Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitetti counters with a body kick.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Bitetti moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
Bitetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bitetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Savage drops his shoulder and cracks Bitetti with a huge uppercut! Bitetti goes down! Can Savage finish him?
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage wants to control from the top but Bitetti keeps moving. #T1#
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bitetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Savage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bitetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Bitetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bitetti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Bitetti actively working from the bottom here.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitetti defending well though.
Savage is keen to just control but Bitetti is a slippery customer.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Bitetti actively working from the bottom here.
Savage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bitetti defends it well. #T3#
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savage is keen to just control but Bitetti is a slippery customer.
Savage stalling away here and it's allowed Bitetti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bitetti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bitetti's head.#SUB2#
Savage sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bitetti doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savage paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bitetti - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sanderlei Bitetti!

Event: CEC 693
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umanouke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savage lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
Savage controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard. #REVB#
Savage trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Savage postures up in Umanouke's guard and throws a big left but Umanouke blocks it. #SUB#
Umanouke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.#SUB#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Umanouke looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
Savage pushing down on Umanouke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umanouke is not content to let Savage control the position.
Umanouke tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Umanouke is not content to let Savage control the position.
Ground and pound from Savage.
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umanouke keeps working.
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Savage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Umanouke looking for subs off his back but Savage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Umanouke is trying to get back to full guard.
Umanouke is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savage prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Savage wants to take a breather but Umanouke is having none of it.
My spies in Yaj's MMA Academy inform me that Savage has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savage prevents Umanouke from improving his position.
Umanouke is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount!
Umanouke can't escape the position.
Savage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Umanouke looks a forlorn figure.
Savage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Savage wants to control the pace but Umanouke is squirming around nicely.
Savage working Umanouke over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Umanouke regains half guard.
Umanouke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Savage has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Savage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Umanouke?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke'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#
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umanouke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Umanouke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range. #TD2#
Savage shoots in and bounces Umanouke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a triangle here but Savage uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Umanouke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Savage scoring with punches and elbows.
Savage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Savage working the body and head with strikes.
Savage is putting a hurting on Umanouke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savage controlling the position from side mount.
Umanouke is not content to let Savage control the position.
Umanouke sneaks back into half guard.
Savage trying to control from half guard but Umanouke is working away.
Savage is pressing down on Umanouke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umanouke is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Umanouke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage controlling the pace.
Umanouke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Umanouke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #SUB#
Umanouke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savage wants to control from the top but Umanouke keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Umanouke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Umanouke has an active guard here but Savage has managed to pass into half guard.
Umanouke tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Umanouke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umanouke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Savage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savage working Umanouke over with strikes.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savage passes to full mount!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Umanouke is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Umanouke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umanouke with a hook.
Savage slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Umanouke dips to his left and cracks Savage with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Umanouke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umanouke throws an off balance right hand
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Umanouke.
Savage lands with a shot to the body.
Umanouke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Umanouke throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Savage drops Umanouke with a big left hand and mounts him. Umanouke is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage tries to control but Umanouke wriggling away. #T1#
Savage controlling from mount.
Umanouke regains half guard.
Umanouke has a hand on Savage's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Savage takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Savage with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ueda Umanouke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
Mann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savage.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Mann drops Savage with a beautiful combination! Savage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mann is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Savage is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Savage avoids the head kick by Mann.
Mann misses with a hook #TD2#
so Savage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Savage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mann keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass. #T1#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage with a nice head shot there.
Mann wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Savage coming out on top.
Mann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mann to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Vandall Savage's cut even more.
Savage connects with the punch.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Mann thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL#
Savage gets tackled into the ropes by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage can't get the takedown.
Mann blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage shoots and misses #CL#
and Mann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mann throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage. #BC#
Mann breaks from the clinch.
Mann misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Mann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
A quick step to the side and Mann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Mann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Mann.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savage misses with a hook to the body
and Mann counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Mann misses.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Mann lands a right hand.
Mann misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buse Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vandall Savage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savage avoids it.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back.
Mann connects with a single shot there.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage. #KD#
Mann feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Savage sprawling to the canvas! Savage rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mann finish him?!
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage leaves his chin hanging out and Mann seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Savage crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buse Mann!
Buse Mann spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Vandall Savage had this to say: 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEC 686
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Savage misses with a hook. Monteiro ducked under it nicely.
Monteiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Monteiro throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Monteiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Monteiro is looking to counter punch.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Monteiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monteiro pinned against the cage. Monteiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Monteiro has been cut.#T1#
Monteiro moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage lands a jab to the head.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monteiro moves away.
Savage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savage throws a body punch but Monteiro moves out of range.
Savage cracks Monteiro on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Monteiro falls backwards against the cage. Savage follows up with more strikes that drop Monteiro to his knees. Savage keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Monteiro! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: CEC 682
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Shorton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorton.
Savage feints the counter takedown.
Shorton misses with a left hand
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shorton.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shorton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shorton scrambles back to his feet.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Shorton is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shorton misses its target.
Bill Shorton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shorton tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Savage connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Savage slips a straight right by Shorton.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shorton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Shorton.
Shorton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shorton takes one to the side of the head.
Savage swings for the body but Shorton moves out of range.
Savage circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Shorton tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Savage wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bill Shorton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.

Event: CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Vandall Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage sizes up Gray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.
Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Gray's head.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Gray has been cut.
Gray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gray can pounce on him. #KD#
Savage catches Gray napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Gray to the canvas! #ROC#
Gray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage controlling from the top position.
Gray is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
Gray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Gray keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Gray seems to have recovered his senses.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Gray won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savage working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Savage is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Savage is controlling the pace.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.
