Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Ambe vs Luvic
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Wali connects with a jab.
Wali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Savilo gets tackled into the ropes by Wali. Wali maintains the clinch.
Savilo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wali smiles and moves away.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily.
Wali jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Savilo swats away the attempt to clinch by Wali.
Savilo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wali. Wali gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Wali forces Savilo back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wali is trying to drag Savilo to the mat but Savilo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gato Wali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Savilo jumps guard but Wali turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Wali doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Wali successfully pulls guard.
Wali keeping moving, preventing Savilo from controlling successfully.
Savilo is pushing down on Wali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wali is fighting to maintain full guard but Savilo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savilo trying to control from half guard but Wali is working away. #SUB2#
Savilo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Wali is looking to control Savilo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wali avoid being mounted?
Savilo is looking to take a break and control but Wali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wali is looking for a sweep. Savilo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wali is trying to stand up here but Savilo is controlling him well.
Wali manages to get to full guard.
Wali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Savilo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wali is proving hard to escape from.
Savilo preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savilo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Savilo blocks a head kick by Wali.
No luck for Wali with that takedown attempt.
Wali wants to clinch
and Savilo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Wali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the ropes. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savilo dives in and grabs Wali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wali pushes down on Savilo's head and hops out.
Wali is looking for a counter combo.
Savilo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savilo tries for a takedown but Wali circles away easily#TD#
so Wali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savilo has a closed guard, preventing Wali from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wali pushes down on Savilo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savilo is refusing to be controlled, as Wali sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gato Wali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wali.
Wali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Wali backs off Savilo throws a huge counter combo but Wali manages to avoid it all.
Savilo wants to clinch.
Wali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.
Savilo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savilo misses with a few strikes there.
Wali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo shoots in but no luck this time.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wali but Wali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savilo looks for a takedown but Wali sprawls well.
Gato Wali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.#T1#
Savilo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wali. That did some damage!
Wali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.#CL#
Savilo gets tackled into the ropes by Wali. Wali maintains the clinch.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Wali won't allow it.
Wali 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. Wali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savilo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Wali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savilo tries to kick Wali off in order to stand up. Wali Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savilo can do to turn this around?
Wali wants to stand but Savilo is controlling his arm.
Savilo wants to control but Wali postures up.#T2#
Savilo is breathing heavily.
Wali tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wali working away.
Wali trying to control the action but Savilo is working from the bottom.
Savilo looks to move to half guard but instead Wali has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Savilo is squirming around, avoiding Wali's attempts to control the action.
Wali working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wali tries to control but Savilo wriggling away.
Wali working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Wali is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Savilo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savilo is squirming around, avoiding Wali's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Wali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savilo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wali wants to take his opponent's back but Savilo doesn't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Wali jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Savilo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wali wants to control but Savilo is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gato Wali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savilo can pounce on him.
Savilo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Savilo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wali with a poor takedown
and Savilo counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Savilo as Wali shoots in.
Savilo keeps the fight on the outside.
Wali slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savilo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gato Wali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wali has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Savilo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savilo keeps control of Wali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Savilo wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Savilo pulls guard.
Wali throws a big elbow that misses.
Gato Wali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savilo wants to stand and escape but Wali is having none of it.
Wali throwing strikes but missing.
Wali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Savilo, not yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savilo trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wali as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Savilo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wali to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Wali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wali wants to control from the top but Savilo keeps moving. #T3#
Wali tries to free his leg and advance position but Savilo is retaining full guard.
Wali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savilo keeping full guard, as Wali tries to pass.
Wali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wali has a takedown stuffed.
Savilo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Demichell Savilo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savilo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Wali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savilo!
Wali connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savilo some visible discomfort.
Wali scoring with punches from side control.
Savilo tries to buck Wali off but Wali is having none of it.
Savilo struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wali tries for a kimura but Savilo is defending well.
Demichell Savilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gato Wali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wali is looking to take a break and control but Savilo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gato Wali.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wali, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gato Wali!
A victorious Gato Wali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Darrow v Kasparaitis
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Luvic just misses with a punch to the body.
