PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jampage Rackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by the scatman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savage
vs
Rackson

188 cm
24
198 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
198 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jampage Rackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Savage bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Rackson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Rackson is rocked!
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rackson is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
Rackson keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Rackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rackson's guard.
Savage is looking to pass Rackson's guard but actually Rackson recovers to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Savage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rackson looks gassed!
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rackson is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage is looking to pass Rackson's guard but actually Rackson recovers to full guard.
Savage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage passes into half guard.
Rackson is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage wants to free his trapped foot but Rackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Savage.
Rackson won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Savage wants to take a breather but Rackson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Rackson keeps moving.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Savage tries to score with some ground and pound. Rackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savage wants to control but Rackson is keeping him busy.
Savage tries to advance to mount but Rackson denies him.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage looking to control but instead Rackson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Savage is pressing down on Rackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rackson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Savage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage works over Rackson's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Savage throws a head kick but Rackson moves out of range.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Savage drops Rackson with a nice combination! Savage dives into Rackson's guard, looking to finish!

Rackson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savage has passed into side control.
Rackson is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
Sloppy strikes there by Savage.
Rackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage throwing strikes but Rackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rackson tries to stand but Savage is controlling his head.
Rackson is breathing heavily.
Savage is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to get back to his feet here but Rackson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Savage's back.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Rackson has his opponent's back but Savage is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Rackson.
Jampage Rackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Sid Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Rackson looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a combination. Rackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Savage.
Savage throws a right and a left that Rackson avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Savage there.
Rackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Rackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Rackson lands with a shot to the body.
Savage throws a right and a left that Rackson avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Savage finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rackson circles away.
Rackson misses the body punch
and Rackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rackson throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rackson there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savage. Rackson shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rackson slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage works over Rackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Rackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
A left lands for Savage.
Sid Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Savage throws a series of punches but Rackson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackson scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rackson counters with a nice body shot.
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackson tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackson to the ground. Rackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage slips a straight right by Rackson.
Sid Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Rackson misses.
Savage works Rackson's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage looks for the body kick but Rackson saw that one coming.
Savage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savage throws a combination that misses
and Rackson counters with a left to the body.
Rackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Rackson loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Savage shoots in and drives through. Rackson sprawls well.
Savage moves out of range as Rackson strikes.
Rackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rackson misses with a body shot.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rackson cracks Savage with a good jab.
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Rackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Rackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Rackson misses.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Rackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage slips a straight right by Rackson.
Savage looks to land a combination but Rackson avoids it well.
Savage throws a hook but Rackson blocks it.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage slips under a jab.
Rackson misses with a double jab.
Savage misses with a combination
and Rackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Rackson.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Savage there.
Rackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savage at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a series of punches but Rackson avoids them all with ease.
Rackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rackson looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage throws a push kick but Rackson slaps the foot to one side.
Savage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sid Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage tries to bum rush Rackson with a series of wild strikes but Rackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Rackson.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Rackson moved away.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rackson can do to turn this around?
Savage misses with a combination

and Rackson counters by clinching up.
Rackson just leaning against Savage, taking a breather.
Savage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Rackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rackson is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackson.
Jampage Rackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rackson scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage has Rackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Rackson.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackson lands a body punch.
A short right from Rackson on the inside.
Rackson digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Rackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jampage Rackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Savage!