PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Malsone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard comes to the cage accompanied by Voivod- Tribal convictions. Mark Malsone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Savard
vs
Malsone

191 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Malsone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malsone.
Savard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malsone throws a leg kick but Savard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mark Malsone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malsone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malsone.
Savard avoids the head kick by Malsone.
Malsone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard thows a body kick. Malsone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malsone misses with a head kick.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malsone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Malsone tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malsone is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Savard as he checks the leg kick.
Malsone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savard misses with a kick to the body.
Savard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malsone throws a leg kick but Savard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savard pushes Malsone away with a front kick.
Malsone looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.

Savard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malsone's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Savard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Serge Savard just wasn't active enough.
Good leg kick by Malsone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malsone tries to land a front kick but Savard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Malsone pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savard. Malsone shrugs it off though.
Savard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Savard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savard is taking a breather. Malsone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Savard stands up and beckons Malsone to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Savard.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malsone's calf.
Savard lands a high kick!

Savard moves into the clinch.

Savard breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Savard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savard - that will leave a mark!
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Malsone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malsone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard scores with a head kick. Malsone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Savard.
Malsone misses with a head kick.
Malsone throws a hook but Savard avoids it easily.
Savard lands a nice looking body kick.
Savard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malsone can do to turn this around?
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Savard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malsone sprawls well initially but Savard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Savard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Malsone is breathing heavily.
Malsone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Savard lands but Malsone takes it in his stride.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savard.
Malsone is looking to clinch.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Serge Savard is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malsone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard lands a high kick!

Malsone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malsone is trying to control the position but Savard postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard fakes the leg kick and cracks Malsone in the body.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Savard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Savard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savard - that will leave a mark!
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Savard moves into the clinch successfully.
Malsone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malsone tries to break the clinch but Savard is controlling the position.
Savard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malsone is trying to break the clinch but Savard has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Savard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Malsone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malsone misses with a low kick as Savard jumps back.
Malsone throws a leg kick
and Savard counters with a body kick that stops Malsone in his tracks momentarily.
Malsone is looking to clinch.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Malsone tries to keep at a distance but Savard has taken the fight into the clinch.

Savard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malsone motions for Savard to come forward. Malsone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malsone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malsone will feel that in the morning.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malsone's head.
Savard scores with a nice body kick.

Savard moves into the clinch successfully.

Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savard.
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!
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Savard lands but Malsone takes it in his stride.
Malsone throws a push kick but Savard slaps the foot to one side.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.

Savard takes the fight into the clinch.
Savard keeps control of Malsone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savard is out of range.
Malsone misses with a head kick.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard connects with an inside leg kick.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Malsone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malsone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savard - the referee stops the clock and Malsone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savard. Malsone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Savard connects with a high kick.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard avoids the head kick by Malsone.
Savard moves out of range of the strikes.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Savard slams his shin into Malsone's torso.
Crunch! Savard slams his shin into Malsone's torso.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Malsone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malsone's head.
Malsone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Savard has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malsone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Savard breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Savard.
Malsone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malsone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malsone throws a body punch but Savard moves out of range.

Savard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Savard decides to return to a standing position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malsone is looking to chop away at Savard's legs.
Malsone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malsone throws a low kick, looking for Savard's leg but Savard calmly moves out of range.
Malsone throws a leg kick

and Savard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Malsone!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savard content just to control the position here.
Malsone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serge Savard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Malsone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savard checks it well.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Savard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Savard gets to his feet. Malsone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Savard connects with a high kick.

Savard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malsone on his heels. He'll look to pass Malsone's guard now, I'm sure.

Malsone is working an open guard so Savard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard pushes Malsone away with a front kick.
Savard lands a nice looking body kick.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.

Savard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malsone trying to hold on to Savard's head to control him but Savard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard had his way with Mark Malsone in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Malsone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savard scoring well with a low kick there.
Savard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
Savard lands a high kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Savard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Savard decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malsone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malsone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Savard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malsone to the ground. Savard is now in Malsone's guard.

Savard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malsone throws a head kick that misses
and Savard counters with a big head kick but Malsone shrugs it off.
Malsone throws a body punch but Savard moves out of range.
Savard scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Malsone throws a solid leg kick but Savard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malsone.
Savard scores with a head kick. Malsone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savard scores with a head kick.

Savard looking to score a takedown here. Malsone is defending well but Savard drives through and ends up in Malsone's guard.
Savard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Serge Savard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malsone paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Savard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malsone on his heels. He'll look to pass Malsone's guard now, I'm sure.
Savard stopping the sweep attempt from Malsone.
Savard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Serge Savard just wasn't active enough.
Savard throws a front kick that sends Malsone stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Savard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savard showed some decent athleticism there.
Savard trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malsone is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Savard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savard 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Savard!
Serge Savard retains his heavyweight title!