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Event:
BT2
Date: Jul 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Ball moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Ball slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Ball moved out of range nicely.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ball stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
#T2#
Savage tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
#TD2#
Savage jumps guard.
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T3#
Savage has his hands on Ball's head, controlling the position.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Ball's belly button to the back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage works Ball's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Ball.
Savage wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Savage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savage sprawls and moves away.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Ball takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ball on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Todd Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trenth Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage jabs at Ball's body.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and pushes Ball back into the cage.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Todd Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Ball looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Savage pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage prevents a body shot from Ball.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Savage drops back down to his feet.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Ball's shoulder, as Ball tries to avoid the shot.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Ball gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Ball prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Savage works Ball's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ball's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ball counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard.
Savage is pulling down on Ball's head. It's preventing any offense from Ball, at least for the moment.#T3#
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ball's guard. #REVB#
Todd Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trenth Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Savage! |
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Event:
BT1
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Babayaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Babayaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Savage cracks Babayaka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babayaka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Savage finish him?
#ROC#Babayaka is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mario Babayaka has been cut.
Babayaka walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Savage! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Savage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Todd Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Davis.#TD2#
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage has one foot on Davis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL#
Savage closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Savage pulls guard successfully.
Davis throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Davis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Davis looking for subs off his back but Savage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savage moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Savage content just to control the position here. #T2#
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage controlling from the full mount.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Savage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savage lands a heavy elbow.
Savage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Savage is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Davis regains half guard.
Davis trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Savage seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davis manages to circle out of the way.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward.
Todd Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Davis.#CL#
Savage clinches up against the cage.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Savage.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Savage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Savage keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass. #T1#
Savage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Savage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Savage.
Davis wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Savage is taking a breather. Davis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Davis walks into a left hand.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Savage lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Savage sends Davis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Savage is motioning to the referee to let Davis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Davis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ronin Davis 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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?#T4#
Savage is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Davis flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Davis is out cold! Savage holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Savage! |
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