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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Jane is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savage.
Jane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savage clinches up against the cage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Jane.
Jane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Savage.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage scores with a hook to the body.
Jane wants a takedown but no success here.
Jane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jane.
Savage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jane uses from the top position.
Jane wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Jane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savage manages to get himself to full guard.
Jane stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control Jane's posture but Jane avoids it.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savage struggling a bit here.
Jane trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to control but Jane postures up.
Jane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jane is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Jane working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jane is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Savage pushes Jane up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jane checks the leg kick.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Jane is just out of range.
Savage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savage checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Savage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Jane's head.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage slowing the pace effectively.
Jane working hard to break the clinch.
Savage digs a right hand into Jane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jane's gas tank.
Savage lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jane is breathing heavily.
Jane has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Savage.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jane can do to turn this around?
Savage just leaning against Jane, taking a breather.
Jane stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage scores with a hook to the body.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savage avoiding damage.
Jane can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Savage.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jane.
Rocky Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jane backwards.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Savage lands a good knee to the midsection. Jane won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Savage.
Jane managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Jane avoids the damage to the body.
Jane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jane.
Good body shot from Savage.
Savage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a body punch.
Savage effectively controlling the action here.
Savage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Jane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Savage connects with a couple of short punches.
Savage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savage wants to control from the top but Jane keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Savage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage lands a nice uppercut.
Jane trying to stall but Savage improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Savage.
Savage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Savage lands a hook that snaps the head of Jane backwards.
Jane takes a shot to the head.
Jane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Jane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Jane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage drives through and clinches with Jane against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage taking a breather.
Come on Savage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage stalling against the cage.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Jane controls his hands.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jane or not.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage gets a clinch.
Jane looking to stall.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Jane's ribcage. Jane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage closes the distance and pushes Jane back into the cage.
Savage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage scores with a shot to the side of Jane's head.
Savage gets through Jane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage gets through Jane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage tries to work over Jane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savage to keep the fight standing.
Jane stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Jane controls the action.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jane avoids it really well and circles away.
Jane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Jane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savage defending well as Jane loads up on a big left hand.
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jane fails to land.
Savage landing knees to the head.
Jane is looking to break free of the clinch but Savage has double underhooks.
Jane blocks a body shot from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rocky Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jane's calf.
Savage has managed to clinch.
Rocky Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage lands an uppercut.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jane tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Jane drops back down to his feet.
Tom Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Savage!
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