Gray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage. #T3#
Savage prevents Gray from improving his position.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position.
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Gray is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray cracks the inside of Savage's front leg.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gray. Gray obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage misses with a shot to the body
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Gray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gray looks for the body kick but Savage saw that one coming.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Gray dodges the punch combination from Savage.
Savage is looking to wear down Gray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gray throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage throws a series of punches but Gray moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Gray doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gray to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savage in his tracks.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Savage misses the jab.
Gray follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Gray makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savage checks a leg kick.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savage momentarily. #CUT2#
Vandall Savage's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
Savage is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Gray Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Savage is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gabriel Gray!
Our winner, Gabriel Gray, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vandall Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Savage misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Randy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randy connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randy avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Savage misses.
Randy looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Randy throws a big shot that misses.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like Macho Randy has been cut.#T1#
Randy avoids the body shot from Savage.
Randy throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Randy tries to land a front kick but Savage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Randy misses its intended target.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randy blocks a jab.
Randy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randy was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Randy throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Savage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Randy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Randy throws a wild body kick that Savage sees coming a mile off.
Randy staying out of range there.
Randy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Randy.#T2#
Randy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randy! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randy takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Randy lands a head kick. Savage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Randy.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randy lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
A jab from Savage misses.
Randy lands with a right hand.
Randy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randy.
Savage digs a good hook to Randy's body. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Savage crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Randy - the referee stops the clock and Savage gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Randy. Savage manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Savage misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Randy. #KD#
Savage bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Randy! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
Savage trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randy is keeping the position for now.
Randy is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Savage stays in close to Randy's body and controls the position.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savage is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randy throws a head kick but Savage moves out of range.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Randy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Savage swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macho Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage works Randy's body with a nice hook.
Randy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy misses with a two punch combination.
Savage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Randy sprawls and moves away.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Randy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage walks into a jab.
Savage slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Randy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Randy lands with a right hand.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage throws a jab when Randy was well out of range.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Randy had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Randy as Savage shoots in.
Savage throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Randy sprawls well. Randy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Randy misses with a kick to the body.
Randy cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Randy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randy moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vandall Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage moves away from the strike by Randy.
Savage misses with a hook. Randy ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage defending well as Randy loads up on a big left hand.
Randy throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Randy has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Randy looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Savage misses with a hook.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Randy's defenses.
Randy misses with a looping left.
Randy misses with a straight left.
Randy throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Randy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Randy.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Randy.
Randy works Savage's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Randy misses.
Savage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Randy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savage finds it's way round the side to connect with Randy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage thuds his right hand into Randy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Randy is rocked!
Randy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randy is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage lands with a cross.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage moves in close and cracks Randy with a massive right hand! Randy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
A determined Vandall Savage didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CEC 671
Date: Aug 18, 2019

#R1#
Harada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savage throws a hook but Harada avoids it easily.
As Savage backs away, Harada returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savage throws a hook but Harada avoids it easily.
Harada half committed to a counter leg kick.
Savage connects with a body shot.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Savage shoots in but Harada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice defenses there by Harada.
Harada misses the shot to the body.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harada scores with a head kick. Savage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Harada tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage misses with a hook.
Harada fires out a quick counter leg kick but Savage just manages to avoid it.
Harada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haradas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Savage misses with a looping right.
Harada dips to his left and cracks Savage with an uppercut!
Harada walks into a stiff left hand from Savage.
Harada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harada moves away from the strike by Savage.
Harada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savage has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harada throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage throws out a counter right but Harada avoids it with no problem.
Harada ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Savage walks into a straight right hand from Harada.
Savage scores with a body shot.
Savage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harada misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage cracks Harada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Savage.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Harada.
Harada misses with some punches. #TD#
Harada wants the takedown. Savage is fighting it off but Harada persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savage's guard against the cage.
Savage trying to control the position.
Harada is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Harada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harada is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harada jumps into side control!
Harada tries to score with some ground and pound. Savage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savage is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Savage wants to control but Harada is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harada.
Harada stalling away here and it's allowed Savage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage trying to control here.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Savage trying to control but Harada postures up. #T4#
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage wants to control but Harada is keeping busy. #SUB#
Harada is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harada.
Savage is pressing down on Harada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harada 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 round but Vandall Savage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vandall Savage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Harada.
Vandall Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage moves out of range as Harada strikes.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harada.
Harada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harada throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A right-left combo lands from Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harada moves away.
Harada scores with a spinning back kick!
Harada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Harada misses.
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.
Savage sizes up Harada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Harada throws a wild body kick that Savage sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Harada seems unphased.
Savage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harada. Harada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Savage misses.
A swing and a miss from Harada.
Harada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Savage takes a swing at Harada's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Harada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savage.
Harada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
It looked like Harada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harada throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Harada throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Savage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vandall Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savage if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Harada slips under a jab from Savage.
Harada is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harada throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Vandall Savage's cut even more.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Harada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
Savage moves out of range as Harada strikes.
Harada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savage if he has to take too many more of those.
Kenuichio Harada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harada walks into a jab.
Harada staying out of range there.
Harada is looking to counter punch.
Savage swings for the body but Harada moves out of range.
Harada cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harada can pounce on him. #T3#
Whack! Harada lands a heavy head kick that drops Savage. The ref tackles Harada to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Savage was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kenuichio Harada!
As Kenuichio Harada got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Who's next!!! I want that money fight now!'.
The defeated Vandall Savage had this to say: 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Wyatt's defenses.
Savage takes a swing at Wyatt's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
It looked like Savage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wyatt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Wyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage is looking to counter punch.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wyatt misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Savage lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Wyatt throws a counter combo.
