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Event:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Savage looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Bundy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bundy is in Savage's guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bundy is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Savage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bundy to get the leverage.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
#SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy. #SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Bundy trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
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.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Bundy drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeping hold of Bundy's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy. #SUB2#
Bundy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Savage has recovered full guard.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bundy on the ground.#SUB2#
Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Savage throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a big head kick but Bundy shrugs it off.
Savage throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range. #TD2#
Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
#SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well. #T1#
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for an americana but Savage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bundy was thinking about the submission.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Owen Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Bundy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bundy goes for an armbar but Savage turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
A very excited looking Al Bundy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'. |
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Event:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
letting Makoba counter with a right hand.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makoba throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage checks a low kick from Makoba.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Makoba throws an off balance right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba checks a low kick from Savage.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makoba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makoba lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Makoba slips a jab from Savage.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makoba throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Makoba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba jabs at Savage's body.
Makoba swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Makoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makoba wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Makoba.#T4#
Savage slips a straight right by Makoba.
Savage thumps Makoba with a low kick.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makoba scores with a nice right hand.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Makoba blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Makoba throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makoba throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makoba has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Makoba had a free shot at his head there.
Makoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Jab from Makoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage blocks a jab.
Makoba misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Makoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage misses with a left hand #CL#
and Makoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Makoba tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Makoba back against the cage.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Makoba.
Makoba taking a breather.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Makoba looks to clinch
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Makoba misses.
Makoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
Makoba tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Savage defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makoba wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Makoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Savage avoids the head kick by Makoba.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makoba counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Savage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Makoba has managed to clinch.
Makoba is trying to stall.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Savage. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makoba throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makoba.
A jab from Makoba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Makoba misses the target.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Makoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savage backs up against the cage.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makoba scores with a punch to the head.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Makoba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savage.
Makoba keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makoba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Makoba misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.#T3#
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makoba digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makoba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage misses with the combination.
#T4#
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Makoba throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Makoba in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makoba, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'. |
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Event:
FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Somer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A big left from Somer misses.
And Savage responds with a good body kick, but Somer manages to step out the way in time.
Somer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somer misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
Trouble Somer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Somer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Somer lands a jab.
Somer throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Somer lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somer misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer digs a good hook to Savage's body.
#T1#
Somer lands with an overhand left.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Somer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somer throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somer.
Somer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Somer collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Owen Savage!
A pretty intense looking Owen Savage took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Seis lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Seis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Seis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seis misses the body punch
and Seis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lom Seis has been cut.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Seis moves out of range easily.
Savage blocks a head kick by Seis.
Seis throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seis thows a body kick. Savage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seis throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Savage counters with a nice right hand that sends Seis toppling to the canvas! Seis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Savage finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seis connects with a single shot there.
Seis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage avoids the head kick by Seis.
Savage quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seis throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Seis throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Seis misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Seis misses with a body punch
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Seis throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Savage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seis! Savage lets Seis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Seis is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Lom Seis's cut even more.
Seis swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seis is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Seis out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Savage!
Owen Savage took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Hall connects with the punch.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Hall cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jed Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage misses with a low kick.#T1#
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savage tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Hall 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.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hall lands a couple of digs.
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall cracks Savage with a solid left hand.
Hall postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Hall stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall'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.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.#T4#
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.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Hall chips away with some ground and pound.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Jed Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Hall shoots in and bounces Savage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Hall working Savage over with strikes.
Hall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jed Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Savage's temple. #T4#
Hall working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Savage is rocked!
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
Savage is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Hall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Savage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savage.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Savage blocks a jab.#T1#
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall misses the jab.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savage is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
Hall postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it. #T3#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall works over Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Hall!
Owen Savage was interviewed post fight and said '6.45 learner / 84 IQ / 91 IQ and now your momma owes me sloppy top'. |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage jabs at Furiosa's body.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Furiosa is breathing heavily.
Furiosa throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hercules Furiosa has been cut.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Furiosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savage jabs Furiosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Furiosa tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furiosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savage to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##KD2#
Savage lands a big uppercut and Furiosa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Furiosa looks OK. Savage waves Furiosa back to his feet!
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Furiosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savage fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Furiosa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Furiosa looks to clinch but Savage throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Furiosa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Owen Savage!
Owen Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Akamu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akamu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a thumping low kick.
Savage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akamu is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Savage feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akamu sprawling to the canvas! Akamu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Savage finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like John Akamu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akamu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savage.
Savage lands a big head kick that sends Akamu to the canvas! Savage follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Savage!
An intense looking Owen Savage took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"Bobby boy," Owen goes cage side, bends Bob Slay over and spanks that ass. "You're soft like charmen toilet paper you insufferable euro-twink. Report this to your daddy Mike you pussy."'.
John Akamu was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Savage looks for the body kick but Reyes saw that one coming.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Reyes wants to clinch
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Reyes throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage slips a jab from Reyes.
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reyes moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Reyes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reyes really felt that one!#T3#
Reyes avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Toga Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Reyes throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Savage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Reyes closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the cage.#BC2#
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage lands a front kick.
It looks like Savage has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Toga Reyes has been cut.
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Savage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with a jab to the body
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toga Reyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Toga Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Savage lands a big right hand that sends Reyes crashing to the mat! Savage stays standing though and waves Reyes back to his feet!#ROC#Reyes is rocked!
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Reyes tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Reyes moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage throws a right and a left that Reyes avoids nicely.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Reyes's defenses. #T1#
Savage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reyes misses with a hook
#KD#
and Savage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reyes! Savage lets Reyes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage scores with a counter punch that sends Reyes to the canvas! Savage smells blood - he's punishing Reyes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Reyes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Savage!
A very excited looking Owen Savage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeBlunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeBlunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Savage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeBlunt wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeBlunt is looking to improve his position.
DeBlunt is working hard here to advance position.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Savage is nestled in close to DeBlunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.
DeBlunt has a hand on Savage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Savage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Savage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DeBlunt looks a forlorn figure.
DeBlunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Savage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Savage landing punches. #CUT2#Phil DeBlunt's cut is getting worse.
DeBlunt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
DeBlunt is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savage lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Savage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeBlunt tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of DeBlunt's head. #ROC2#DeBlunt is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Phil DeBlunt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Phil DeBlunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Owen Savage!
A victorious Owen Savage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QÕ½ick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teyo moves out of range of the body kick.
Teyo with the counter takedown but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Teyo is out of range.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Savage jabs Teyo right on the nose. Teyo blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Young Teyo has been cut.
A jab from Savage misses.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Savage throws a body punch but Teyo moves out of range.
Teyo avoids the head kick by Savage.
#TD#
Savage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teyo's guard.#ES2#
Teyo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Teyo feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teyo blocks a leg kick.
Savage misses with the combination.
Teyo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.#T2#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teyo.
Teyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage throws a combination. Teyo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage sizes up Teyo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Savage lands a big head kick that sends Teyo tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Teyo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Teyo is rocked!
Teyo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Savage. Teyo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Owen Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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