Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Savage defending well as Cholo loads up on a big left hand.
Cholo looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Cholo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cholo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Cholo misses.
Cholo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage misses with a hook
and Cholo counters with a straight right hand.
Cholo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage feints and then cracks Cholo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cholo down.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cholo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cholo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage lands with a straight right. Cholo didn't see that one coming.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Savage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cholo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Cholo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cholo.
Cholo struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A short left from Cholo. #BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cholo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Cholo moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Cholo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cholo moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Cholo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cholo just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cholo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savage pushes Cholo away with a front kick.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cholo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with a head kick.
Cholo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cholo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Cholo circles away.
Savage tries to work over Cholo's front leg with a kick but Cholo checks it.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Savage motions for Cholo to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Cholo moves away and avoids it.
Cholo looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cholo.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Cholo throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Cholo moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cholo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cholo lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Cholo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cholo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage blocks a head kick by Cholo.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cholo is able to avoid easily.
Savage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cholo takes a step back to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Cholo scores with a four punch combination!
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Cholo is just out of range.
Savage tries to work over Cholo's front leg with a kick but Cholo checks it.
Cholo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Cholo as he connects with a hook.
Cholo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Cholo lands a right hook to the body.
Cholo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Cholo jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cholo scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Cholo seems unphased.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Cholo lands with a shot to the body.
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Cholo catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
Cholo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cholo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cholo.
Cholo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cholo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo throws a big shot that misses.
Cholo lands with an uppercut that bounces Savage off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIg Cholo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cholo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Cholo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savage throws a leg kick but Cholo checks it.
A low kick lands for Savage.
Cholo scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Cholo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Cholo.
Savage lands with a cross.
Cholo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Cholo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cholo. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cholo slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cholos head. #T1#
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Cholo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Cholo is out of range.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Cholo swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
And Savage responds with a good body kick, but Cholo manages to step out the way in time.
Savage avoids the body shot from Cholo.
Savage blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage. #CL2#
Savage clinches with his opponent.
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cholo holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage avoids the head kick by Cholo.
Savage is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Cholo misses the target.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cholo throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage lands with a hook. Cholo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cholo scores with a nice right hand.
Cholo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cholo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Cholo scores with a jab.
Cholo lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
BIg Cholo is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Cholo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cholo lands a nice shot that snaps Savage's head back.
Cholo cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cholo was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Cholo lands with a shot to the body.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cholo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Cholo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
Savage with a hook.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Savage throws a counter combo.#T4#
Cholo with a nice cross.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cholo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cholo checks the leg kick.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Cholo moves out of range easily.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cholo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
Cholo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cholo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that BIg Cholo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cholo misses with a looping right.
Cholo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cholo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
A left lands for Cholo.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cholo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage misses with a hook
and Cholo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cholo loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!#CL2#
Savage rushes Cholo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cholo scores with a hook to the body.
Cholo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cholo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Cholo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cholo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage tried to score with a low kick but Cholo checks it.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Cholo.
Cholo swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Cholo throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Savage misses.
Good exchange - Cholo coming out on top.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cholo digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Cholo. Beautiful body shot.
Cholo takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cholo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cholo throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Cholo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Savage misses. #CL2#
Savage rushes Cholo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cholo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Owen Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savage tries to stall but Cholo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3##BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage avoids the head kick by Cholo.
Cholo swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Cholo feints a jab promting Savage to slip. Cholo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Savage slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cholo misses with an uppercut.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cholo lands with a right hand.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
Savage misses with a right hand
letting Cholo counter with a right hand.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cholo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savage.#T4#
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!
Cholo scores with a nice right hand.
Cholo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cholo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Cholo's head but Cholo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
BIg Cholo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage throws a low kick, looking for Cholo's leg but Cholo calmly moves out of range.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Cholo - just one landing.
Cholo misses with a straight right.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cholo throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.

And that's the end of the fight!
BIg Cholo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cholo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIg Cholo!
A less than humble BIg Cholo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Owen Savage spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.

Event: GAMMA#1119 Wusan v Janko
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Savage takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with an elbow over the top.
