Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Infinity: Bad Blood
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Bizarria shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Savage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bizarria closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Savage swings for the body but Bizarria moves out of range.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Bizarria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown but Bizarria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizarria attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bizarria or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
Bizarria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Bizarria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bizarria circles away.
Bizarria drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savage sprawls and moves away.
Savage closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savage! #SUB#
Bizarria tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bizarria has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bizarria works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Bizarria throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.#SUB#
Bizarria is trying to get an arm triangle but Savage is defending well.
Bizarria works to advance to full mount. Savage defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Savage is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bizarria is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bizarria extends the arm and Savage is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Bizarria!

Event: Infinity: Hunter or Hunted
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Lynch shoots in.
Savage is looking to land body kicks.
Lucas Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Savage drives through and clinches with Lynch against the cage.
Savage throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savage wants a takedown but no success here.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lynch.
Lynch tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Savage. #CUT#
It looks like Lucas Lynch has been cut.#BC2#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage tries to clinch but Lynch is having none of it.
Lynch throws a counter combo.#T1#
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savage! #CL#
Savage darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage.
Lynch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Savage keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Lynch blocks with his arms.
Savage misses with an elbow strike.
Savage stalling in the clinch.
Savage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savage effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage. #T2#
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now.
Savage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lynch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
Lynch wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Savage just leaning against Lynch, taking a breather.
Lynch gets underhooks to prevent Savage's takedown attempt.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Lynch on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.#T3#
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Lynch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savage!
Lynch controls the position. #SU2#
Lynch stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Lynch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynch on the ground.
Lynch prevents Savage from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Savage throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lynch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Lynch slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lynch wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lynch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Lynch clinches up against the cage.
Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Savage has the dominant position.
Lynch tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savage missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lynch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Lynch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lynch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Lynch throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Lynch throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynch scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Lynch lands with a nice combination. Savage backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.
Lynch is breathing heavily.#CL#
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lynch blocks an elbow strike from Savage. #BC#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage tries to clinch up.
Lynch scores with a jab.#T2##CL#
Lynch tries to keep at a distance but Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynch's elbow. #BC#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage tries to clinch but Lynch moves away
and Lynch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Lynch closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lynch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Savage is stalling here.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Lynch blocks it.
Lynch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lynch blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage.
Lynch is pressed up against the cage. Savage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lynch down to the mat. Lynch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch. #CL#
Savage has Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Lynch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lynch misses with an elbow over the top.
Lynch working aggressively here. #T4##BC2#
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Savage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rocky Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage throws a push kick but Lynch slaps the foot to one side.
Lynch throws a counter combo.
Lynch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Lynch is looking to land body kicks.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage throws a low kick but Lynch moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Lynch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Savage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Lynch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lynch wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Savage wants to clinch.
Lynch throws a counter combo.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lynch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynch.
Lynch tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lynch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Lynch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savage defends it nicely.#CL#
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Lynch tries to break the clinch but Savage is controlling the position.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Lynch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Lynch.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Lynch leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Savage tries to clinch up.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lynch is out of range.
Lynch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Lynch ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lynch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savage is looking to wear down Lynch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lynch works over Savage's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Savage gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savage.
Savage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Savage controlling the action here for a moment.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch is trying to break the clinch but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynch.
Lynch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Lynch.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Savage digs a right hand into Lynch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynch's gas tank.
Savage is struggling to control the position.
I was talking to Savage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lynch is defending well for now.#BC#
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynch swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lynch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savage on his heels. He'll look to pass Savage's guard now, I'm sure.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Infinity; Pulveriser
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tatum circles away.
Tatum fires out a quick counter leg kick but Savage just manages to avoid it.
Savage closes the distance but Tatum moves to the side
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Savage clinches up against the cage.
Tatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tatum blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage stalling.
Savage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Savage blocking some punches.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Tatum.#T1#
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum misses with a knee strike.
Savage is trying to pull guard but Tatum turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelvin Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Savage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Tatum throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tatum.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage dodges an elbow strike from Tatum.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum misses with a body punch.
