PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patricia Aguirre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aguirre
vs
Savage

168 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patricia Aguirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguirre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.

Savage rushes Aguirre and presses him up against the cage.

Aguirre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Savage regains 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.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Aguirre is proving a slippery customer.
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aguirre controls the pace.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aguirre passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Aguirre wants to get back to his feet.
Aguirre is controlling the pace.
Savage is trying to stand.
Aguirre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patricia Aguirre.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguirre.
Aguirre tries to stand but Savage is controlling his head.
Savage is trying to work for a sweep but Aguirre has mounted him!
Aguirre really is a fat lump.
Aguirre trying to control but Savage is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre controlling from the full mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aguirre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Savage is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre controlling from mount.
Savage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Aguirre is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Savage can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aguirre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguirre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Savage hang on?

It looks like Jeff Savage has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patricia Aguirre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Savage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aguirre looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Aguirre drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aguirre manages to get himself to full guard.
Aguirre keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.

Aguirre working for a triangle but Savage defends it easily.
Aguirre is adopting a defensive guard.
Aguirre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguirre controlling Savage's posture.

Aguirre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Aguirre is working an open guard so Savage takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Aguirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a head kick!
Aguirre misses with a series of wild punches.
Aguirre misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Savage is breathing heavily.

Aguirre gets a double leg takedown into Savage's guard.
Aguirre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aguirre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aguirre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aguirre tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to escape the position but Aguirre is controlling the position.

Aguirre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aguirre tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee asks Aguirre politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aguirre prefers to stall for the moment though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patricia Aguirre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Aguirre instigates a clinch.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Aguirre has him pressed against the cage.

Aguirre pulls Savage into guard.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Aguirre.
Aguirre keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Aguirre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savage is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savage is looking for a sweep. Aguirre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Aguirre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Aguirre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aguirre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savage taking some punishment here, with Aguirre in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Aguirre has control of the leg.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aguirre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aguirre tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Savage.
Aguirre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage tries to roll over but Aguirre keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aguirre is looking for a kimura here.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Aguirre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Aguirre is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.
Savage is trying is best to control the position here.
Aguirre is taking a breather. Savage 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Patricia Aguirre just wasn't active enough.

Aguirre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savage's half guard.
Jeff Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patricia Aguirre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguirre prevents Savage from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patricia Aguirre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aguirre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patricia Aguirre!