Savilo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Luvic.
Savilo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luvic's waist but Luvic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savilo off to one side.
Luvic fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Savilo drives through and clinches with Luvic against the cage. #BC2#
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Savilo 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.
Savilo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Luvic eats them both and turns towards Savilo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Savilo misses with a takedown attempt - Luvic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luvic dives in and grabs Savilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes down on Luvic's head and hops out.#CL2#
Savilo rushes Luvic and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Luvic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savilo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Luvic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savilo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Luvic holds him up against the cage and eventually Savilo drops back down to his feet.
Santo Luvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.#T1##TD#
Luvic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savilo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Luvic manages to pass to mount!
Savilo wants to hold on but Luvic pushes him away.
Luvic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luvic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savilo can't escape the position.
Luvic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luvic avoids the attempt from Savilo to control.
Luvic unloading with bombs!#T2#
Savilo tries to hold on but Luvic postures up.
Savilo blocking the ground and pound.
Luvic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Savilo to take his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luvic controlling from the back.
Luvic lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Savilo hold on?!
Luvic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Luvic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Luvic misses with an elbow to the head.
Luvic loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Savilo hold on?
Luvic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Luvic looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savilo showing good submission defense here.
Luvic is landing with strikes. Savilo can't take much more of this.#T4#
I would not like to be Savilo right now.
Savilo rolls, trying to escape but Luvic keeps control of the position.
Luvic controlling from the back.
Savilo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luvic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luvic has the hooks in. Savilo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Savilo prevents Luvic from getting a body triangle.
Luvic somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santo Luvic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Savilo checks a leg kick.
Savilo wants to clinch.
Savilo darts in looking for a takedown but Luvic gets double underhooks and turns Savilo into the cage.
Savilo tries to clinch but Luvic moves out of range.
Savilo dives in and grabs Luvic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luvic pushes down on Savilo's head and hops out.
Savilo lands with a straight right. Luvic didn't see that one coming.
Luvic throws a lazy right hand but Savilo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Savilo instigates a clinch.
Luvic is trying to pull guard but Savilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savilo blocks a body shot from Luvic.
Luvic jumps guard but Savilo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
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.
Luvic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Luvic pushing down on Savilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luvic slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Luvic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savilo is just riding it out for now. Luvic eventually gives up the hold.
Luvic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santo Luvic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savilo is looking for a sweep. Luvic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Luvic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Luvic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savilo wants to control but Luvic passes into side.
Savilo is trying to escape the position but Luvic is controlling the position.
Luvic wants to control but Savilo is keeping him busy.
Luvic lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
The ground and pound from Luvic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savilo is trying to get back to his feet.
Luvic wants to stand but Savilo is controlling his arm.
Luvic wants to control but Savilo is keeping him busy.
Luvic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savilo can do to turn this around?
Luvic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Savilo!
Savilo is looking to get to half guard.
Luvic controlling his opponent.
Luvic scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Luvic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luvic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luvic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luvic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savilo is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santo Luvic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Luvic fails with the takedown
and Savilo counters with a left and a right that stings Luvic. #TD#
Luvic gets the takedown into side control.
Savilo is trying to control Luvic's posture but Luvic avoids it.
Savilo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luvic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luvic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savilo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Luvic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Savilo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savilo is looking to escape.
Savilo wants to get back to full guard.
Savilo is not content to let Luvic control the position.
Luvic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luvic trying to control from half guard but Savilo is working away. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luvic working Savilo over with strikes.
Luvic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luvic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Luvic wants to pass the guard but Savilo is defending well.
Savilo is not content to let Luvic control the position.
Luvic moves nicely into side control.
Luvic tries to move to mount but Savilo blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Savilo tries to improve position but can't.
Luvic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Savilo dodges the ground and pound from Luvic.
Luvic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savilo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Luvic crashes against the mat.
Luvic has knee on belly momentarily but Savilo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Savilo wants to sweep but Luvic has passed to side control!#T4#
Luvic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Savilo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Luvic stands up and beckons Savilo to his feet.