Wyatt misses the jab.
Savage dodges the punch combination from Wyatt.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Savage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wyatt, as that shot connected.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Savage.#T2##KD2#
Wyatt lands a left and a right that send Savage crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyatt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
and Wyatt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koba Wyatt!
Koba Wyatt 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.
The defeated Vandall Savage had this to say: 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEC 660
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Drama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drama moves out of range of the strikes.
Drama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage tries to counter by clinching up but Drama breaks away and moves out of range.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savage tests Drama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drama throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage cracks Drama with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Drama counters with a left and a right that stings Savage.
Savage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage takes one to the chin there.
Drama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drama.
Johnny Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Savage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drama lands a nice looking body kick.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Drama throws out a counter right but Savage avoids it with no problem.
Drama misses with a straight left.
Drama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Drama lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Drama.
Drama looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Savage feints a jab promting Drama to slip. Savage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnny Drama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Drama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Drama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drama throws out the jab.
Drama misses with a few strikes there.
Savage takes one on the button.
A combination from Drama does no damage.
Savage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Drama ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
Drama throws a front kick that sends Savage stumbling back into the cage.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drama misses with a shot to the body
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage. #T3#
Drama misses with a hook.
Savage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drama scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drama keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick.
Drama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savage is out of range and Drama settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Drama misses the target.
Savage lands with a hook. Drama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drama throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Drama enables Savage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drama controlling the position.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Drama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Drama blocks nicely.
Savage wants to control from the top but Drama keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Drama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Drama wants to get back to his feet but Savage is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Drama throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Drama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vandall Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drama lands with a cross.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savage. #ES2#
Drama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A thudding body kick lands there by Drama!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Savage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Drama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage throws a right hand that Drama ducks under and follows up with a left that Drama also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Drama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Drama tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drama misses with a looping left.
Savage has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drama.
Savage moves out of range as Drama strikes.
Savage moves away from the strike by Drama.
Drama slips under a jab.
Savage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drama misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Drama lands a left and a right that send Savage crashing to the mat, dazed. Drama thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!#CUT2#
Vandall Savage's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drama pounces like a tiger and cracks Savage with a vicious hook! Savage is down but not out! Drama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Drama!
Johnny Drama made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
The defeated Vandall Savage had this to say: 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Kuklinsky slips under a jab from Savage.
Kuklinsky throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kuklinsky misses.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Savage duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.
Kuklinsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuklinsky is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Kuklinsky moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Savage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuklinsky backwards.
Kuklinsky can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
Kuklinsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1##BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage lands an overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuklinsky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Kuklinsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Kuklinsky counters with a crisp one two that drops Savage! Kuklinsky thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Savage to his feet! Savage is in big trouble!#ROC#
Savage is rocked!
Kuklinsky and Savage are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Kuklinsky throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Savage into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Kuklinsky knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You just got beat by a fucking girl!'.
The defeated Vandall Savage had this to say: 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Montezuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montezuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Montezuma misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Montezuma counters with a good, hard body kick but Savage shrugs it off.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montezuma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savage's knee momentarily.
A jab from Montezuma misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma lands a body shot.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montezuma misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Montezuma walks into a jab.#T1#
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montezuma manages to avoid it.
Montezuma blocks a jab.
Montezuma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Montezuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savage takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Montezuma coming out on top.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Montezuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savage under the eye.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.#T2#
Montezuma throws a shot to the body.
Montezuma tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montezuma lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Savage takes a swing at Montezuma's ribcage but misses.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montezuma misses with an uppercut
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Montezuma swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Montezuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montezuma counters with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Savage lands.#T3#
Savage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montezuma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Montezuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Montezuma connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage moves out of range as Montezuma strikes.
Savage with the counter takedown but Montezuma avoids it easily.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montezuma.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Savage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected. #T4#
Montezuma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Vandall Savage's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage tests Montezuma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Quetzal Montezuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Montezuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Montezuma thinks about countering with a body kick.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Montezuma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montezuma 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 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Montezuma's belly button to the back.
Savage sizes up Montezuma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savage dips to his left and cracks Montezuma with an uppercut!
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Montezuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quetzal Montezuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vandall 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#
Montezuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Montezuma.
Savage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montezuma has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Montezuma needs to keep his hands up - Savage had a free shot at his head there.
Montezuma misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montezuma moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Montezuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Savage.
A left lands for Montezuma.
Savage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montezuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savage throws a monster overhand right that drops Montezuma! Savage follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: CEC 650
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Umanouke fails with the takedown.
Umanouke avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Savage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in and bounces Savage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Umanouke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Umanouke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanouke drops an elbow to the side of Savage's head.
Umanouke is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
Umanouke wants to advance to full mount but Savage doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Umanouke looking to pass the guard.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Umanouke slips nicely into half guard.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umanouke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umanouke's back!
Savage is landing with strikes. Umanouke can't take much more of this.
Savage trying to control momentarily.
Umanouke tries to escape the position.
Umanouke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savage lands a nice short elbow.
Umanouke is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Savage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savage lands strikes from half guard.
Umanouke is pressing down on Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savage working some strikes from top position.
Savage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savage with a nice head shot there.
Umanouke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Umanouke's head.#T4#
Savage trying to control but Umanouke is working from the bottom.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Umanouke blocks nicely.
Umanouke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Umanouke can't keep his opponent in guard - Savage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Umanouke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umanouke is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ~T~ Troid - Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Umanouke shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Umanouke.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage slips under a jab.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Umanouke walks into a straight right hand from Savage.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Umanouke throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Umanouke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Umanouke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umanouke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Vandall Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Umanouke staying out of range there.#T1#
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Umanouke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage avoids the head kick by Umanouke.