Kane prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Kane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 looking to clinch. #T1#
Kane cracks Savage with a good jab.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage thinks about the counter body kick.
Kane scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Savage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savage.
Kane throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savage under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
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.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Savage takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Savage wants to break free but Kane has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kane.
Savage looks winded!
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Kane working aggressively here.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane blocks a body shot from Savage.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Savage tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savage's brow.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane lands an elbow just above Savage 's eye.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Kane.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Savage.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage. #T4#
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Savage prevents a body shot from Kane.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped Savage in his tracks for a moment.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Kane pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Owen Savage's cut even more.
Savage blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick.
Savage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kane blocks it well.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage. #BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane lands with a straight right. Savage didn't see that one coming.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Savage tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane throws a front kick that sends Savage stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kane jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Kane catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
Savage is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage slips under a jab from Kane.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Savage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane lands the left hand.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kane cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kane. Savage shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kane wants to clinch.#T2#
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
Kane blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Kane.
Chris Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow Savage down.
Savage feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Kane tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Kane cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane cracks Savage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savage checks a leg kick.
Savage moves out of range as Kane strikes.
A head kick from Kane lands but Savage takes it in his stride.
Kane with the inside leg kick.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Savage. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage jabs at Kane's body.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a thumping low kick.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.#CL#
Kane pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chris Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savage's head.
Savage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Kane clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with an elbow strike.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Kane lands a right hand.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savage tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Chris Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kane prevents Savage from breaking the clinch.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Savage working hard to break the clinch.
Savage is trying to break free.#BC2#
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Kane lands a jab to Savage's midsection.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.#CL#
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane prevents Savage from breaking the clinch.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Savage shrugs off. #T4#
Kane blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Kane avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane blocks a body shot from Savage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kane!
Chris Kane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Stukov blocks the low kick.
Stukov clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savage looks to land a combination but Stukov avoids it well.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Stukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savage at a distance.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stukov throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
Stukov misses with an uppercut.
Stukov connects with a jab.
Savage throws a push kick but Stukov slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Savage tenderised Stukov's leg. Stukov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savage tries to land a body kick
and Stukov counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Stukov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Savage scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Stukov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Stukov ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Stukov should have avoided that one.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Savage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stukov.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Stukov slips the punch.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stukov is able to avoid easily.
Savage is looking to chop away at Stukov's legs.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stukov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Savage missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Stukov counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stukov. That one must have hurt.
Stukov digs a good hook to Savage's body.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savage tries to work over Stukov's front leg with a kick but Stukov checks it.
Savage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Stukov sets himself, and Savage steps forward looking for the clinch! Stukov avoids it this time.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Savage walks into a jab.
Stukov misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSavage.
Stukov scores with a jab to the head.
Stukov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
A low kick from Savage misses
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Stukov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stukov tries to avoid it.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stukov throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stukov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stukov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savage doesn't seem bothered though.
Stukov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savage.
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Savage is looking to clinch but Stukov is avoiding it.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Stukov moves out of range of the body kick from Savage.
And Stukov counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stukov.
Savage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stukov blocks it well.
Stukov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Stukov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Savage slams his shin into Stukov's torso.
Stukov lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage throws a leg kick but Stukov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stukov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stukov.
Stukov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov misses the shot to the body.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov feints and then cracks Savage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savage down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stukov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stukov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stukov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Stukov's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Savage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savage is looking to clinch.
Stukov throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Stukov moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stukov swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Savage tries to clinch there but Stukov circles away.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stukov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stukov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov catches Savage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
Savage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stukov has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stukov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
Stukov lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Savage down.
Stukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savage throws a wild body kick that Stukov sees coming a mile off.
Stukov throws a shot to the body.
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stukov.#T2#
Stukov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stukov.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stukov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stukov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Stukov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stukov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stukov throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Stukov connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Savage misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
A jab from Stukov misses.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stukov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Stukov avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Savage misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov 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.
Stukov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Stukov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Savage drives through and clinches with Stukov against the cage. #BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stukov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Stukov.