Luvic slips under a jab from Savilo.
Luvic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savilo doesn't manage to clinch there - Luvic circles away. #CL#
Luvic closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luvic effectively controlling the action here.
Luvic tries to pull guard but Savilo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santo Luvic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luvic, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santo Luvic!

Event: AnC 11
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Savilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Schumacher, which made it look bad.
Schumacher tries to clinch up but Savilo circles away and keeps his distance.
Savilo thows a body kick. Schumacher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Savilo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Savilo misses with a takedown
and Schumacher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savilo leaves Schumacher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Schumacher shows good takedown defense.
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.
Schumacher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crunch! Savilo slams his shin into Schumacher's torso.
Savilo stuffs the takedown attempt from Schumacher. Schumacher gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Savilo throws a right hand that Schumacher ducks under and follows up with a left that Schumacher also avoids with ease.
Savilo thuds his shin into the meat of Schumacher's side.
Schumacher looks winded!
Schumacher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Savilo pushes Schumacher up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Schumacher. No joy for Savilo on that attempt. #TD#
Savilo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schumacher wants to get back to his feet but Savilo is dominant here and he's now got Schumacher's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Schumacher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Schumacher wants to get back to his feet.
Savilo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Schumacher. #T3#
Savilo controls the position.#SUB#
Schumacher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Schumacher is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Schumacher showing good submission defense here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schumacher is trying to break free. #SUB#
Savilo looking to break Schumacher's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Schumacher remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Savilo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Savilo working for a choke but Schumacher is defending well.
Schumacher wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demichell Savilo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Savilo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Savilo manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Schumacher tries to keep at a distance but Savilo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schumacher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savilo. #TD#
Savilo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schumacher uses from the top position.
Schumacher is looking to stand up but Savilo won't let him.
Schumacher being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo trying to strike off his back.
Savilo has control of Schumacher's left arm, preventing Schumacher from doing any damage.
Schumacher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Schumacher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savilo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savilo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schumacher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schumacher tries to clinch there but Savilo circles away.
A shot to the body from Savilo misses
and Schumacher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
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.
Savilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schumacher can do to turn this around?#TD#
Savilo gets a double leg takedown into Schumacher's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schumacher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Schumacher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schumacher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savilo's guard. #REVB#
Schumacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Savilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savilo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Savilo keeping moving, preventing Schumacher from controlling successfully.
Savilo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demichell Savilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schumacher looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savilo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savilo can't keep his opponent in guard - Schumacher advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savilo is looking to improve his position.
Savilo wants to control the action here but instead Schumacher manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Schumacher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Schumacher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Savilo rushes Schumacher and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Savilo throws a sloppy head kick and Schumacher moves out of range easily.
Savilo misses with a left hand
and Schumacher counters with a left to the body.
Savilo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo fails with the takedown
and Schumacher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schumacher is looking to clinch but Savilo is avoiding it.
Schumacher shoots in but Savilo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schumacher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Schumacher closes the distance and clinches up with Savilo, looking for a takedown. Schumacher pushes Savilo against the cage but Savilo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Savilo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Demichell Savilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Schumacher.
Savilo scores with a nice body kick.
Schumacher walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savilo.
Savilo misses with a takedown attempt - Schumacher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Savilo backs off Schumacher throws a huge counter combo but Savilo manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Savilo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schumacher working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Savilo as the two fighters clinch.
Schumacher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savilo.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savilo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schumacher defends it nicely.#T2#
Savilo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savilo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schumacher's waist but Schumacher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savilo off to one side.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Schumacher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schumacher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savilo as he avoids it easily.
Savilo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savilo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schumacher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savilo somewhat.#T3#
Schumacher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savilo tries to avoid it but Schumacher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savilo to the ground. Savilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Schumacher gets tackled into the cage by Savilo. Savilo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Savilo is trying to trip Schumacher. He has hold of a leg but Schumacher is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Savilo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schumacher is wriggling around but Savilo manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Schumacher is looking to escape.
Schumacher is in trouble now - Savilo has advanced to mount!
