PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Chapron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapron comes to the cage accompanied by Aphex Twin - Melodies from Mars 10. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chapron
vs
Sav

196 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BC FightWear
Renegade Extreme Fightwear

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 New York, Marcel Chapron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Sav!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sav drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sav wants to pass the guard but Chapron is keeping the position.

Sav drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chapron manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sav has Chapron in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sav should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Sav is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chapron tries to stand but Sav is controlling from the bottom.

Sav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapron tries to stand but Sav is controlling from the bottom.

Sav throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapron.
Chapron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapron.
Chapron tries to stand but Sav is controlling from the bottom.
Chapron wants to control from the top but Sav keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Chapron darts in and clinches Sav up against the cage.
Sav fails to pull guard.
Chapron gets underhooks to prevent Sav's takedown attempt.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcel Chapron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sav.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.
Chapron gets underhooks to prevent Sav's takedown attempt.
Sav looks gassed!
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.

It looks like Joe Sav has been cut.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Chapron landing knees to the body.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sav letting Chapron take a breather here.
Chapron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Chapron lands an elbow inside.
Chapron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Chapron lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chapron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chapron lands a nice knee to the body.
Chapron lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chapron lands a knee to the body.
Chapron lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapron gets underhooks to prevent Sav's takedown attempt.
Chapron lands an elbow inside that Sav shrugs off.
Chapron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Chapron is looking to control Sav's arms but Sav gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chapron has his back to the cage.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Sav being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Sav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chapron lands an elbow that stopped Sav in his tracks for a moment.
Chapron lands a nice elbow.
Chapron scores with a knee to the head.
Chapron crunches a lovely knee into Sav's ribcage.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Chapron.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sav is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chapron gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chapron lands an elbow that stopped Sav in his tracks for a moment.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Chapron using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chapron lands a damaging elbow.
Chapron lands a nice elbow.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sav jumps guard but Chapron stands there with Sav around his waist. Sav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapron tries to land knees in the clinch but Sav avoids the damage to the body.

Sav gets control of Chapron's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sav will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Sav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chapron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chapron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chapron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chapron gets to his feet - Sav follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Chapron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sav's cut.
That's time! Chapron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chapron lands a high kick!
Chapron connects with a solid leg kick.
Sav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapron's waist but Chapron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sav off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sav shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapron tries to sprawl out of it but Sav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sav takes a step back to recover.
Chapron scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Chapron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapron scores with a body shot.

Chapron clinches up against the cage.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chapron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chapron lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapron lands an elbow inside that Sav shrugs off.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcel Chapron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sav.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapron lands an elbow inside that Sav shrugs off.
Sav takes an elbow to the temple.
Chapron lands a nice knee to the body.
Sav is trying to drag Chapron to the mat but Chapron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chapron pushes Sav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chapron smiles and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Chapron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chapron cracks the inside of Sav's front leg.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sav throws a right and a left that both miss.

Chapron clinches.
Chapron landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chapron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sav's defenses.
Chapron lands an elbow inside.
Chapron tries to land knees in the clinch but Sav avoids the damage to the body.
Sav jumps guard but Chapron stands there with Sav around his waist. Sav gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chapron lands an elbow just above Sav 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sav ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sav no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Chapron decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sav moves out of range of the body kick from Chapron.
Chapron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chapron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chapron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chapron throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sav closes the distance and clinches up with Chapron, looking for a takedown. Sav pushes Chapron against the cage but Chapron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sav shoots in but no luck this time.
Chapron fails to land with a series of punches.
Sav looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chapron throws a sloppy head kick and Sav moves out of range easily.

Chapron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chapron missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chapron using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sav is trying to drag Chapron to the mat but Chapron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sav tries to pull guard but Chapron holds him up against the cage and eventually Sav drops back down to his feet.
Marcel Chapron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chapron lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sav tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chapron lands an elbow that stopped Sav in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chapron.
Chapron unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chapron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapron has him pressed against the cage.
Sav can't get the takedown.
Chapron trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Chapron.
Chapron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chapron smiles and moves away.
Chapron stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapron lands with a nice body kick.
Chapron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chapron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sav fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marcel Chapron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapron throws a wild body kick that Sav sees coming a mile off.
Chapron tries to clinch up.
Chapron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcel Chapron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sav shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapron but Chapron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sav has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chapron.
Chapron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sav tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sav misses with a takedown attempt - Chapron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapron thuds his shin into the meat of Sav's side.
Sav tries to clinch but Chapron moves out of range.
Sav throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chapron's waist but Chapron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sav off to one side.
Sav takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Chapron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Sav's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Chapron is looking to land body kicks.
Sav fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sav keeps the fight on the outside.
Sav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chapron feints and then cracks Sav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sav down.
Chapron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chapron throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chapron!

Chapron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chapron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chapron lands a nice knee to the body.
Sav wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcel Chapron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Sav.
Chapron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chapron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sav can do to turn this around?
Chapron landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapron stalling in the clinch but Sav improves position.

Sav turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sav manages to end up in side control.

Sav looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sav has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chapron is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sav yanks on the arm and Chapron is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sav.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Sav!