Savage lands a nice hook to Umanouke's body. Umanouke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Savage. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Savage.
Umanouke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umanouke's hands.#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vandall Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Savage's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke looking to sit in guard and control but Savage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Umanouke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage controlling from the top position.
Savage landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ueda Umanouke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ueda Umanouke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Ueda Umanouke stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Savage misses.
Mundi wants to counter with a clinch but Savage pushes him away.
Mundi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Savage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mundi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mundi, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Mundi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Savage throws a jab when Mundi was well out of range.
Savage blocks a head kick by Mundi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savage slips under a jab from Mundi.
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Mundi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Mundi misses. #T1#
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Mundi is just out of range.
Savage lands a jab to Mundi's midsection.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Mundi shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Mundi's defenses.
A big left from Mundi misses.
Mundi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mundi throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage throwing a counter right hand but Mundi manages to avoid it.
Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savage misses the jab.#T2#
A big left from Mundi misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Mundi! Savage is backing up but he can't get away as Mundi lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Savage and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gordon Mundi!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Mundi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Vandall Savage spoke after the fight, saying 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: CEFC 329
Date: Feb 05, 2019

#R1#
Anstey staying out of range there.
Anstey lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey scores with a hook.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Anstey trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage stops Anstey from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anstey is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anstey avoid being mounted?
Savage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savage is thwarting Anstey's attempts to control the position.
Anstey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey is not content to let Savage control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage not doing much here.
Anstey pushes Savage off looking to stand but Savage dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Savage. That snapped Anstey's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savage's waist but Savage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey. #T4#
Savage swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a hook to the body
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anstey has his takedown stuffed
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anstey at a distance.
Anstey misses with a body punch
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Savage lands a big uppercut and Anstey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Anstey looks OK. Savage waves Anstey back to his feet!#ROC2#
Anstey is rocked!#CUT2#
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anstey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage counters with a big left hand that crumples Anstey! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
Vandall Savage is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: CEFC 327
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Savage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumble pinned against the cage. Rumble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Rumble tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rumble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barney Rumble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Rumble's shoulder, as Rumble tries to avoid the shot.
Rumble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Rumble counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumble lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.#T1#
Savage cracks Rumble with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
Rumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumble scores with a leg kick.
Rumble has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rumble tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Rumble seems unphased.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Rumble.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandall Savage.#T2#
Savage throws the left hand but Rumble avoids the punch easily.
Rumble appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumble throws a body kick that misses
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage misses the jab.
Rumble jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Savage misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Savage decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage wants to advance to full mount but Rumble doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumble managing to control the position. #T3#
Savage working some strikes from top position.
Savage being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Rumble is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Rumble keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully. #ES#
Rumble has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Savage off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rumble.
Rumble jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Rumble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Rumble is out of range.
Rumble feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
Rumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Savage gets a double leg takedown into Rumble's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Rumble is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barney Rumble will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Savage moves out of range as Rumble strikes.
Rumble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rumble momentarily.
Rumble lands a nice looking body kick.
Savage throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick.
And Savage tries to counter it with a takedown but Rumble pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rumble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage thuds a left hand into Rumble's body.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Barney Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumble scores with a hook to the body. Savage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage lands the left hand.
Savage moves out of range as Rumble strikes.
Rumble thows a leg kick but Savage checks it
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
A low kick from Rumble is predictable there
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rumble throws a low kick but Savage moves out of range easily.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Rumble's head but Rumble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rumble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rumble throws a lazy body kick
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Barney Rumble's cut is getting worse.
Savage misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##TD2#
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rumble was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage is fighting to break Rumble's control of his arms but Rumble is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Rumble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Savage advances to half guard.
Rumble on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
Savage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rumble keeping hold of Savage's head, controlling as best he can.
Savage winds up and cracks Rumble with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Barney Rumble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Rumble won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Savage is trying to control. Rumble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rumble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Rumble is not content to let Savage control the position.
Rumble tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Rumble is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rumble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
Rumble trying to control but Savage postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rumble blocks a jab.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage digs a good hook to Rumble's body.
Rumble throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumble throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumble moves away.
Rumble lands a nice looking body kick.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Savage avoids the head kick by Rumble.
Rumble digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rumble is looking to score with low kicks.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rumble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savage's hands.
Rumble fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rumble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rumble counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rumble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Rumble looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rumble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumble. That's going to slow Savage down.
Rumble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Rumble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumble is just out of range.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumble.
Savage checks a leg kick.
Rumble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rumble scores with a push kick.
Rumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rumble throws out a leg kick but Savage moves out of range and Rumble only half commits. #T3#
Rumble slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rumble scores with a leg kick.
Rumble loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Rumble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savage.
Rumble ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Savage does it's job there.#CUT2#
Jeez, Barney Rumble's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick from Rumble.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Savage as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savage.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barney Rumble's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 144
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Huber shoots in and drives through. Savage sprawls well.
Huber tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huber tries for a takedown but Savage circles away easily
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vandall Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Huber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage drops Huber with a straight right hand, right on the button! Savage follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandall Savage!

Event: CEFC Live 68
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mc Elroy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Mc Elroy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mc Elroy slips a jab from Savage.
Mc Elroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Savage feints and as Mc Elroy raises his hands in defense, Savage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mc Elroy keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Mc Elroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mc Elroy is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Mc Elroy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Elroy.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Elroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mc Elroy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Mc Elroy throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Mc Elroy landing some decent shots from guard.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mc Elroy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet. #T3#
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savage is looking to sweep but instead, Mc Elroy has passed into half guard.
Savage wants to get back to full guard but Mc Elroy has passed into side control.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mc Elroy working the body and head with strikes.
