PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sava Savov (ranked 3460 p4p, 170 weight class) and Chris Cannon (ranked 5044 p4p, 213 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cannon's choice of entrance music: Mo Money Mo Problems Remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Savov
vs
Cannon

164 cm
22
134 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Arcticus University: London
Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sava Savov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Savov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cannon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savov's waist but Savov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cannon off to one side.
Cannon dives in and grabs Savov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savov pushes down on Cannon's head and hops out.
Sava Savov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cannon.
Savov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Savov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Cannon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cannon is trying to control the position but Savov postures up.
Savov wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savov looking to pass the guard.
Cannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Cannon, not yet.
Savov is in close to Cannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savov is working Cannon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savov wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.

Savov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cannon, up you get!
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon shoots in and drives through. Savov sprawls well.
Savov wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.

Savov has closed the distance and engaged Cannon in a clinch.
Savov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Savov won't allow it.
Savov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon is looking for a takedown.
Cannon is trying to pull guard but Savov has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Savov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A knee to the head by Savov.

It looks like Chris Cannon has been cut.
Savov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cannon is defending well.

Savov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannon.
Savov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Savov gets to his feet - Cannon follows without any prompting.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savov counters with a solid body kick.
Cannon looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cannon tries to keep at a distance but Savov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannon fails to pull guard.
Cannon wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Savov obliges.

Savov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savov scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Savov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cannon, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Savov.
Savov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Savov has clasped his hands together around Cannon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Savov landing strikes.
Cannon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cannon trying his best to control but Savov has mounted him.
Cannon is squirming around, avoiding Savov's attempts to control the action.
Savov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Savov breaks from Cannon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Savov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Savov lands a big shot there that rocks Cannon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Cannon is rocked!
Savov lands a big shot to the head and Cannon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sava Savov!
During a confident post fight interview, Sava Savov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chris Cannon spoke after the fight, saying 'Tried my hardest out here... this is only my second mma fight. i'll be back. thank you to all the fans for the love!'.