Savilo controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Savilo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Savilo wants to finish this one by submission but Schumacher is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Savilo.
Schumacher is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schumacher looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demichell Savilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savilo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.6
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1##CL2#
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. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Vanderwiel.
Vanderwiel lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
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. #T2#
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. #TD#
Savilo pulls Vanderwiel into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
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. #T3##CL2#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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!
#R2##CL2#
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. #T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #CUT2#
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.#T2#
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. #CUT2#
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. #T3#
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. #CUT2#
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!

Event: AnC: Russian Nights 1
Date: Mar 05, 2018

#R1#
Savilo tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Sli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Savilo looks for the body kick but Sli saw that one coming.
Savilo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savilo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savilo.
Savilo tries for a takedown but Sli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Savilo misses its target.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Sli fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Savilo has Sli up against the cage in a clinch.
Savilo is struggling to control the position.
Savilo stops a takedown attempt from Sli. #T1#
Savilo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sli up against the cage.
Savilo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sli tries to sprawl out of it but Savilo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savilo with a body shot.
Sli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Savilo has managed to clinch.
Savilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2##BC#
Savilo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Sli.
Savilo stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Sli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.
Sli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the cage. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Savilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Savilo.
Sli shoots in for a double leg but Savilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savilo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sli sprawls well. He's pushed Savilo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savilo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sli tries to avoid it but Savilo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sli to the ground. Sli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savilo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Sli, which made it look bad.
Sli shoots and misses
and Savilo counters with a three punch combo that has Sli backing up. Sli nods at Savilo to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sli.
Savilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sli shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Savilo. #CL2#
Sli clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Savilo manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demichell Savilo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sli misses with a few strikes there.
Sli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Demichell Savilo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Savilo clinches up with Sli and pushes him back against the cage.
Sli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Savilo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Sli tries to keep at a distance but Savilo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sli is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savilo is defended easily by Sli.#T1#
Sli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savilo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savilo wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Savilo instigates a clinch.
Sli is pressed up against the cage. Savilo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sli down to the mat. Sli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Savilo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Savilo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savilo pulls Sli in close to his closed guard and prevents Sli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savilo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Sli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savilo looking for a sweep. Not yet Savilo, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savilo seems keen to control Sli's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Sli with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savilo.
Savilo wants to clinch but Sli slips to the side
and Sli counters with a nice body shot.
Savilo lands a nice hook to Sli's body. Sli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sli wants to counter the offense by Savilo and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Savilo gets a clinch.
Sli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savilo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Savilo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Savilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Savilo fails to pull guard. #T4#
Savilo prevents Sli from breaking the clinch.
Sli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savilo looking for a takedown.
Sli trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Savilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savilo throws a wild body kick that Sli sees coming a mile off.
Savilo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sli circles away.
Demichell Savilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo shoots in and drives through. Sli sprawls well.
Sli shoots in for a takedown but Savilo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Savilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demichell Savilo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Sli goes for a takedown attempt but Savilo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
Savilo dives in and grabs Sli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sli pushes down on Savilo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demichell Savilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sli closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Savilo prevents a body shot from Sli.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savilo slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sli slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
Savilo tries to clinch there but Sli circles away.
Sli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savilo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sli lands with a cross.
Sli goes for a double leg but Savilo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savilo continues to drive forward.#T2#
Savilo shoots in but no luck this time.
Sli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Sli gets a clinch.
Savilo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demichell Savilo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sli misses with a takedown attempt - Savilo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savilo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sli misses with a low kick as Savilo jumps back.
Sli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sli as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Savilo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sli as he jumps to the side.
Savilo misses with a head kick.
Sli flicks out a counter leg kick but Savilo steps away.
Savilo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savilo is looking to clinch but Sli is avoiding it.
Savilo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Savilo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Sli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Savilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sli circles away.
Savilo fails with the takedown
and Sli counters with a right hand to the body.
Savilo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sli takes a step back to recover.
Sli misses with a head kick.
Savilo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sli moves out of range of the body kick from Savilo.