Tatum scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Savage looks winded!
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savage misses with a knee strike.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savage is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum. #T3#
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum works on Savage's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Savage tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tatum smiles and moves away.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Tatum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.#ROC#
Savage is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.
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!
Tatum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?#T4#
Tatum knocks out Savage with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Tatum before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Tatum picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Tatum!
Kelvin Tatum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Infinity: Brute Chaos
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Kacik misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage throws a head kick but Kacik moves out of range.
Kacik unleashes a big counter combination but Savage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kacik misses with a few strikes there.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - Kacik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kacik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savage moves out of range as Kacik strikes.
Savage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kacik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage misses with a body shot
and Kacik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kacik has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Savage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kacik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage prevents a body shot from Kacik. #T1#
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kacik blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kacik controls his hands.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Kacik blocks with his arms.
Savage stalling in the clinch.
Kacik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Kacik.
Savage tries to pull guard but Kacik won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Kacik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kacik thuds his right hand into Savage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.#CL2#
Kacik gets a clinch.
Kacik tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage tries for a takedown but Kacik manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
Savage shoots and misses
and Kacik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kacik gets a clinch.
Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Kacik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Kacik drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Kacik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kacik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Savage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kacik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage wants to clinch.#CL#
Savage instigates a clinch.
Savage throws an elbow that misses.
Kacik managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kacik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Kacik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kacik. #T3#
Kacik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kacik swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Jab by Kacik.
Kacik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kacik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexander Kacik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kacik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kacik misses the target.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Kacik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Savage tries to keep at a distance but Kacik has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Kacik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage swings for the body but Kacik moves out of range.
As Savage backs off Kacik throws a huge counter combo but Savage manages to avoid it all.
Savage throws a low kick but Kacik moves out of range easily.
Kacik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kacik circles away.
Savage is looking to wear down Kacik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kacik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savage content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Kacik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch but Kacik is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kacik. That snapped Savage's head back.
Savage tries to clinch up
and Kacik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kacik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
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.
#R2##CL#
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savage jumps guard but Kacik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kacik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kacik can't break the clinch.
Kacik struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Kacik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage prevents Kacik from breaking the clinch.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kacik avoids the damage to the body.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kacik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage is looking to clinch but Kacik is avoiding it.
Savage is looking to clinch but Kacik is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kacik forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
Savage jumps guard but Kacik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kacik lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savage.
A short right from Kacik on the inside. #BC#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Kacik misses with a wild combination.
Kacik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a low kick but Kacik avoids it.
Kacik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Kacik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kacik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage prevents a body shot from Kacik.
Kacik presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kacik is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kacik is defending well for now.
Kacik lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kacik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kacik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Kacik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.
Savage blocks a body shot from Kacik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kacik. #BC2#
Kacik breaks the clinch.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kacik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kacik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Kacik looks to land a combination. Savage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kacik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kacik prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage. #T3#
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Kacik controls the action.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kacik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Kacik as the two fighters clinch.
Kacik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Kacik breaks from the clinch.
Savage moves to clinch but Kacik breaks away
and Kacik counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Rocky Savage's cut is getting worse.
Kacik scores with a hook to the body. Savage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kacik misses with a wild combination.
Savage tries to clinch but Kacik is having none of it.
Savage tries to clinch but Kacik is having none of it. #CL#
Kacik gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kacik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kacik backwards. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Kacik.
Savage lands a body punch.
Kacik misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Kacik breaks the clinch. #CL#
Savage moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kacik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Savage moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kacik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage closes the distance but Kacik moves to the side
and Kacik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws a right hand that Kacik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kacik also avoids with ease.
Kacik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kacik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Kacik.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Kacik connects with a body shot.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kacik misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kacik. #BC2#
Kacik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kacik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kacik tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Kacik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage throwing a counter right hand but Kacik manages to avoid it.
Kacik misses with a series of wild punches.
Kacik scores with a nice strike.
Kacik tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kacik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Savage has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kacik tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kacik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage wants to clinch up but Kacik keeps it at a distance.