Savage clobbers Stukov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Stukov misses the target.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Stukov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stukov checks a leg kick.
Stukov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage cracks Stukov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stukov throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Stukov throws a push kick but Savage slaps the foot to one side.
Savage slips a jab from Stukov.
Savage throws a leg kick that misses.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stukov lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage lands a right hook to the body.
Stukov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stukov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savage. That one must have hurt.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Savage settles back down.
Stukov tried to counter with a leg kick but Savage avoided it.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stukov.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stukov misses with a body shot.
Savage throws the kick towards the body but Stukov avoids it.
Savage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Stukov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savage checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Savage. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage tries to clinch but Stukov is having none of it.
Savage throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Stukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savage.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Savage tries to land a front kick but Stukov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stukov throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Stukov looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savage looks to land a body kick but Stukov moved away.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Stukov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stukov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with an inside leg kick.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Stukov moves out of range easily.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stukov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stukov throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stukov cracks Savage with a good jab.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stukov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stukov cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Savage throws a low kick but Stukov avoids it.
Savage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stukov is out of range and Savage settles back down.
A punch combination from Stukov misses.
Savage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stukov. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stukov moves out of range as Savage throws a body kick.
Stukov cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Stukov scores with a leg kick.
Stukov swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage pushes Stukov away with a front kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stukov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Savage clinches.
Stukov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #BC#
Stukov breaks from the clinch.
Stukov connects with a jab.
Savage misses with a low kick as Stukov jumps back.
Stukov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savage's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Stukov.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stukov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stukov can pounce on him.
Stukov scores with a nice body kick.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stukov scores with a punch to the head.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Stukov with a nice cross.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Stukov throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stukov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Petr Stukov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stukov, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
After winning the bout, Petr Stukov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.

Event: SMASH: Franc vs Crazyhorse
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrels.
Barrels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrels has a takedown stuffed.
Savage fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barrels just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Barrels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barrels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Barrels pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
Barrels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barrels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrels.
Barrels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barrels working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savage tries to roll over but Barrels keeps him under control.
Barrels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barrels wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position. #T2#
Barrels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barrels trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Barrels goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Savage turns into him and now he's in Barrels's guard. #SUB2#
Barrels 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.
Barrels looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Barrels wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Barrels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barrels wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savage is now in half guard.
Barrels moves into full guard. #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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barrels looking to control.
Barrels 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.
Barrels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrels has control of Savage's left arm, preventing Savage from doing any damage.
Barrels working a defensive guard but Savage passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tu Barrels dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tu Barrels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Owen Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Barrels looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Barrels drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
Savage keeping full guard, as Barrels tries to pass.
Barrels throws a big right hand that misses.
Tu Barrels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barrels throws a big elbow that misses.
Barrels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savage slips a jab from Barrels.
Barrels tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrels throws a body kick that misses.
Savage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barrels misses the shot to the body.
Barrels misses with a takedown attempt
and Savage counters with a nice body kick.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barrels looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Barrels fails with a takedown attempt.
Owen Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tu Barrels.
Barrels connects with a nice looking jab.
Savage avoids the head kick by Barrels.
Savage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barrels throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage throws a big counter combination but Barrels scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barrels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrels.
Savage throws a body punch but Barrels moves out of range.
And Barrels tries to counter it with a takedown but Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barrels scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Barrels throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Barrels drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Savage is controlling Barrels's posture.
Barrels trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage managing to control the position.
Barrels trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barrels looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrels.
Savage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrels throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
As Barrels looks to move away, Savage throws a big counter combo but Barrels just gets out of the way.
Savage misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tu Barrels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barrels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barrels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barrels misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with a thumping low kick.
Barrels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barrels throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Barrels falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Owen Savage!
Owen Savage took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Savage looks to land a left hand but Bundy moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Bundy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Savage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bundy is in Savage's guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bundy is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Savage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bundy to get the leverage.
Savage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy. #SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bundy wants to pass to mount but Savage is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy. #SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well.
