PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Mother - Danzig. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Savage
vs
Redfield

188 cm
20
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

The Empire - 15% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Redfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savage.
Redfield walks into a stiff left hand from Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage cracks Redfield with a good jab.
Redfield throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
A left lands for Savage.
Redfield walks into a left hand.
Savage takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Redfield misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Redfield throws an off balance right hand
and Redfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Savage throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Savage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redfield doesn't seem phased though.
Redfield moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Redfield off the cage and back into range.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redfield throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Redfield misses the jab.
Savage lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage lands an overhand right.
Savage lands with a cross.
Savage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savage cracks Redfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redfield momentarily.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
Redfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a left and a right that stings Redfield.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Redfield shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redfield misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage tries a low kick but Redfield avoids it.
Savage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Redfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage throws a low kick but Redfield moves out of range easily.
Savage lands a jab-cross combination.
Savage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Savage - just one landing.
Savage thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redfield.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Redfield looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redfield.
Savage tests Redfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redfield has time to react.
Redfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage sizes up Redfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Redfield.
Redfield misses with the combination.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around?
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfield.
Randy Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage jabs at Redfield's body.
Redfield throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage lands a jab to the head.
Redfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfield thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savage stuns Redfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Redfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage scores with a jab.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redfield.
Redfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savage thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.
Redfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Redfield is trying desperately to land a takedown but Savage is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Redfield.
Redfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Redfield moves his leg out of the way.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.

Redfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Savage tries to break free but Redfield pushes him back against the cage.
Redfield goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savage works over Redfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Savage lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage tests Redfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Redfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage scores with a jab.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Savage lands a jab.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redfield scrambles back to his feet.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Savage lands.
Redfield misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Redfield's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Redfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage staying out of range there.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage lands a jab.
Redfield throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redfield throws out the jab.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Redfield is just out of range.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Savage thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Redfield blocks the low kick.
Redfield lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage slips a straight right by Redfield.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage staying out of range there.
Redfield moves away from the strike by Savage.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redfield throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.

Redfield looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Redfield drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redfield throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redfield's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to hit a switch here but Savage passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Redfield there!
Savage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Redfield tries to control Savage's body but Savage pushes him off. Redfield squirms to his side and now Savage has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Redfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redfield wants to escape the position.
Redfield is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Redfield is in bad spot here.
Chris Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
A relieved looking Randy Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.