PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Schaeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Schaeffer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kris Savage's chin.

Savage
vs
Schaeffer

185 cm
23
175 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirk Schaeffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaeffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Schaeffer persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaeffer shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schaeffer looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Kris Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Schaeffer.

Savage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schaeffer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Savage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schaeffer has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schaeffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaeffer is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two 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.

Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schaeffer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Schaeffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is trying to get an arm triangle but Schaeffer is defending well.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schaeffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schaeffer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Savage's guard! Nice work there by Schaeffer!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaeffer wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage is trying to keep Schaeffer in close.
Schaeffer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Schaeffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Savage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Schaeffer tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily

and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.

Savage has gone for a leg lock! Schaeffer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard.
Savage keeping full guard, as Schaeffer tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Savage is looking for a triangle but Schaeffer pushes his legs off easily.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Schaeffer from controlling successfully.
Schaeffer passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savage's shoulder. That is not cool.
Savage is trying to control Schaeffer's posture but Schaeffer avoids it.
Schaeffer is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schaeffer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Schaeffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schaeffer is breathing heavily.
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Schaeffer off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Savage is persistently looking for the submission but Schaeffer is defending it well.

Savage looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Schaeffer is controlling Savage 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Savage has his foot on Schaeffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schaeffer works his way back into a safe position though.

Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schaeffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaeffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Schaeffer from controlling successfully.
Schaeffer is stalling in the full guard.
Schaeffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Savage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schaeffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Savage dominated that second round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Schaeffer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schaeffer's guard.

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

Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schaeffer looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Savage stands and steps away. Schaeffer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaeffer has his takedown stuffed

and Savage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schaeffer's guard.
Savage trying to control but Schaeffer is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaeffer is retaining full guard.

Savage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schaeffer dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaeffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.

Savage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schaeffer passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage is trying is best to control the position here.
Schaeffer wants to take a breather but Savage is having none of it.

Savage actively working from the bottom here.
Schaeffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaeffer controlling the action here.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schaeffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaeffer trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Savage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schaeffer defends it easily.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schaeffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Savage looking for a guillotine here but Schaeffer defends easily.
Schaeffer wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Kris Savage!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Kris Savage!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Kris Savage!

Kris Savage wins by unanimous decision!