Savilo moves in looking to clinch but Sli pushes him off.
Sli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savilo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cati Sli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demichell Savilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sli misses with a combination #CL#
and Savilo moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cati Sli.
Well Savilo 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: AnC 2: Bones vs. Moss
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
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.#CL#
Savilo closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Savilo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Schumacher closes the distance and pushes Savilo back into the cage.
Savilo wants a takedown. #BC#
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.#CL#
Savilo clinches. #TD#
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. #T1#
Schumacher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
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. #ES#
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. #T2#
Schumacher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savilo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
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. #REVR#
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?#SU#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #TD2#
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.#ES#
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.#TD#
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.
#R2##CL#
Savilo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savilo working Schumacher over with knees to the body.#BC#
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.#CL#
Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Schumacher.
Schumacher is breathing heavily.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #ES#
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. #T2#
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. #TD#
Savilo pulls guard.
Schumacher tries to free his leg and advance position but Savilo is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REVR#
Schumacher looking to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
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!#CL#
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. #BC#
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!
#R3##CL#
Savilo rushes Schumacher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
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. #REVR#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
Savilo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savilo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
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!

Event: AnC 1: First Blood
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.
Sli throws a series of punches but Savilo avoids them all with ease.
Sli leaves Savilo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savilo keeps the fight on the outside.
Savilo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savilo closes the distance and clinches up with Sli, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes Sli against the cage but Sli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savilo 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.
Nice sprawl there from Savilo as Sli shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savilo.
Sli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Sli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cati Sli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Savilo rushes Sli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sli stops a takedown attempt from Savilo. #T1#
Savilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Savilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sli. No joy for Savilo on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sli or perhaps it was just good defense by Savilo, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Savilo moves into range and clinches up with Sli.#BC2#
Savilo breaks the clinch.
Sli shoots in for a double leg but Savilo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sli swats away the attempt to clinch by Savilo.
Savilo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sli avoids it really well and circles away.
Sli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Savilo is looking to clinch.
Sli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savilo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Savilo gets a double leg takedown into Sli's guard.
Sli controls Savilo momentarily but Savilo frees himself.
Sli being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savilo stopping the sweep attempt from Sli.
Savilo postures up. #T3#
Sli keeping moving, preventing Savilo from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savilo. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sli dives in and grabs Savilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes down on Sli's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sli.#CL2#
Savilo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sli successfully pulls guard.
Savilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sli tries to strike from the bottom.
Sli throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Savilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Sli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savilo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sli.
Sli is breathing heavily.
Savilo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demichell Savilo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Sli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savilo smiles and moves away.
Cati Sli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sli looks for a takedown but Savilo sprawls well.#CL2#
Savilo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sli pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Savilo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savilo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savilo stays in close to Sli's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savilo is continuing to stall.#T1#
Let's hope that Savilo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sli keeping moving, preventing Savilo from controlling successfully.
Savilo with a nice head shot there.
Sli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savilo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli slips a jab and a cross from Savilo.
Sli tries to clinch there but Savilo circles away.
Sli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savilo but Savilo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cati Sli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Sli as Savilo shoots in.
Sli shoots in and drives through. Savilo sprawls well.
Sli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Savilo moves into the clinch.
Savilo has Sli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC#
Sli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savilo shoots in looking for a takedown but Sli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savilo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savilo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Savilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sli controlling the action here for a moment.
Sli fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savilo tries to avoid it but Sli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savilo to the ground. Savilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savilo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Savilo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sli circles away.
Sli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sli wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Sli clinches up with Savilo and pushes him back against the cage.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sli holds him up against the cage and eventually Savilo drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Sli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sli rushes Savilo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sli jumps into guard, dragging Savilo to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sli working a defensive guard here.
Sli looking for a sweep. Not yet Sli, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cati Sli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sli dives in and grabs Savilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savilo pushes down on Sli's head and hops out.
Savilo shoots and misses
and Sli counters with a three punch combo that has Savilo backing up. Savilo nods at Sli to acknowledge the strikes.
Savilo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sli attempts a counter takedown but Savilo avoids it well and moves away.
