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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don FischKO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don FischKO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khan Savage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FischKO scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
FischKO is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savage is looking to stand up but FischKO isn't so interested in that idea.
FischKO looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
FischKO stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Savage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
FischKO feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
FischKO looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
FischKO distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FischKO controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with FischKO. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
FischKO postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
FischKO stands up from Savage's guard - FischKO perhaps looking for a knockout.
FischKO scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FischKO seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savage for as long as he can get away with.
FischKO won't allow Savage to get back to his feet.
Savage is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
FischKO won't allow Savage to get back to his feet.
FischKO is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Don FischKO just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Savage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FischKO gets a takedown into half guard.
Savage is trying to stand up here but FischKO is controlling him well.
FischKO is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
Savage is trying to stand back up but FischKO is controlling him
FischKO is trying to work for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Savage tries to kick FischKO off but FischKO keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
FischKO buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
FischKO on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage lands a head kick. FischKO smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
FischKO shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savage is trying to defend but FischKO finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
FischKO wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
FischKO controlling the action here.
FischKO stands up out of the half guard.
Savage is looking to slow FischKO down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don FischKO dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
FischKO feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
FischKO controls from within his opponent's guard.
Don FischKO overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savage wants to stand up but FischKO is controlling him.
FischKO stands up and waves to Savage to follow him.
FischKO on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
FischKO drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage is looking to stand up but FischKO isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FischKO wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
FischKO decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savage wants to slow FischKO down by chopping away at his legs.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
FischKO gets a takedown into half guard.
Savage pushes FischKO off looking to stand but FischKO dives back in and keeps control.
FischKO performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FischKO scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if FischKO 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.
FischKO trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
FischKO is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FischKO seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage is trying to stand back up but FischKO is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by FischKO.
FischKO wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Savage is pushing FischKO's head away, looking to escape. FischKO manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FischKO landing a few strikes.
Savage wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
FischKO controlling the position from side mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savage throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
FischKO checks a leg kick.
Savage motions for FischKO to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
FischKO takes the fight into the clinch.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but FischKO has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don FischKO dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by FischKO.
Savage being controlled for a moment.
FischKO is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
FischKO wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savage, who protects the arm well.
FischKO decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
FischKO shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
FischKO wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
FischKO decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savage lands with a thumping leg kick.
FischKO fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savage sprawls well initially but FischKO persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet.
FischKO is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
FischKO lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to stand.
FischKO is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
FischKO lands a big shot there that rocks Savage but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Savage really wants to buck FischKO off and get back to his feet.
FischKO looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FischKO trying to control but he's not successful this time.
FischKO scoring with strikes but Savage is staying in there.
Savage tries to buck FischKO off but FischKO takes his back!
FischKO lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Savage hold on?!
Savage has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
FischKO is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Savage won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips FischKO off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don FischKO!
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hype
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