PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rain Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Savagery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo's entrance music is A Skyline's Severance. A fine choice. Savagery is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Victory. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hanzo
vs
Savagery

185 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rain Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Savagery !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savagery moves into the clinch.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savagery is trying to break the clinch but Hanzo is controlling him.
Hanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savagery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savagery after a bit of a struggle.
Savagery can't break the clinch.
Savagery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savagery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savagery moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.

Hanzo gets tackled into the cage by Savagery . Savagery maintains the clinch.
Savagery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savagery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Savagery jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Savagery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savagery trying to control the position.
Hanzo looking to pass the guard.
Hanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Savagery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savagery looking for a sweep. Not yet Savagery , not yet.
Hanzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws an elbow but Savagery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hanzo is looking to take a break and control but Savagery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savagery tries to bench press Hanzo off him but Hanzo keeps the position.
Hanzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Hanzo tries for a kimura but Savagery is defending well.
Savagery wants to control but Hanzo postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savagery keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Savagery 's head but Savagery avoids it well.
Hanzo trying to control the position but Savagery is working away.
Savagery is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanzo is controlling him well.
Hanzo working away.
Hanzo wants to control but Savagery is keeping him busy.
Savagery tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hanzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savagery rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanzo's guard! Nice work there by Savagery !

Savagery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savagery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hanzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savagery defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanzo keeping full guard, as Savagery tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Savagery will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Savagery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanzo.
Nice defenses there by Savagery .
Savagery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savagery looks for a takedown but Hanzo sprawls well.
Hanzo cracks Savagery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Hanzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savagery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Savagery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savagery wants to get back to his feet but Hanzo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.

Hanzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Savagery keeps moving.
Rain Hanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo looking to sit in guard and control but Savagery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savagery wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.
Hanzo wants to sweep here but Savagery controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savagery passes Hanzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savagery sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hanzo defending well though.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep. Savagery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanzo won't allow Savagery to pass to mount.

Savagery is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savagery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savagery wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Savagery not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savagery trying to mount his opponent but Hanzo defends it.
Hanzo wants to get back to full guard.
Hanzo manages to get to full guard.
Savagery tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanzo is retaining full guard.
Savagery passes Hanzo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savagery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savagery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!

Savagery seems to be working for a kimura but Hanzo defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Savagery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hanzo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanzo wants it to stay on the feet.
Savagery takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Henry Savagery has been cut.
Savagery misses with the combination.
Savagery moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.
Savagery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savagery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savagery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanzo sprawls well. Hanzo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savagery gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Savagery moves in looking to clinch but Hanzo pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Savagery .

Hanzo lands a big head kick that sends Savagery tumbling to the mat! Hanzo takes a step backwards and waves Savagery back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Hanzo - that's a beauty! Savagery is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hanzo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rain Hanzo!
A victorious Rain Hanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.