Sli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savilo looks for a takedown but Sli sprawls well.
Cati Sli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Sli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savilo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savilo is defended easily by Sli.
Savilo shoots in and drives through. Sli sprawls well.#T1#
Sli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Savilo.
Sli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savilo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Savilo tries to keep at a distance but Sli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savilo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sli successfully pulls guard.
Sli has his hands on Savilo's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Savilo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sli has his foot on Savilo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savilo works his way back into a safe position though.
Demichell Savilo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savilo passes Sli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sli pushes Savilo off looking to stand but Savilo dives back in and keeps control.
Savilo thows a huge punch but Sli dodges it nicely.
Savilo throwing shots but Sli is blocking nicely.
Savilo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sli!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Savilo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sli is looking to escape.
Savilo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sli wants to hold on but Savilo pushes him away.
Savilo looking to ground and pound but Sli is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Savilo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Savilo tries to control but Sli wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sli manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SU2#
Savilo stands up out of the half guard.
Savilo shoots in for a takedown but Sli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savilo pinned against the cage. Savilo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cati Sli.
I think Sli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cati Sli!

Event: QFC Tournament 830 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2018

#R1##CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #CUT#
It looks like Demichell Savilo has been cut.
Sophisticado just leaning against Savilo, taking a breather.
Sophisticado controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Savilo with that takedown attempt.
Savilo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sophisticado has managed to clinch.
Savilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Savilo misses with a knee strike.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Savilo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sophisticado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Come on Savilo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savilo tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Savilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado. #TD2#
Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
Sophisticado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savilo on the ground.#SUB2#
Savilo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sophisticado uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Savilo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savilo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sophisticado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sophisticado is thwarting Savilo's attempts to control the position.
Savilo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sophisticado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Savilo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savilo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sophisticado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sophisticado's back!
Sophisticado really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Savilo's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sophisticado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savilo. Savilo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savilo moves away from the strike by Sophisticado. #CL#
Sophisticado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado has Savilo pushed against the cage.
Sophisticado'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.
Sophisticado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savilo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savilo's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Demichell Savilo's cut even more.
Savilo is looking to control Sophisticado's arms but Sophisticado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savilo has his back to the cage. #T1#
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado stalling.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Savilo leaning against his opponent.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sophisticado won't allow it.
Ramon Sophisticado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado'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 wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sophisticado holds him up against the cage and eventually Savilo drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Savilo decides to pull guard.
Savilo is trying to keep Sophisticado in close.
Sophisticado wants to pass the guard but Savilo is keeping the position.
Savilo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Savilo wants to sweep here but Sophisticado controlling him for the moment.
Savilo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Sophisticado sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Savilo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sophisticado is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demichell Savilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Savilo has a takedown stuffed.
Savilo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sophisticado clinches with his opponent. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savilo is looking to control Sophisticado's arms but Sophisticado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savilo has his back to the cage.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Savilo shrugs off.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #CUT#
The cut above Demichell Savilo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sophisticado 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 pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sophisticado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sophisticado to keep the fight standing.
Savilo blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Savilo shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Sophisticado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sophisticado misses with a hook. Savilo ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Sophisticado closes the distance and pushes Savilo back into the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savilo avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Savilo being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #TD2#
Savilo pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Savilo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sophisticado defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Savilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sophisticado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sophisticado looking to sit in guard and control but Savilo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Savilo wants to control from the top but Sophisticado keeps moving.
Sophisticado pulls Savilo in close to prevent any damage.
Sophisticado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savilo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savilo 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.
Sophisticado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savilo wants to control from the top but Sophisticado keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sophisticado throws out the jab.
Savilo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sophisticado moves into the clinch.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savilo is working for takedown but Sophisticado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savilo takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Savilo is trying to pull guard but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye. #CUT#
Demichell Savilo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Savilo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Savilo blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Savilo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sophisticado preventing the sweep.
Savilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sophisticado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savilo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sophisticado, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!

Ramon Sophisticado wins by unanimous decision!

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