PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Combs (ranked 1536 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Alexev Savinov (ranked 177 p4p, 209 weight class). Savinov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HonestKey- Point A. Alexev Savinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Combs
vs
Savinov

191 cm
21
237
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
257
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timothy Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs blocks a leg kick.
Combs misses with a body shot.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Savinov counters with a nice leg kick.
Combs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savinov thuds his shin into the meat of Combs's side.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there
and Combs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Combs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Combs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savinov throws out the jab.
Combs motions for Savinov to come forward. Combs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Combs.
Combs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savinov throws a hook but Combs blocks it.
Combs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savinov counters with a straight right hand.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Savinov misses with a wild combination.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Combs throws a jab when Savinov was well out of range.
Savinov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Savinov moves out of range as Combs strikes.
Combs fails with a takedown attempt.
Savinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Combs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Combs slips a jab and a cross from Savinov.
Savinov slips a jab from Combs.
Combs misses with a low kick.
Combs connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs throws a body punch but Savinov moves out of range.
Savinov checks a leg kick.
Combs throws an overhand right that lands on Savinov's shoulder, as Savinov tries to avoid the shot.
Savinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savinov looks to land a body kick but Combs moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savinov throws a jab but it's blocked by Combs.
Combs throws a leg kick but Savinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Combs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savinov.
A little feinted left hand from Combs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savinov throws a leg kick that is checked

and Combs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savinov!
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savinov keeps working.
Savinov wants to control but Combs postures up.
Combs just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savinov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savinov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Combs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savinov is trying to improve his position.
Savinov is trying to control Combs's posture but Combs avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savinov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Combs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Combs cracks Savinov with a big right hand but Savinov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savinov keeping his opponent close.
Combs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savinov keeps working.

Combs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savinov, who protects the arm well.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Combs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Savinov's legs.
Savinov taking punishment in the form of punches.
What's Savinov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Combs with the ground and pound but Savinov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Savinov is concentrating on defense, preventing Combs from advancing position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savinov is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Combs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savinov is looking to improve his position.
Savinov wants to control but Combs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Combs.
Savinov wants to control but Combs is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Combs.

Combs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Combs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Combs trying to mount his opponent but Savinov defends it.
Combs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Savinov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Combs punches the canvas rather than the man.
Savinov tries to escape the position.
Combs tries to get the hooks in deep but Savinov pushed the leg off.

Combs has managed to slip his arm under Savinov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Savinov is tapping out! Submission win for Combs.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timothy Combs!
Timothy Combs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.