Savage defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
Check out the look on Mc Elroy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc Elroy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mc Elroy grinds an elbow into Savage's temple.
Mc Elroy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mc Elroy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Mc Elroy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mc Elroy advances to mount.
Mc Elroy looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Mc Elroy dominated that 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.
#R2#
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Savage throws a hook but Mc Elroy avoids it easily.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mc Elroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mc Elroy tries to clinch
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Elroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Mc Elroy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage pulls Mc Elroy in close to prevent any damage.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Mc Elroy stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Mc Elroy postures up.
Mc Elroy stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danny Mc Elroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Mc Elroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Mc Elroy content to stall in guard here.
Mc Elroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mc Elroy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mc Elroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mc Elroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mc Elroy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mc Elroy scores with a shot to the body.
Mc Elroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mc Elroy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage misses with a hook.
Mc Elroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Danny Mc Elroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Elroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Mc Elroy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Mc Elroy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Elroy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savage trying to control but Mc Elroy postures up. #SUB2#
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Mc Elroy winds up and cracks Savage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Mc Elroy preventing the sweep.
Savage keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Elroy 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mc Elroy dives in for a single leg takedown but Savage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mc Elroy ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Mc Elroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mc Elroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mc Elroy rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Elroy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Vandall Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mc Elroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Savage keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
Savage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage is controlling Mc Elroy's posture.#SUB2#
Mc Elroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage keeping full guard, as Mc Elroy tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mc Elroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mc Elroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mc Elroy defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Mc Elroy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mc Elroy is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Mc Elroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savage pulls Mc Elroy in close to prevent any damage.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandall Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Mc Elroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage has his hands on Mc Elroy's head, controlling the position.
Savage keeping full guard, as Mc Elroy tries to pass. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mc Elroy controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Mc Elroy is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mc Elroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mc Elroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
A jab from Savage misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mc Elroy ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Mc Elroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vandall Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mc Elroy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Mc Elroy!
Danny Mc Elroy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Vandall Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: DARE 68
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Ada Izmir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ada Izmir was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Ada Izmir throws out a counter right but Savage avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Ada Izmir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ada Izmir.
Savage throws a jab when Ada Izmir was well out of range.#CL2#
Ada Izmir moves into the clinch.
Ada Izmir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savage after a bit of a struggle.
Ada Izmir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ada Izmir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ada Izmir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ada Izmir has him pressed against the cage.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ada Izmir fails to land.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Ada Izmir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Ada Izmir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage working hard to break the clinch.
Savage stalling in the clinch but Ada Izmir improves position.
Ada Izmir keeps control of Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Ada Izmir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vandall Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uzun Ada Izmir.
Ada Izmir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ada Izmir swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Ada Izmir avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ada Izmir fails to land. #TD2#
Ada Izmir gets control of Savage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ada Izmir will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Ada Izmir has an active guard here but Savage has managed to pass into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ada Izmir actively working from the bottom here.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ada Izmir wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage wants to take a breather but Ada Izmir is having none of it.
Savage prevents Ada Izmir from improving his position.
Ada Izmir is holding on to half guard well.
We've been hearing that Savage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savage is looking to advance position but Ada Izmir won't allow it. #T3#
Ada Izmir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ada Izmir wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage throwing shots but Ada Izmir is blocking nicely.
Ada Izmir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage is thwarting Ada Izmir's attempts to control the position.
Ada Izmir is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage trying to control from Ada Izmir's half guard. Ada Izmir has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ada Izmir has his foot on Savage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savage works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ada Izmir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ada Izmir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ada Izmir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uzun Ada Izmir will probably get the nod.
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#
Savage swings for the body but Ada Izmir moves out of range.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Ada Izmir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ada Izmirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Left hook, right uppercut from Savage.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Ada Izmir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ada Izmir misses the shot to the body.
Savage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage jabs at Ada Izmir's body.
Ada Izmir moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ada Izmir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ada Izmir throws a lazy body kick
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Ada Izmir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Ada Izmir walks into a jab.
Savage lands with an overhand left.
Ada Izmir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ada Izmir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Savage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ada Izmir is looking to chop away at Savage's legs.
Savage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ada Izmir avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Ada Izmir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Savage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ada Izmir tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savage is in Ada Izmir's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ada Izmir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ada Izmir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ada Izmir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ada Izmir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savage looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ada Izmir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Ada Izmir is keeping the position.
Savage stays in close to Ada Izmir's body and controls the position. #T3#
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ada Izmir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ada Izmir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ada Izmir working a defensive guard but Savage passes into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ada Izmir actively working from the bottom here.
Savage stalling.
Ada Izmir regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ada Izmir has an active guard here but Savage has managed to pass into half guard.
Ada Izmir tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Ada Izmir defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vandall Savage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage clobbers Ada Izmir with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ada Izmir throws a big shot that misses.
Ada Izmir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Ada Izmir's head.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ada Izmir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Savage lands.
Savage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Savage catches Ada Izmir right on the button with a cross.
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!
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Ada Izmir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Ada Izmir gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
Savage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Ada Izmir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ada Izmir defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Vandall Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ada Izmir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
Savage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ada Izmir tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savage is able to avoid easily.
Savage cracks Ada Izmir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage misses with the combination.
Ada Izmir tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage misses with a lunging right hand
and Ada Izmir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.#T2#
Ada Izmir moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Savage as he connects with a hook.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vandall Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Ada Izmir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Savage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Ada Izmir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Savage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ada Izmir is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Savage cracks Ada Izmir with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ada Izmir seems a little lost for a moment, as Savage dominates the positioning.
Savage working away.
Ada Izmir is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.
