PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danko Savario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaap Aap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Savario
vs
Aap

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danko Savario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaap Aap!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savario slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savario lands the left hand.
Aap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Savario both land. Nice combination.

Aap gets a clinch.
Aap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aap working aggressively here.
Aap is working for takedown but Savario is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Aap fails to land.
Aap wants a takedown.
Danko Savario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaap Aap.
Aap tries to score a body lock takedown but Savario shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aap keeps control of Savario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aap is struggling to control the position.
Savario is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savario wants to get back to striking at distance but Aap won't allow it.
Savario wants to get back to striking at distance but Aap won't allow it.
Aap is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savario gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savario after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aap.
Aap keeps control of Savario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aap goes for a takedown attempt but Savario pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aap on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Savario coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Savario.
Nice sprawl there from Savario as Aap shoots in.
Savario ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aap is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Savario lands a really nice looking cross but Aap seems unphased.
Savario uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aap shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savario as he avoids it easily.
Aap looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savario's corner calls for a 1-2. Savario obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savario scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savario keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savario lands a nice hook to Aap's body. Aap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Savario.
Aap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savario connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aap fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danko Savario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savario is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savario is fending him off so far but Aap persists. Nope, Savario circles away and we're back to standing.
Aap moves forwards but Savario connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Savario lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aap doesn't seem phased though.
Aap takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aap takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savario scores with a shot to the body.
Savario lands a jab to Aap's midsection.
Savario cracks Aap with an open hand slap.
Savario with a jab.
Savario lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savario digs a good hook to Aap's body.
Savario connects with a crisp jab.
Savario lands with a nice combination. Aap backs away looking to recover.
Savario lands with a shot to the body.
Savario paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savario scores with a body shot.
Aap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savario closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aap walks into a jab.
Aap takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savario throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Savario lands.
Savario lands with a good body shot.
Danko Savario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savario sizes up Aap with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Savario scores with a four punch combination!
Aap shoots in and drives through. Savario sprawls well.
Aap needs to keep his hands up - Savario had a free shot at his head there.

Aap is rocked!
Nice shot by Savario.
Aap is still on wobbly legs! Can Savario finish him?
Savario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aap doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danko Savario dominated that round.
That's time! Savario's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Savario lands a nice hook to Aap's body. Aap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savario.
Savario connects with a right hand. Aap shakes it off.
Jaap Aap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savario comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savario goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aap tries for a takedown but Savario sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aap tries to move into range but Savario moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Savario.
A punch lands to the side of Aap 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savario throws an overhand right that drops Aap like a sack of potatoes! Savario dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danko Savario!