Bundy trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bundy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Savage is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #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.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage is trying to control Bundy's posture but Bundy avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Bundy drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeping hold of Bundy's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bundy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bundy. #SUB2#
Bundy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Savage has recovered full guard.
Savage working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bundy on the ground.#SUB2#
Bundy drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Bundy off! Bundy jumps back into Savage's guard.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savage is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy is just content to waste time from the top position. Savage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Savage throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Savage counters with a big head kick but Bundy shrugs it off.
Savage throws a series of punches but Bundy moves out of range. #TD2#
Bundy 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.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy. #SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savage defends it well. #T1#
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Bundy seems to be working for a kimura but Savage defends the submission attempt.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bundy is working for an americana but Savage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bundy was thinking about the submission.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Savage has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Owen Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Bundy 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.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bundy goes for an armbar but Savage turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
A very excited looking Al Bundy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'.

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Makoba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
letting Makoba counter with a right hand.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makoba throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage checks a low kick from Makoba.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Makoba throws an off balance right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba checks a low kick from Savage.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makoba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makoba lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Makoba slips a jab from Savage.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makoba throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Makoba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba jabs at Savage's body.
Makoba swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Makoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makoba wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Makoba.#T4#
Savage slips a straight right by Makoba.
Savage thumps Makoba with a low kick.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makoba scores with a nice right hand.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Makoba blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Makoba throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makoba throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makoba has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Makoba had a free shot at his head there.
Makoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Jab from Makoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage blocks a jab.
Makoba misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Makoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage misses with a left hand #CL#
and Makoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Makoba tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Makoba back against the cage.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Makoba.
Makoba taking a breather.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Makoba looks to clinch
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Makoba misses.
Makoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
Makoba tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Savage defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makoba wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Makoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Savage avoids the head kick by Makoba.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makoba counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Savage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Makoba has managed to clinch.
Makoba is trying to stall.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Savage. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobojo Makoba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makoba throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makoba.
A jab from Makoba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Makoba misses the target.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Makoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savage backs up against the cage.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makoba scores with a punch to the head.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Makoba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savage.
Makoba keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makoba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Makoba misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.#T3#
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makoba digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makoba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage misses with the combination. #T4#
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Makoba throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Makoba in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makoba, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'.

Event: FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Somer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A big left from Somer misses.
And Savage responds with a good body kick, but Somer manages to step out the way in time.
Somer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somer misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
Trouble Somer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Somer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Somer lands a jab.
Somer throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Somer lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somer misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer digs a good hook to Savage's body. #T1#
Somer lands with an overhand left.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Somer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somer throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somer.
Somer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Somer collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Owen Savage!
A pretty intense looking Owen Savage took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CFC 606
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Seis lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Seis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a nice body shot.
Seis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seis misses the body punch
and Seis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lom Seis has been cut.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Seis moves out of range easily.
Savage blocks a head kick by Seis.
Seis throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Seis thows a body kick. Savage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seis throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Savage counters with a nice right hand that sends Seis toppling to the canvas! Seis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Savage finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seis connects with a single shot there.
Seis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage avoids the head kick by Seis.
Savage quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seis throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Seis throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Seis misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Seis misses with a body punch
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Seis throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Savage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seis! Savage lets Seis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Seis is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Lom Seis's cut even more.
Seis swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Seis is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Seis out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Savage!
Owen Savage took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: CFC 592
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Hall connects with the punch.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Hall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hall tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Hall - just one landing.
Hall cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jed Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage misses with a low kick.#T1#
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Hall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savage tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. Savage didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Savage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Hall 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.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hall lands a couple of digs.
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall cracks Savage with a solid left hand.
Hall postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Hall stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Hall chips away with some ground and pound.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hall moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Jed Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Hall persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Hall shoots in and bounces Savage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savage pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Hall working Savage over with strikes.
Hall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jed Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hall is nestled in close to Savage, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hall connects with a nice short shot to Savage's temple. #T4#
Hall working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Savage is rocked!
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
Savage is still in real trouble! Can Hall finish him?
