PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demichell Savilo (ranked 25414 p4p, 509 weight class) and Robert Vanderwiel (ranked 5807 p4p, 397 weight class). The key to victory for Demichell Savilo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Savilo
vs
Vanderwiel

160 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 2 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Vanderwiel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanderwiel darts in and clinches Savilo up against the cage.
Savilo wants a takedown.
Vanderwiel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savilo's efforts to push away.
Savilo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vanderwiel avoids it.
Savilo stalls.
Savilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savilo blocks an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
Savilo is trying to break free.
Vanderwiel told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vanderwiel stalling the fight.
Vanderwiel taking a breather.
Vanderwiel pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel misses with an elbow strike.
Vanderwiel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Demichell Savilo has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Savilo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Savilo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel.
Savilo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vanderwiel is struggling to control the position.
Vanderwiel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Vanderwiel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vanderwiel throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderwiel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel scores with a hook to the body.
Vanderwiel 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 is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanderwiel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savilo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanderwiel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vanderwiel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanderwiel can't find room to land a body shot as Savilo controls the action.
Vanderwiel just leaning against Savilo, taking a breather.

Savilo pulls Vanderwiel into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vanderwiel stands and steps away. Savilo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Vanderwiel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vanderwiel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vanderwiel effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanderwiel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanderwiel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Savilo prevents a body shot from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is pushing Savilo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
Savilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Vanderwiel shows good takedown defense.
Savilo shoots in for a double leg but Vanderwiel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Vanderwiel moves into the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savilo or not.
Nice body punch from Vanderwiel - that landed with a thud.
Vanderwiel is pushing Savilo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Vanderwiel.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanderwiel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savilo's efforts to push away.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Vanderwiel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vanderwiel forces Savilo back against the cage and clinches.
Vanderwiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robert Vanderwiel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savilo tries to stall but Vanderwiel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vanderwiel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vanderwiel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanderwiel stalling in the clinch.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow.
Vanderwiel controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanderwiel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vanderwiel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel is pushing Savilo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vanderwiel content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robert Vanderwiel.
Savilo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanderwiel is fending him off so far but Savilo persists. Nope, Vanderwiel circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanderwiel throws a hook but Savilo blocks it.

Savilo gets tackled into the cage by Vanderwiel. Vanderwiel maintains the clinch.
Vanderwiel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savilo.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Demichell Savilo's cut is getting worse.
Savilo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanderwiel scores with a shoulder strike.
Savilo letting Vanderwiel take a breather here.
Savilo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vanderwiel just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel digs a right hand underneath Savilo's ribcage. Savilo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vanderwiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderwiel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savilo.
A hook to the body from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanderwiel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savilos head.

Demichell Savilo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vanderwiel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Vanderwiel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanderwiel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanderwiel.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vanderwiel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderwiel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savilo tries to land knees in the clinch but Vanderwiel avoids the damage to the body.
Vanderwiel leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanderwiel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanderwiel.
Savilo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vanderwiel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanderwiel scores with a hook to the body.
Vanderwiel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jeez, Demichell Savilo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demichell Savilo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Vanderwiel!