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
Rocky Savage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Savage moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kacik on the inside.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kacik avoids the damage to the body.
Kacik effectively controlling the action here.
Savage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kacik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kacik leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Kacik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Savage moves to clinch but Kacik breaks away
and Kacik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kacik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kacik lands with a good body shot.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kacik tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Kacik swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Kacik is looking for the big counter here.
Kacik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kacik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kacik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Kacik moves into the clinch.#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kacik prevents a body shot from Savage. #BC#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Kacik moves his leg out of the way.#KD2#
A head kick lands from Kacik that sends Savage to the canvas. Savage tries to scramble back to his feet but Kacik brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#
Savage is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Rocky Savage's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kacik scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Savage is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kacik can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kacik!
After winning the bout, Alexander Kacik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Infinity: Inferno
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Artur's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savage throws a push kick but Artur slaps the foot to one side.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.#CL2#
Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Artur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artur throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artur cracks Savage with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.
Savage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Artur is out of range.
Savage blocks a jab.
A big left from Artur misses. #T1#
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Savage scores with a body shot.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Savage forces Artur back against the cage and clinches.
Artur lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Artur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Artur.
Savage stalls.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Artur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Savage checks a leg kick.
Savage shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Artur manages to avoid it.
Artur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Artur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Savage.
Artur is looking to chop away at Savage's legs.
Artur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Savage misses with a head kick. #T3#
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Artur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artur circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Artur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage misses with the combination.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Artur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Artur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artur motions for Savage to come forward. Artur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Artur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Artur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artur misses the jab.
Savage jabs at Artur's body.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Artur.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artur fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artur lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Artur lands a jab.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Artur.
Savage just leaning against Artur, taking a breather.
Artur avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Artur leaning against his opponent.
Savage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savage is stalling here.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Artur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Artur misses the shot to the body.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Artur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage throws an elbow that misses.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artur is defending well for now.
Artur throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artur avoids it.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artur blocks a body shot from Savage.
Artur prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Artur controls the action.
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Savage.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Savage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Artur scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Artur.
Savage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Artur avoids it.
Artur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Artur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Artur avoids the body shot from Savage. #T2#
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
That has opened up Rocky Savage's cut even more.
Artur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Artur scores with a hook.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savage checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur checks a leg kick.
Savage wants to clinch.
Savage slips a jab from Artur.
Jab by Artur.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Artur misses the target.
Savage wants to clinch up but Artur keeps it at a distance.
Savage wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Artur checks a low kick from Savage.
Artur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Artur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Artur wants to pass the guard but Savage is defending well. #SU#
Artur stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Artur lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage shoots and misses
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Rocky Savage's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savage is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it. #T4#
Savage tries to clinch but Artur moves away
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Savage tries to clinch but Artur is having none of it.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artur throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Artur throws a good cross that connects.
Savage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Artur rather than just go for the knockout.
Artur throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
As Artur backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Artur manages to avoid it all.
Savage darts in trying to clinch
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Artur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Savage blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Artur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Artur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage wants to clinch
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Artur circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Artur as he connects with a hook.
Savage moves out of range as Artur strikes.
Savage thuds a left hand into Artur's body.#CL2#
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Artur to keep the fight standing.
Artur blocking some punches. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage fails with the takedown.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
Artur lands the left hand.
Savage wants to clinch.#T1#
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Savage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savage has Artur pressed against the cage. #BC#
Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
Artur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Artur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Artur gets through Savage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Savage prevents a body shot from Artur.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Artur.
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artur stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocky Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artur is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Artur.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage stalls.
Artur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Artur misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artur prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage misses with an elbow over the top.
Savage trying to stall but Artur improves his position.
Savage scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Artur avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Artur.
Artur is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Artur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savage looking to stall.
Savage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Artur misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Savage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Artur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #T4#
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Artur avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Artur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.#BC#
Artur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Artur sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocky Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Savage.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Artur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artur.
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Artur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
Sven Artur very nearly forgot to thank Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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