PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim TheBib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Guns Of Brixton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savage
vs
TheBib

187 cm
19
191 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Montreal, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sim TheBib!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage swinging wilding here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savage.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but TheBib moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage works the jab nicely.
Sim TheBib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from TheBib. TheBib gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage looks to land a combination. TheBib sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Sim TheBib has been cut.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but TheBib bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Savage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
TheBib shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed TheBib's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.

Savage drives through and clinches with TheBib against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savage lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheBib tries to pull guard but Savage won't allow it.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim TheBib.
TheBib drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TheBib is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheBib has had enough of the clinch but Savage keeps him there for the moment.

Savage has TheBib pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Savage pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending TheBib tumbling to the mat - Savage dives into TheBib's guard.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage trying to control but TheBib is working from the bottom.
TheBib avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheBib looks gassed!

Savage gets to his feet. TheBib looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheBib fails to land the takedown.

Savage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savage wants to control but TheBib is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheBib has hold of Savage's hands but Savage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but TheBib is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TheBib is controlling Savage's trapped leg to prevent Savage from advancing to side control.
Savage trying to control the action but TheBib is working from the bottom.
TheBib is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TheBib avoid being mounted?
TheBib missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheBib keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Savage wants to stand but TheBib has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
TheBib has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
TheBib slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
TheBib keeps the fight on the outside.
TheBib looks to clinch

and Savage counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sim TheBib's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

TheBib has his takedown stuffed

and Savage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savage.
TheBib tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Savage to work.
TheBib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
TheBib jumps guard but Savage stands there with TheBib around his waist. TheBib gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim TheBib.
TheBib wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.
The referee calls for Savage to work.

Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheBib stuffs the takedown.
TheBib misses with a jab to the body

and Savage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savage.
Savage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning TheBib up against the cage.
TheBib is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheBib drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.

Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TheBib, pushing him back against the cage.
TheBib lands a nice elbow.
TheBib can't get the takedown.
TheBib goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Savage moves into range and clinches up with TheBib.
Savage has TheBib pressed against the cage.
TheBib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TheBib is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Savage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TheBib, who protects the arm well.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but TheBib keeps working.
Savage scoring with punches and elbows.

Savage decides to stand back up.

Savage clinches up against the cage.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section. TheBib lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheBib tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually TheBib drops back down to his feet.
TheBib jumps guard but Savage stands there with TheBib around his waist. TheBib gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Savage has clasped his hands together around TheBib's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
TheBib is trying to get back to half guard.
TheBib is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
TheBib is trying to escape the position but Savage is controlling the position.
Savage looks up at the clock and then as TheBib takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savage smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
TheBib is not content to let Savage control the position.

Savage decides to stand up, so the ref orders TheBib to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savage moves into the clinch.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but TheBib avoids the damage to the body.
TheBib tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
TheBib can't get the takedown.
Savage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
TheBib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savage.

TheBib pulls guard effortlessly.
TheBib is trying to keep Savage in close.
TheBib might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savage kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
TheBib looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sim TheBib's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

TheBib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Savage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savage.
TheBib goes for a takedown in the clinch but Savage prevents it.
The is referee keeping an eye on Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
TheBib goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim TheBib.

Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
TheBib tries to score a body lock takedown but Savage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
TheBib tries for a takedown. No joy.
TheBib has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
TheBib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheBib tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
Savage avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Savage.

Savage moves into range and clinches up with TheBib.
Savage stalling in the clinch.
TheBib fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage stalling against the cage.

TheBib pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as TheBib holds on and takes a little breather.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but TheBib is retaining full guard.
Savage postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
TheBib has control of Savage's left arm, preventing Savage from doing any damage.
TheBib not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TheBib lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savage!
Savage wants to hold on but TheBib pushes him away.
TheBib looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savage wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheBib lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Savage hang on?
Savage tries to hold on but TheBib pushes him away.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
TheBib looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savage tries to reverse the position but TheBib maintains control.
Savage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
TheBib distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savage doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Savage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savage keeping full guard, as TheBib tries to pass.
Savage controls TheBib momentarily but TheBib frees himself.
Savage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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