PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen j as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savage
vs
Evans

182 cm
35
215 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

180 cm
30
220 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Evans.
Evans takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Savage.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
Savage tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Savage misses

and Evans counters by clinching up.
Evans tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.
Evans tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans tries for a takedown but Savage manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Savage as the two fighters clinch.
Evans tries to pull guard but Savage holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Evans wants to break free but Savage has control.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Savage.

Evans drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Savage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evans is trying to stand.
Savage is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Evans regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Savage won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Savage passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Savage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Evans defending well.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans is not content to let Savage control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.
Evans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Savage works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.

Evans drives through with a takedown into Savage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Savage lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
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 scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Evans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Evans is in all sorts of trouble here.
Evans regains half guard.
Savage wants to take a breather but Evans is having none of it.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Savage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy Savage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Savage throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savage is defended easily by Evans.
Evans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Evans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage avoids the body shot from Evans.
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Savage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savage connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Savage.
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Evans had a free shot at his head there.
Savage lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Savage moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Savage. Beautiful body shot.
Evans blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Savage. Beautiful body shot.
Evans misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Evans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Savage lands with a shot to the body.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Evans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savage striking from the bottom.
Savage wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savage pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Savage tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Evans is looking to advance position but Savage won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
Savage landing some decent shots from guard.
Savage trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Savage stays in close to Evans's body and controls the position.
Randy Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Evans has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savage is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Evans.
Savage is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Evans's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Evans gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage dominated that second round.
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!

Evans cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Savage throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans blocks a leg kick.
Savage is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage stuffs the takedown.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Savage or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage slips a jab from Evans.
Evans slips under a jab from Savage.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Savage sprawls well.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Savage does it's job there.

Evans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Savage!
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Savage regains half guard.
Savage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage is trying to hold Evans in close to prevent damage but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.

Savage has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Savage shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Savage as Evans shoots in.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Evans moves his leg out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Savage.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Evans scrambles back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.

Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evans was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans looking to control.
Randy Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savage trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Evans thows a body shot but no joy.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
A big right from Evans misses.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
Randy Savage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.