PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Osipov (ranked 798 p4p, 874 weight class) and Alexev Savinov (ranked 83 p4p, 91 weight class). Savinov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HonestKey- Point A. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Osipov
vs
Savinov

185 cm
24
291
7 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
257
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Osipov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Savinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Osipov shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Savinov is predictable there

and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savinov wants to get back to his feet but Osipov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osipov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Osipov stands up over Savinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osipov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Osipov prevents Savinov from getting back to his feet.
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Osipov trying to move into half guard but instead Savinov has managed to sweep!

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

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savinov's head.
Savinov wants to stand and escape but Osipov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov lands a couple of digs.
Osipov wants to pass the guard but Savinov is keeping the position.
Osipov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Osipov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipov is working Savinov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Osipov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov is controlling the position.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osipov looking to pass the guard.
Osipov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Osipov 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.

Savinov pushes Osipov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Savinov throws a nice looking combination but Osipov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osipov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savinov throws a leg kick

and Osipov counters with a single leg into guard. Savinov didn't expect that.

Savinov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Osipov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Osipov blocks a leg kick.
Osipov feinted with a counter takedown.
Savinov throws a front kick aimed at Osipov's knee but Osipov avoids it well.
Savinov throws a leg kick

and Osipov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Osipov is stalling in the full guard.

Savinov pushes Osipov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savinov throws a leg kick

and Osipov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savinov's guard.
Savinov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osipov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osipov lands a couple of elbows.
Savinov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Osipov postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Osipov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osipov landing some decent shots from guard.
Osipov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osipov.
Osipov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osipov is looking to take a break and control but Savinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osipov working the ground and pound from side control.
Savinov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Osipov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes.
Osipov grinds an elbow into Savinov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savinov is trying to get back to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osipov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Osipov scoring with punches from side control.
Osipov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Osipov trying to control the position but Savinov is working away.
Osipov scores with punches from side control.
Osipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Osipov throws a strike aimed at the side of Savinov's head but Savinov avoids it well.
Osipov 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.
Osipov 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.
Osipov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savinov some visible discomfort.
Savinov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Osipov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Osipov working the head and body with strikes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savinov is trying to buck Osipov off.
Osipov slows the pace down.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Osipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savinov down.
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!
Osipov landing a few strikes.
Savinov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savinov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Osipov working the body and head with strikes.
Osipov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Osipov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savinov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Osipov has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Osipov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Osipov landing strikes.
Osipov working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Osipov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Osipov lands a nice forearm strike.
Osipov prevents Savinov from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Osipov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Savinov thows a leg kick but Osipov checks it

and Osipov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osipov lands a couple of digs.
Osipov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Osipov throws a strike but Savinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savinov postures up.
Savinov being controlled here momentarily.
Savinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedor Osipov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savinov wants to stand but Osipov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osipov looking to control.
Osipov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Savinov keeping moving, preventing Osipov from controlling successfully.

Savinov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Osipov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savinov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Savinov misses with an elbow strike.
Osipov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savinov pushes Osipov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osipov takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut.
Savinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Savinov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Savinov lands an elbow inside.
Savinov lands with a light punch inside.

Osipov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Savinov kicks off Osipov and gets to his feet.
Osipov misses with a takedown
and Savinov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Osipov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savinov works over Osipov's head and body with a nice combination.
Osipov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savinov defends well and Osipov ends up having to push Savinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osipov blocks the elbow strike.
Savinov is stalling here.
Osipov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savinov can do to turn this around?
Savinov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Savinov.

Fedor Osipov's cut is getting worse.
Savinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osipov looking for a takedown.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osipov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savinov prevents it.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Osipov controls his hands.
Savinov lands a nice elbow.
Savinov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Savinov just leaning against Osipov, taking a breather.
Savinov lands a nice elbow.

Fedor Osipov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Osipov is working for takedown but Savinov is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
Alexev Savinov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osipov wants a takedown.
Savinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Osipov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savinov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savinov lands an elbow inside that Osipov shrugs off.

Jeez, Fedor Osipov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savinov stops a takedown attempt from Osipov.
Savinov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Savinov.
A short body shot lands from Savinov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Savinov on the inside.
Savinov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexev Savinov!
An out of breath Alexev Savinov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.