PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donte Lott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Savvidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donte Lott has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lott
vs
Savvidis

220 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

167 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donte Lott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexis Savvidis !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Savvidis feints and as Lott raises his hands in defense, Savvidis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lott is trying to keep Savvidis in close.
Lott throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Savvidis trying to control but Lott is working from the bottom.
Lott is adopting a defensive guard.
Savvidis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexis Savvidis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Lott gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lott trying to keep a closed guard but Savvidis is proving a slippery customer.
Lott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savvidis trying to control but Lott is working from the bottom.
Savvidis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lott seems keen to control Savvidis 's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Donte Lott just wasn't active enough.

Savvidis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lott sprawls well initially but Savvidis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savvidis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savvidis trying to control the action but Lott is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexis Savvidis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Savvidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Savvidis with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Savvidis as Lott shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savvidis .
Donte Lott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Savvidis .
Savvidis misses with a takedown attempt

and Lott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savvidis won't be happy with that.
Savvidis looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lott slows the pace down.
Savvidis is trying to improve his position.
Savvidis trying his best to control but Lott has mounted him.
Savvidis is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savvidis is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Savvidis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lott throws a head kick but Savvidis moves out of range.
Savvidis misses with a double jab.

Savvidis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savvidis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Savvidis pushes Lott up against the cage in a clinch.
Savvidis tries to pull guard but Lott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savvidis trying to stall but Lott improves his position.
Savvidis is trying to force a seperation but Lott has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savvidis decides to pull guard.
Lott preventing the sweep.
Savvidis controls Lott momentarily but Lott frees himself.
Alexis Savvidis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lott works over Savvidis with some ground and pound from guard.
Savvidis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savvidis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexis Savvidis was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Lott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvidis moves into full guard.
Lott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savvidis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lott manages to get himself to full guard.
Lott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savvidis wants to control from the top but Lott keeps moving.
Lott wants to sweep here but Savvidis controlling him for the moment.
Lott lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Savvidis throws an elbow that misses. Lott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savvidis 's guard. Nice move by Lott!
Lott preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savvidis trying to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexis Savvidis wasn't active enough on the ground.

Lott gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lott prevents Savvidis from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexis Savvidis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Savvidis gets a clinch.
Lott prevents Savvidis from breaking the clinch.
Savvidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lott misses with a knee strike.
Savvidis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savvidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donte Lott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Savvidis .
Lott stops a takedown attempt from Savvidis .

Lott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvidis tries for a takedown but Lott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Savvidis rushes Lott and presses him up against the cage.
Savvidis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savvidis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lott fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Savvidis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lott, pushing him back against the cage.
Lott prevents Savvidis from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savvidis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexis Savvidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savvidis tries for a takedown but Lott circles away easily

and Lott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savvidis won't be happy with that.
Savvidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lott controls the position from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Lott's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Lott decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savvidis to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Savvidis is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Donte Lott wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savvidis throws a leg kick that misses.

Lott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savvidis on his heels. He'll look to pass Savvidis 's guard now, I'm sure.
Lott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Lott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savvidis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Savvidis !
Alexis Savvidis took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.