Ada Izmir taking a bit of punishment here - Savage scoring with strikes.
Savage controls the position.
Ada Izmir tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Ada Izmir is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Ada Izmir regains half guard.
Savage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Savage postures up.
Ada Izmir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Savage there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vandall 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: DARE 62
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Douglas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Savage looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savage is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Douglas looking for submissions off his back.
Douglas trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Douglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Douglas is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Douglas won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Douglas tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.#SUB#
Douglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Douglas has hold of Savage's hands but Savage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Douglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Douglas tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Douglas tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Douglas is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Savage is tapping! Great win for Douglas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Douglas!
Samuel Douglas made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Those losses tell a lot about a fighter. I know who I am now. '.
The defeated Vandall Savage had this to say: 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: DARE 57: Williams vs. Volkov 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Po lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Savage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Po's shoulder, as Po tries to avoid the shot.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
A jab from Savage misses.
Po tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savage is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Po. No joy for Savage on that attempt.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage with a nice cross.#TD2#
Savage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Po is looking for a sweep.
Savage working away.
Po is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savage misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Savage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savage working away.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage trying to control the action but Po is working from the bottom.
Savage working the ground and pound from side control.
Savage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Savage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Po's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savage in side control, throwing shots but Po defends.
Savage throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Savage cracks Po with a big elbow.
Savage trying to control the position but Po is working away.
Savage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Po is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Po tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Savage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Savage lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Savage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savage lands an elbow.
Savage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Po is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Savage throws a strike aimed at the side of Po's head but Po avoids it well.
Savage scoring with punches and elbows.
Savage working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Po is rocked!
Savage in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Po looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Savage turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandall Savage!

Event: DARE 51
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Bedlaminov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bedlaminov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage slips a jab from Bedlaminov.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Bedlaminov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Savage.
Nice cross by Bedlaminov.
Savage scores with a nice right hand.
Bedlaminov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bedlaminov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bedlaminov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bedlaminov slips under a jab from Savage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bedlaminov.
Savage looks to land a combination but Bedlaminov avoids it well.
Bedlaminov throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Bedlaminov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savage walks into a straight right hand from Bedlaminov.#CUT#
That has opened up Vandall Savage's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bedlaminov. #T1#
Bedlaminov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bedlaminov as he avoids it easily.
Bedlaminov catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Savage is rocked!
Savage ducks into an uppercut from Bedlaminov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear 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.
Vandall Savage spoke after the fight, saying 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: UFC 6-The Horror Show
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Oswald misses the shot to the body.
Oswald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws out a counter right but Oswald avoids it with no problem.
Oswald jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oswald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Rayko Oswald has been cut.
Oswald lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oswald.
Oswald scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oswald misses with a hook.
Savage slips a jab from Oswald.
Oswald throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Oswald misses with a body kick.
Oswald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Savage lands a big shot that drops Oswald! Can he finish him?
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!
Savage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Oswald is rocked!
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Oswald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage wants to control from the top but Oswald keeps moving.
Oswald seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Savage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oswald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oswald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oswald looking for a sweep. Not yet Oswald, not yet.
Savage cracks Oswald with a solid left hand.#CUT2#
Rayko Oswald's cut is getting worse.
Oswald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oswald keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
Savage lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
Rayko Oswald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rayko Oswald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!

Event: UFC-Fright Night 8
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Savage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dorrance tries to avoid it but Savage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dorrance to the ground. Dorrance escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bane Dorrance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dorrance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorrance lands a nice looking body shot.
Dorrance rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorrance throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Dorrance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Dorrance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorrance throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savage throws a right hand that Dorrance ducks under and follows up with a left that Dorrance also avoids with ease.
Dorrance clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Savage misses with a hook. Dorrance ducked under it nicely.
Dorrance scores with a nice body kick.
Dorrance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dorrance comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorrance lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dorrance.
Dorrance looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage slips under a jab.
Dorrance stuffs the takedown attempt from Savage. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Dorrance's head coaches at Got Your 6 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Dorrance lands with a nice combination. Savage backs away looking to recover.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dorrance buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dorrance throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dorrance takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorrance lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dorrance scoring well with a low kick there.
Savage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dorrance sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bane Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandall Savage.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dorrance.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorrance misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Savage. Beautiful body shot.
Dorrance moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dorrance throws a leg kick but Savage moved away.
Savage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dorrance looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Dorrance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorrance lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savage cracks Dorrance with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dorrance.
Dorrance misses with a left hand
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Dorrance lands.
Savage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dorrance rather than just go for the knockout.
Dorrance throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Dorrance misses with a looping left.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savage blocks a head kick by Dorrance.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorrance thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dorrance. Savage shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Dorrance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Dorrance misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorrance defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bane Dorrance has been cut.
Dorrance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorrance.
Dorrance lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
Dorrance takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savage moves forwards but Dorrance connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dorrance throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savage throws a body punch but Dorrance moves out of range.
Savage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Savage.#T4#
Dorrance lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Dorrance tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Savage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dorrance misses with a straight right.
Dorrance scores with a punch to the head.
Dorrance misses with a right hand
and Savage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bane Dorrance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorrance.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dorrance.
No joy there for Dorrance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorrance blocks a jab.
Dorrance tries a low kick but Savage avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorrance lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Dorrance cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dorrance drops his hands momentarily and Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dorrance throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Dorrance dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Dorrance avoids the body shot from Savage.
Dorrance avoids the body shot from Savage.
Dorrance throws a lazy uppercut
and Savage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dorrance thinking.
Bane Dorrance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Dorrance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Dorrance.
Dorrance moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorrance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dorrance lands a nice shot that snaps Savage's head back.
