PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denis Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Savvidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Denis Keith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Keith
vs
Savvidis

199 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

167 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexis Savvidis !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savvidis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keith checks it well.
Keith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savvidis as he avoids it easily.
Savvidis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keith moves out of range of the body kick from Savvidis .
Savvidis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savvidis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keith wants to clinch up but Savvidis keeps it at a distance.

Keith gets caught napping as Savvidis dives in and scores a takedown. Keith manages to retain guard.
Keith has a closed guard, preventing Savvidis from standing up.
Keith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savvidis advances position into side control!
Keith struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savvidis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keith is trying to improve his position.
Savvidis tries to stand but Keith is controlling his head.
Keith trying to remain calm as Savvidis controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savvidis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Savvidis is looking to clinch but Keith is avoiding it.
Savvidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Savvidis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savvidis showed some decent athleticism there.
Savvidis wants to control but Keith is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savvidis sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith pushes Savvidis off but Savvidis dives into side control.
Savvidis taking a breather here.

Savvidis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Savvidis throws a sloppy head kick and Keith moves out of range easily.
Savvidis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Keith to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savvidis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keith somewhat.
A combination from Savvidis does no damage.
Savvidis fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Savvidis .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keith wants to clinch.
Savvidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Savvidis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Savvidis .
Savvidis tries for a takedown but Keith circles away easily
and Keith counters with a nice uppercut.
Keith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savvidis but Savvidis pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Savvidis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keith sprawls well initially but Savvidis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savvidis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Savvidis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keith sees it coming and defends easily.
Savvidis prevents Keith from improving his position.
Keith is trying to stand.
Alexis Savvidis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savvidis trying to control the action but Keith is working from the bottom.
Savvidis wants to stand but Keith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Savvidis passes to full mount!
Savvidis landing strikes from the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savvidis putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Savvidis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Keith turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Savvidis off and cradles Keith's limp body as Savvidis celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexis Savvidis !
Alexis Savvidis got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'