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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcelo George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Warren Savage!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage looks to land a combination but George avoids it well.
Savage pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces George back to the cage. Savage follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Marcelo George has been cut.
Savage feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
George throws a big elbow that misses.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
George might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
George throws a big elbow that misses.
George really is a fat lump.
Savage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
George drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now George has Savage in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
George wants to sweep but no luck.
George manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
George chips away with some ground and pound.
George postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Savage has clasped his hands together around George's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but George sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
George tries to get back to half guard but can't.
George regains half guard.
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 seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage with the ground and pound but George uses the opportunity to regain guard.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
George is working hard here to advance position.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as George works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
George throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is working for an americana but Savage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst George was thinking about the submission.
George throwing strikes but missing.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
George connects with a couple of short punches.
George throwing strikes but missing.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage looks winded!
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
George throwing strikes but missing.
George in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease.
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into George's guard.
George tries to strike from the bottom.
George is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo George's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
George shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savage is trying to defend but George finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
George is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
George is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
George working the head and body with strikes.
George not landing any meaningful shots this time.
George is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
George is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage is breathing heavily.
George missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
George is looking for a kimura here.
George is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
George throwing shots but Savage is blocking nicely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
George is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
George working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from George.
Savage wants to stand up but George is controlling him.
George with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Savage lands a jab-cross combination.
Savage throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease.
George fails to land the takedown.
Savage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. George manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage has gone for a leg lock! George slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard.
George thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
George is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Warren Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcelo George's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcelo George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and George tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Savage.
Warren Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
George appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savage with the ground and pound but George uses the opportunity to regain guard.
George is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
George is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
George is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
George is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
George is working for a submission of some sort.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Savage. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
George missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with George in particular looking to stall.
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.
George is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time George.
George decides to stand and escape the position.
George dives in for a single leg takedown but Savage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, George rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savage's guard! Nice work there by George!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.
George connects with a couple of short punches.
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George gets to his feet - Savage follows without any prompting.
Warren Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George gets a clinch.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. George has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and George counters with a nice body shot.
George shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed George's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As George backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but George manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George gets caught flat footed, as Savage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Savage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
George trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage won't allow George to sweep him here.
Savage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and George dives on top into guard.
George is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
George throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warren Savage.
I've got Savage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Savage!
Warren Savage spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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