PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Mother - Danzig as his entrance music. Nicolai Brasnof had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brasnof
vs
Savage

180 cm
23
205 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Savage.
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brasnof slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brasnof tests Savage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savage defending well as Brasnof loads up on a big left hand.
Brasnof definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Brasnof misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Brasnof throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brasnof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Brasnof.
Savage slips a straight right by Brasnof.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brasnof was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasnof.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brasnof takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasnof misses with a jab to the body
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasnof jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brasnof throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage.
Brasnof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasnof misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brasnof looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Brasnof takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Brasnof moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brasnof.
Savage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Brasnof was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savage.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Brasnof is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savage's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brasnof walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage slips under a jab from Brasnof.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Brasnof misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brasnof swings widly with a right hand
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Brasnof walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savage.
Brasnof throws a big shot that misses.
Brasnof misses with a straight right.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brasnof throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Brasnof.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Brasnof connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brasnof throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof's corner calls for a 1-2. Brasnof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brasnof misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a two punch combo.
Brasnof looks to land a combination. Savage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brasnof takes one on the button.
Brasnof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brasnof's knee momentarily.
Brasnof throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage slips under a jab.
Brasnof throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasnof backing away here, and Savage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Savage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brasnof swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brasnof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof misses the jab.
Savage tries to move into range but Brasnof moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Brasnof.
Brasnof avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brasnof checks it well.
Brasnof misses with a straight left.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brasnof misses with a two punch combination.
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brasnof looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Brasnof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brasnof was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Brasnof. Those never looked like landing.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brasnof throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage connects with a looping right hand.
Brasnof misses with a lunging right hand
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasnof just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Savage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A jab from Savage finds it's way through Brasnof's defenses.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Brasnof misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Brasnof misses the target.
Brasnof throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Brasnof lands with a nice body punch.
Brasnof throws a sloppy body shot
and Savage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
Randy Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasnof.
A jab lands there for Brasnof.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Brasnof has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brasnof misses with a left hand
and Savage finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brasnof.
Savage slips under a jab.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brasnof throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with a body kick that stops Brasnof in his tracks momentarily.
Savage lands with an overhand left.
Brasnof misses the shot to the body.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasnof.
Brasnof jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brasnof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brasnof throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brasnof throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage cracks Brasnof with an open hand slap.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brasnof misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brasnof throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Brasnof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasnof throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brasnof misses with a jab to the body
enabling Savage to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage defending well as Brasnof loads up on a big left hand.
Brasnof just misses with a punch to the body.
Brasnof is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brasnof throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Brasnof checks a low kick from Savage.
Brasnof takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Brasnof misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Savage sizes up Brasnof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brasnof.
Savage looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savage pushes Brasnof away with a front kick.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Brasnof's belly button to the back.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brasnof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage counters with a body kick.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brasnof misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brasnof takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brasnof throws a right hand that misses
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage throws a low kick but Brasnof moves out of range easily.
Brasnof appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Brasnof.
Brasnof takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Savage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasnof.
Brasnof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Brasnof throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Brasnof looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Brasnof backing away here, and Savage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice cross by Savage.
Brasnof loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
Brasnof stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brasnof misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasnof slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brasnof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brasnof swings widly with a right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brasnof throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Savage throws a series of punches but Brasnof avoids them all with ease.
Brasnof throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage defending well as Brasnof loads up on a big left hand.
Savage works Brasnof's body with a nice hook.
Brasnof looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brasnof throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Brasnof throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brasnof throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brasnof with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brasnof might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brasnof works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Brasnof will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brasnof.
Savage tries to land a front kick but Brasnof steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brasnof is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage sizes up Brasnof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savage is looking to chop away at Brasnof's legs.
Nice body punch from Savage.
Brasnof throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with a left and a right that stings Brasnof.
Brasnof jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brasnof misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage moves out of range as Brasnof strikes.
Brasnof misses with a straight left.
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Brasnof counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Brasnof. Those never looked like landing.
Brasnof throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with an inside leg kick.
Savage tries a low kick but Brasnof avoids it.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brasnof was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brasnof misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Savage slips a straight right by Brasnof.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brasnof throws a big shot that misses.
Brasnof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Brasnof slips the punch.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brasnof looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Brasnof throws an off balance right hand
and Brasnof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brasnof misses with a jab to the body
and Savage counters with a two punch combo.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brasnof walks into a straight right hand from Savage.
Brasnof throws an off balance right hand
and Savage counters with a good, hard body kick but Brasnof shrugs it off.
Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brasnof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brasnof throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage is trying to counter with his kicks.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brasnof.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Savage connects with a jab.
Savage lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savage throws a leg kick but Brasnof checks it.
Brasnof was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brasnof misses the shot to the body.
Brasnof backing away here, and Savage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Savage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brasnof takes a kick to the side of the head.

Brasnof is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brasnof. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brasnof with a body shot.
Oh Brasnof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage thuds his shin into the meat of Brasnof's side.
Brasnof seems to have got his legs back now.
Savage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brasnof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brasnof throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolai Brasnof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brasnof misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
A relieved looking Randy Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.