Dorrance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorrance throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Dorrance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage avoids the body shot from Dorrance.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorrance.
Dorrance cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dorrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dorrance has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Dorrance misses the jab.
Dorrance lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Dorrance lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savage takes a step back to recover.
Dorrance throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dorrance throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage lands a jab to Dorrance's midsection.
Dorrance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage jabs at Dorrance's body.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorrance.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Dorrance shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dorrance circles away.
Dorrance drops his hands momentarily and Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorrance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Dorrance misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dorrance. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Dorrance slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Dorrance misses.
Dorrance lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Savage slips a straight right by Dorrance.
Savage stuns Dorrance with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dorrance gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorrance defends well and Savage ends up having to push Dorrance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bane Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandall Savage.
Dorrance throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage takes a swing at Dorrance's ribcage but misses.
Dorrance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savage.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Dorrance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorrance. #T3#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorrance.
Dorrance lands a head shot.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorrance rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
Savage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dorrance.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Dorrance takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dorrance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Good shot there by Savage.
Dorrance feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dorrance lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savage's sensitive parts.
Dorrance swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dorrance looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Dorrance.
Nice shot lands for Dorrance.
Dorrance scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Dorrance uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dorrance misses with a leg kick.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage shoots in but Dorrance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorrance was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Dorrance slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage tests Dorrance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorrance throws a series of strikes that have Savage backpedaling.
A lazy left from Dorrance finds it's target.
Savage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dorrance.
Dorrance swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dorrance misses with a body shot
and Dorrance takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dorrance looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Dorrance catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bane Dorrance dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Dorrance.
Dorrance scores with a shot to the body.
Savage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorrance defends well and Savage ends up having to push Dorrance into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dorrance thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savage if he has to take too many more of those.
Dorrance throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Bane Dorrance is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dorrance.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dorrance looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dorrance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorrance.
Dorrance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorrance misses with the combination.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorrance falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dorrance scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savage doesn't seem bothered though.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savage throws a hook but Dorrance blocks it.
Dorrance lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dorrance scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Dorrance is predictable there
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Dorrance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dorrance takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
No joy there for Dorrance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dorrance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorrance seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorrance. #T2#
Dorrance closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dorrance lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dorrance misses with an uppercut
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorrance bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dorrance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dorrance avoids the body shot from Savage.
Dorrance throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dorrance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dorrance cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savage throws a body punch but Dorrance moves out of range.
Dorrance connects with a high kick.
Dorrance moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dorrance, right into the meat.
Bane Dorrance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dorrance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorrance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Dorrance.#T3#
Dorrance works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Savage goes for a double leg but Dorrance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dorrance continues to drive forward.
Bane Dorrance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandall Savage.
Savage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dorrance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savage somewhat.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorrance blocks a jab.
Savage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dorrance shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savage eats them both and turns towards Dorrance to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dorrance lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dorrance's waist but Dorrance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
Dorrance bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dorrance changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dorrance wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Dorrance.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorrance throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
And Savage tries to counter it with a takedown but Dorrance pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Savage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dorrance did well to prevent Savage getting side control.
Dorrance is trying is best to control the position here.
Dorrance is trying to control but can't.
Savage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savage working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dorrance gets full guard.
Savage trying to control but Dorrance is working from the bottom.
Dorrance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bane Dorrance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dorrance, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Bane Dorrance!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Bane Dorrance!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Bane Dorrance!

Bane Dorrance wins by unanimous decision!
Vandall Savage was interviewed post fight and said 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.

Event: UFC 4-Creepshow
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Von Ricther misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Ricther definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Ricther moves forwards but Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Lars Von Ricther has been cut.
Von Ricther takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Von Ricther misses
and Von Ricther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ricther tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Savage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savage.
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Ricther working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savage.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Ricther on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Ricther tries to get out of the position.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage postures up in Von Ricther's guard and throws a big left but Von Ricther blocks it. #T1#
Savage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Ricther's head.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savage lands some shots froms side control.
Von Ricther is letting Savage control him for a moment.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage prevents Von Ricther from escaping the position.
Savage landing strikes.
Von Ricther is looking to reverse the position.
Savage working the head with strikes.
Savage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Savage working the ground and pound.
Savage advances to mount.
Savage working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Von Ricther is rocked!
A big strike lands for Savage! That's really hurt Von Ricther and he's turned his back - Savage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Savage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandall Savage!
In defeat, Lars Von Ricther stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and I wish him the best in future fights.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #75
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Myers throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Myers scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
Myers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like MIcheal Myers has been cut.
Savage misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a one-two to the body.
Savage checks a low kick from Myers.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Myers lands a jab.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage connects with a right hand. Myers shakes it off.
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!
Myers misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.#T1#
Myers misses with a right hand
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Savage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savage cracks Myers with a solid left hand.
Myers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.
Savage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT2#
MIcheal Myers's cut is getting worse.
Savage lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Myers is rocked!#CUT2#
MIcheal Myers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Savage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Savage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Myers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, MIcheal Myers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at MIcheal Myers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vandall Savage!

Event: StrikeForce Union #70
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Ragnaar misses with a right hand
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnaar.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar misses with a hook.
Savage moves out of range as Ragnaar strikes.
A big right from Savage misses.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Savage down.
A swing and a miss from Ragnaar.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a right hand that Savage ducks under and follows up with a left that Savage also avoids with ease.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Savage off balance momentarily.
Crunch! Ragnaar slams his shin into Savage's torso.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Savage jabs at Ragnaar's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage throws a shot to the body.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar staying out of range there.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Savage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savage has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Ragnaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnaar tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnaar looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Ragnaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savage.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnaar.
