PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Aonghas (ranked 4302 p4p, 4277 weight class) and Doctor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aonghas
vs
Savage

217 cm
25
264
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
270
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Archie Aonghas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Savage !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Aonghas can't do much from the bottom here.

Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Aonghas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Savage tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savage has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Savage has eaten all the pies!
Aonghas is trying to get back to half guard.

Savage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aonghas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savage 's guard! Nice work there by Aonghas!
Aonghas wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.

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

Aonghas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aonghas is adopting a defensive guard.
Aonghas wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Aonghas keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.

Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aonghas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Savage has gone for a leg lock! Aonghas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage 's guard.

Savage working for a triangle but Aonghas defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aonghas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aonghas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aonghas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aonghas throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Aonghas keeps moving and retains side control.
Aonghas lands some shots froms side control.

Aonghas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aonghas but great work by Savage .
Aonghas tries to improve position but can't.

Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Savage tries for a kimura but Aonghas is defending well.
Aonghas tries to improve position but can't.

Savage tries for a kimura but Aonghas is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savage tries for a kimura but Aonghas is defending well.
Savage looks winded!

Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aonghas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Aonghas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Aonghas is looking to control Savage 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aonghas avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aonghas is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aonghas is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.

Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doctor Savage will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aonghas moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aonghas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aonghas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savage .
Savage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archie Aonghas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Savage .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage gets underhooks to prevent Aonghas's takedown attempt.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aonghas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savage can't get the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aonghas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Savage can't get the takedown.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Aonghas is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Aonghas pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aonghas is on top in guard.

Savage keeping moving, preventing Aonghas from controlling successfully.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Aonghas stands and throws Savage 's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Aonghas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aonghas works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aonghas wants to control the pace but Savage is squirming around nicely.

Aonghas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savage is on top in guard.

Savage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aonghas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aonghas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aonghas!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aonghas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.

Aonghas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Archie Aonghas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aonghas trying to control the position but Savage is working away.

Aonghas tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Aonghas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aonghas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aonghas in side control, throwing shots but Savage defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Aonghas dominated that second round.
That's time! Aonghas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aonghas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Aonghas defends the submission attempt.

Savage is looking for a kimura but Aonghas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
Savage is thwarting Aonghas's attempts to control the position.

Savage 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.

Savage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aonghas is just riding it out for now. Savage eventually gives up the hold.
Savage 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.
Aonghas wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Aonghas defends the submission attempt.
Aonghas works his way to full guard. Good work.

Aonghas tries to stand but Savage is controlling his head.

Aonghas swings around for an armbar but Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aonghas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aonghas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Aonghas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aonghas is keeping the position for now.

Savage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Savage drops back looking for a leg! Aonghas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aonghas manages to kick Savage off! Savage jumps back into Aonghas's guard.

Aonghas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aonghas trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Aonghas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aonghas trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Aonghas connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aonghas tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Aonghas throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Aonghas scoring with some ground and pound.
Aonghas lands a couple of elbows.

Savage is looking for a triangle but Aonghas pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aonghas wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Aonghas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Aonghas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aonghas 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Aonghas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

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