PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savage
vs
Ohmsford

190 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savage clinches.

Ohmsford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savage uses from the top position.
Ohmsford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohmsford is retaining full guard.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohmsford wants to control but Savage postures up.
Ohmsford tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Ohmsford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savage stops Ohmsford from getting back to his feet.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ohmsford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage is trying to control. Ohmsford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Savage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ohmsford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to full guard.

Ohmsford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Ohmsford defending well.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ohmsford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to full guard.

Ohmsford actively working from the bottom here.
Savage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Ohmsford actively working from the bottom here.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Ohmsford defends it.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Ohmsford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohmsford keeps working.

Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ohmsford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ohmsford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ohmsford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Savage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ohmsford.
Ohmsford is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohmsford throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savage trying to control the position but Ohmsford is working away.
Ohmsford tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Savage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohmsford can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Savage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Savage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohmsford is looking to escape.
Ohmsford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohmsford tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Ohmsford, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Savage has Ohmsford up against the cage in a clinch.

Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohmsford avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Savage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ohmsford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Ohmsford.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ohmsford is defending well for now.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohmsford is breathing heavily.
Ohmsford blocks an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage is pushing Ohmsford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ohmsford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage gets through Ohmsford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage scores with a shot to the side of Ohmsford's head.

Savage breaks from the clinch.

Savage moves into the clinch.
Ohmsford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Savage for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Savage pulls guard.
Ohmsford won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohmsford can do to turn this around?
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Ohmsford is proving a slippery customer.

Savage working for a triangle but Ohmsford defends it easily.

Ohmsford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Savage is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ohmsford, into his guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Savage trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ohmsford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ohmsford tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Ohmsford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Savage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Ohmsford looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Ohmsford is keeping the position.
Savage lands a couple of elbows.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Ohmsford is keeping the position.

Ohmsford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ohmsford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Savage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Savage clinches up with Ohmsford and pushes him back against the cage.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohmsford or not.
A bit of stalling here from Savage.
Ohmsford takes a shot to the head.
Savage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ohmsford's face.

Ohmsford is rocked!

It looks like Cole Ohmsford has been cut.
Ohmsford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ohmsford wants a takedown.

Savage tightens his grip and picks Ohmsford up, before dumping him to the ground. Ohmsford manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Ohmsford has wrist control.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ohmsford on the ground.
Savage pushing down on Ohmsford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage is looking to advance position but Ohmsford won't allow it.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ohmsford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Ohmsford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ohmsford won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohmsford trying to control from the bottom.
Savage not doing much here.
Ohmsford is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ohmsford avoid being mounted?

Savage decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage throws a series of punches but Ohmsford moves out of range.

Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Ohmsford avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage.

Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ohmsford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ohmsford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Savage escapes and throws Ohmsford's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohmsford keeps working.
Ohmsford defending against the ground and pound.
Ohmsford is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ohmsford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savage wants to control but Ohmsford is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ohmsford is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohmsford is letting Savage control him for a moment.
Ohmsford is looking for a sweep.

Savage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cole Ohmsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage tries to advance to mount but Ohmsford denies him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Savage!