PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demichell Savilo (ranked 9184 p4p, 490 weight class) and Michael Schumacher (ranked 7390 p4p, 447 weight class). Demichell Savilo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Savilo
vs
Schumacher

160 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demichell Savilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Schumacher!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schumacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savilo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savilo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schumacher is fending him off so far but Savilo persists. Nope, Schumacher circles away and we're back to standing.
Schumacher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schumacher misses with a head kick.
Schumacher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Savilo closes the distance and clinches.

Savilo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Schumacher closes the distance and pushes Savilo back into the cage.
Savilo wants a takedown.

Savilo breaks from the clinch.
Savilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savilo clinches.

Savilo successfully pulls guard.
Savilo is looking to stand up but Schumacher isn't so interested in that idea.
Savilo keeping moving, preventing Schumacher from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schumacher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Savilo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schumacher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schumacher wants to control from the top but Savilo keeps moving.

Savilo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Schumacher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schumacher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savilo just stands there and leans against the cage.

Savilo successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schumacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savilo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schumacher's guard.

Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Schumacher has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Savilo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schumacher looks winded!
Savilo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savilo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schumacher defends well and Savilo ends up having to push Schumacher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schumacher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schumacher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savilo is out of range.
Schumacher fails with the takedown
and Savilo counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savilo keeps the fight on the outside.
Schumacher looks to land a combination but Savilo avoids it well.
Savilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schumacher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schumacher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.
Schumacher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savilo. Savilo obviously looking to wear him down.
Savilo goes for a double leg but Schumacher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schumacher continues to drive forward.
Savilo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schumacher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savilo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savilo darts in looking for a takedown but Schumacher gets double underhooks and turns Savilo into the cage.
Savilo darts in looking for a takedown but Schumacher gets double underhooks and turns Savilo into the cage.

Schumacher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savilo is trying to defend but Schumacher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Savilo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Schumacher is on him like a limpet, forcing Savilo back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savilo has Schumacher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schumacher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schumacher wants to take the fight to the mat but Savilo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Savilo jumps into guard, dragging Schumacher to the mat.
Savilo is pulling down on Schumacher's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demichell Savilo dominated that round.
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.

Savilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savilo working Schumacher over with knees to the body.

Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schumacher can do to turn this around?
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Schumacher shows good takedown defense.
Savilo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schumacher misses with a takedown
and Savilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Schumacher.
Schumacher is breathing heavily.

Savilo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savilo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Savilo is adopting a defensive guard.
Schumacher pushing down on Savilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schumacher has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Savilo works to full guard.
Demichell Savilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savilo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savilo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savilo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schumacher is one step ahead there.

Savilo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schumacher gets underhooks to prevent Savilo's takedown attempt.
Schumacher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Schumacher prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo lands a nice knee to the body.

Savilo pulls guard.
Schumacher tries to free his leg and advance position but Savilo is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savilo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schumacher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schumacher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schumacher wants to get up but he can't break Savilo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Schumacher postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Savilo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schumacher, into his guard.

Schumacher looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Savilo gets to his feet - Schumacher follows without any prompting.
Schumacher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savilo.
Savilo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schumacher. That did some damage!

Savilo darts in and clinches Schumacher up against the cage.
Schumacher has a couple of punches blocked by Savilo.
Schumacher is trying to pull guard but Savilo has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo avoiding damage as Schumacher throws knees to the body.

Savilo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demichell Savilo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Savilo rushes Schumacher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
Savilo is controlling Schumacher's posture.
Savilo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Savilo wants to pass the guard but Schumacher is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savilo in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savilo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savilo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savilo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schumacher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schumacher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schumacher being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Savilo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savilo slips nicely into half guard.
Savilo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savilo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savilo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savilo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Savilo rushes Schumacher and presses him up against the cage.
Schumacher misses with a knee to the head.
Schumacher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savilo walks away with a smile on his face. Schumacher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schumacher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savilo.
Schumacher only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Schumacher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schumacher lands a lovely overhand right.
Schumacher fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demichell Savilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savilo, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demichell Savilo!