PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music. Savage has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savage
vs
Redenbacher

185 cm
32
211 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

190 cm
34
220 lbs
32 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jethro Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redenbacher tries to land a leg kick but Savage saw it coming and moves away.
Redenbacher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savage is out of range.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redenbacher misses with a double jab.
Savage avoids the body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savage. That's going to slow Redenbacher down.
A nice combination there by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Jethro Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redenbacher misses the jab.
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher lands a slapping body shot.

Redenbacher has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Redenbacher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage prevents a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher misses with some punches.
Redenbacher lands a right hand.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Redenbacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Savage blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redenbacher misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Redenbacher fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a shoulder strike.

Redenbacher breaks the clinch.
Redenbacher looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Redenbacher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Savage.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Redenbacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savage throws a series of punches but Redenbacher avoids them all with ease.
Redenbacher takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage slips under a jab.
Redenbacher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Redenbacher which made him look bad.
Savage is breathing heavily.
A cross from Redenbacher lands.
Redenbacher scores with a kick to the body.
Redenbacher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savage rather than just go for the knockout.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redenbacher with a hook.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Redenbacher scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.

Savage tries to keep at a distance but Redenbacher has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage blocking some punches.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Redenbacher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redenbacher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redenbacher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redenbacher has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Redenbacher lands a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redenbacher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Redenbacher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orville Redenbacher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Redenbacher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage misses with the combination.
Redenbacher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redenbacher pinned against the cage. Redenbacher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Redenbacher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redenbacher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savage.
Redenbacher throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redenbacher throws a head kick that misses.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Savage misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redenbacher. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Redenbacher throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Redenbacher slams his shin into Savage's torso.
Redenbacher lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Redenbacher scores with a leg kick.
Redenbacher stuns Savage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage blocks a head kick by Redenbacher.
That kick from Redenbacher tenderised Savage's leg. Savage is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Redenbacher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savage at a distance.
Redenbacher tries to land a front kick but Savage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redenbacher looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick but Savage checks it.
Redenbacher swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws the kick towards the body but Savage avoids it.
Redenbacher cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Redenbacher looks for the body kick but Savage saw that one coming.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Redenbacher connects with a single shot there.
Redenbacher scores with a hook to the body. Savage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redenbacher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Redenbacher thows a body kick. Savage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Redenbacher has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Redenbacher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Savage is rocked!
Redenbacher sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Savage's defenses. It connects perfectly with Savage's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orville Redenbacher!
During a confident post fight interview, Orville Redenbacher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jethro Savage had this to say: 'You know what... I went in there, did my best... Took this fight on short notice with a decent injury. But I tried my best. Thank you'.