Savage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Ragnaar swings widly with a right hand
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick.
Ragnaar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnaar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ragnaar works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Ragnaar connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Jab from Ragnaar.#T3#
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnaar at a distance.
Ragnaar is breathing heavily.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnaar.
A nice combination there by Ragnaar.
Good exchange - Ragnaar coming out on top.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savage moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnaar.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Ragnaar slips a jab from Savage.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Savage checks a low kick from Ragnaar.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Ragnaar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savage avoids it.
Savage misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnaar counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Ragnaar to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage avoids the body shot from Ragnaar. #TD2#
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ragnaar was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Ragnaar pushes Savage off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Nice body punch from Ragnaar. #TD2#
Savage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ragnaar is looking to escape.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Ragnaar's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage throwing shots but Ragnaar is blocking nicely.
Savage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ragnaar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ragnaar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Ragnaar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage moves away from the strike by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar thows a body kick. Savage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that Savage semi-blocks.
Ragnaar lands a high kick!
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnaar moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnaar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Savage duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Savage blocks the leg kick.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Ragnaar is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ragnaar.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ragnaar's waist but Ragnaar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnaar!
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnaar is just out of range.
Ragnaar slips under a jab from Savage.
No joy there for Ragnaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ragnaar throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
A nice side step and Savage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Savage takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Savage misses.
A big left from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Ragnaar is rocked!
Ivar Ragnaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnaar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick.
Savage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.#T3#
Savage swings for the body but Ragnaar moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Ragnaar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar seems to have got his legs back now.
Ragnaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Ragnaar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnaar misses with a looping left.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Ragnaar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivar Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnaar.
Savage takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Savage moves away from the strike by Ragnaar.
Savage throws out a counter right but Ragnaar avoids it with no problem.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar swings widly with a right hand
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage throws a body punch but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Savage moves away from the strike by Ragnaar.
Savage let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ragnaar connects with a nice looking jab.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Savage moves away from the strike by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Ragnaar's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Ragnaar.
Savage throws a body punch but Ragnaar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivar Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Savage.
Ragnaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Ragnaar backs off Savage throws a huge counter combo but Ragnaar manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnaar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savage connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Good work by Savage as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Savage misses with a double jab
and Ragnaar counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Ragnaar. Ragnaar maintains the clinch.
Ragnaar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnaar fails to land.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnaar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage tries a body shot but Ragnaar blocks it.
A body shot lands from Savage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Savage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnaar stalling in the clinch but Savage improves position.
Savage blocks a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ragnaar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savage.
Savage taking a breather.
Ragnaar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivar Ragnaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vandall Savage.
Ragnaar wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnaar or not.
Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnaar.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Savage stalling against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Ragnaar's ribcage. Ragnaar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savage taking a breather.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
Savage stalling in the clinch.
Savage lands a shot to the body.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage leaning his opponent against the cage.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Savage presses Ragnaar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Savage.
Good body shot from Savage.
Savage lands a nice uppercut.
Savage stalls.
Still in the clinch, Savage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Savage.
Savage lands a shot to the body.
Vandall Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vandall Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ragnaar 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnaar!
Ivar Ragnaar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Bawls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage lands with a good body shot.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Bawls misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage misses the jab.
Bawls has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bawls connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws the left hand but Bawls avoids the punch easily.
Bawls misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bawls's head.
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!
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Bawls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vandall Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD2#
Savage sends Bawls crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Savage is motioning to the referee to let Bawls up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Bawls is rocked!
Bawls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Oh Bawls is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bawls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bawls seems to have got his legs back now.
Savage throws a right hand that Bawls ducks under and follows up with a left that Bawls also avoids with ease.
Bawls swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savage.#CUT#
It looks like Vandall Savage has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bawls swings widly with a right hand
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.
Bawls tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bawls shoots and misses
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Bawls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.#T2#
Savage throws out a powerful jab.
Bawls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savage as he jumps to the side.
Savage avoids the head kick by Bawls.
Savage avoids the body shot from Bawls.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savage tries to move into range but Bawls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Bawls fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savage, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage scores with a shot to the side of Bawls's head.
A body shot lands from Savage.
Bawls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bawls or not.
Savage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bawls's efforts to push away.
Bawls is trying to break the clinch but Savage is controlling him.
Bawls tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auld Bawls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage lands an uppercut.#T3#
Savage works on Bawls's body with a couple of short punches.
Bawls is breathing heavily.
Savage digs a right hand underneath Bawls's ribcage. Bawls let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Savage as the two fighters clinch.
Savage digs a right hand into Bawls's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bawls's gas tank.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bawls.
Savage works on Bawls's body with a couple of short punches.
Savage has Bawls pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage jabs at Bawls's body.#KD2#
Savage cracks Bawls with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bawls to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage misses with a series of wild punches.
Bawls half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage throws a hook but Bawls blocks it.#T4#
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Savage feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bawls sprawling to the canvas! Bawls rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Savage finish him?!
Savage lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!
Auld Bawls spoke after the fight, saying 'What happened? '.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 48
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Savage lands the left hand.
Dynamite throws a sloppy body shot
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Savage has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dynamite is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dynamite throws a sloppy body shot
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dynamite misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a crisp right that sends Dynamite to the canvas! Savage follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vandall Savage!

Event: BKF-ICON Takeoff
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wiggins .
Savage is looking to counter punch.
Savage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiggins 's head.#CUT#
It looks like Big Wiggins has been cut.
Savage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wiggins 's hands.#KD#
Savage drops Wiggins with a beautiful combination! Wiggins stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Savage is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Wiggins is rocked!
Wiggins looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wiggins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Savage sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wiggins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vandall Savage!

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