaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savage wants to control from the top but Aschenbreaker keeps moving.
Aschenbreaker is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.

Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Aschenbreaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage stands and throws Aschenbreaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Aschenbreaker is defending well.

Savage tries for a kimura but Aschenbreaker is defending well.
Aschenbreaker can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aschenbreaker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aschenbreaker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aschenbreaker tries to escape but Savage is in control.

Savage tries for a kimura but Aschenbreaker is defending well.
Aschenbreaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aschenbreaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savage trying to control the action but Aschenbreaker is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Savage swings around for an armbar but Aschenbreaker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savage's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Savage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Aschenbreaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savage's calf.
Aschenbreaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aschenbreaker somewhat.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick
and Aschenbreaker counters with a head kick. That will keep Savage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aschenbreaker shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Aschenbreaker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Savage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savage is trying to control the position but Aschenbreaker postures up.
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.
Aschenbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aschenbreaker tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aschenbreaker to the ground. Aschenbreaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aschenbreaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker avoids the head kick by Savage.
Jackson Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Savage misses

and Aschenbreaker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aschenbreaker trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Aschenbreaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Aschenbreaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aschenbreaker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aschenbreaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Aschenbreaker won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Savage wants to control but Aschenbreaker passes easily into half guard.
Aschenbreaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.

Savage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aschenbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Jackson Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aschenbreaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aschenbreaker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aschenbreaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aschenbreaker trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
Aschenbreaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aschenbreaker not doing much here.
Oleg Aschenbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oleg Aschenbreaker.
Aschenbreaker misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Aschenbreaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savage 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Savage!
Jackson Savage decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.