Hall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Savage seems to have recovered his senses.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall working over Savage with some ground and pound. Savage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Savage is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Hall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Savage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savage.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Savage blocks a jab.#T1#
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall misses the jab.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savage is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall postures up and lands a big shot to Savage's brow.
Hall postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it. #T3#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall stays in close to Savage's body and controls the position.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Hall scoring with some ground and pound.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall works over Savage with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Savage is keeping the position.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hall, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Hall!
Owen Savage was interviewed post fight and said '6.45 learner / 84 IQ / 91 IQ and now your momma owes me sloppy top'.

Event: CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage jabs at Furiosa's body.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Furiosa is breathing heavily.
Furiosa throws a leg kick
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hercules Furiosa has been cut.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Furiosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savage jabs Furiosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Furiosa tries to move into range but Savage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furiosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savage to score with a decent uppercut.#T1##KD2#
Savage lands a big uppercut and Furiosa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Furiosa looks OK. Savage waves Furiosa back to his feet!
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Furiosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savage fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Furiosa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Furiosa looks to clinch but Savage throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Furiosa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Owen Savage!
Owen Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 560
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Akamu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Akamu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savage counters with a thumping low kick.
Savage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Akamu is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Savage feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akamu sprawling to the canvas! Akamu 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?! #CUT2#It looks like John Akamu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akamu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge ðŸ‘Š in the buildup to the fight.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savage.
Savage lands a big head kick that sends Akamu to the canvas! Savage follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Savage!
An intense looking Owen Savage took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"Bobby boy," Owen goes cage side, bends Bob Slay over and spanks that ass. "You're soft like charmen toilet paper you insufferable euro-twink. Report this to your daddy Mike you pussy."'.
John Akamu was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Savage looks for the body kick but Reyes saw that one coming.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Reyes wants to clinch
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
Savage scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Reyes throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.
Reyes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage slips a jab from Reyes.
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reyes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reyes moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Reyes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savage makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reyes really felt that one!#T3#
Reyes avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Toga Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Savage is avoiding it.
Reyes throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a left to the body.
Savage missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Savage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Reyes closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the cage.#BC2#
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage lands a front kick.
It looks like Savage has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Toga Reyes has been cut.
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Savage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes misses with a jab to the body
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toga Reyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reyes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Toga Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage lands a jab to the nose.#KD#
Savage lands a big right hand that sends Reyes crashing to the mat! Savage stays standing though and waves Reyes back to his feet!#ROC#Reyes is rocked!
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Reyes tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Reyes moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 throws a right and a left that Reyes avoids nicely.
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Reyes's defenses. #T1#
Savage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reyes misses with a hook #KD#
and Savage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reyes! Savage lets Reyes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Reyes misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage scores with a counter punch that sends Reyes to the canvas! Savage smells blood - he's punishing Reyes with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Reyes has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Savage!
A very excited looking Owen Savage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeBlunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeBlunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Savage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeBlunt wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeBlunt is looking to improve his position.
DeBlunt is working hard here to advance position.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Savage is nestled in close to DeBlunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#It looks like Phil DeBlunt has been cut.
DeBlunt 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 postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DeBlunt looks a forlorn figure.
DeBlunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Savage fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Savage landing punches. #CUT2#Phil DeBlunt's cut is getting worse.
DeBlunt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
DeBlunt is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savage lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Savage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from 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!
DeBlunt tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of DeBlunt's head. #ROC2#DeBlunt is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Phil DeBlunt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Owen Savage!
A victorious Owen Savage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QÕ½ick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teyo moves out of range of the body kick.
Teyo with the counter takedown but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Teyo is out of range.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Savage jabs Teyo right on the nose. Teyo blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Young Teyo has been cut.
A jab from Savage misses.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Savage throws a body punch but Teyo moves out of range.
Teyo avoids the head kick by Savage. #TD#
Savage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teyo's guard.#ES2#
Teyo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Teyo feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teyo blocks a leg kick.
Savage misses with the combination.
Teyo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.#T2#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teyo.
Teyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage throws a combination. Teyo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage sizes up Teyo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
Savage lands a big head kick that sends Teyo tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Teyo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Teyo is rocked!
Teyo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Savage. Teyo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Owen Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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