PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrick Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrick Fernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fernandez
vs
Savage

214 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darrick Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Savage!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage wants to clinch.

Savage rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Fernandez is controlling the position.

Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savage checks a leg kick nicely.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Savage.

Fernandez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savage was covering up waiting for the punch and Fernandez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernandez throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fernandez 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez looking to control.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernandez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

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

Savage moves into the clinch.
Fernandez lands a right hand.

Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Savage.
It looked like Fernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Savage.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a lazy head kick

and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fernandez prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.

Fernandez stands and steps away. Savage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Fernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Fernandez looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a double jab

and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Milo Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez looks for a takedown but Savage sprawls well.
Fernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Milo Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez avoids the head kick by Savage.
Fernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Savage lands with a kick to the temple. Fernandez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.

Savage rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.

Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez tried to counter with a leg kick but Savage avoided it.
Savage throws a low kick but Fernandez moves out of range easily.
No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Fernandez jumps guard and drags Savage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Fernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Fernandez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Fernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Savage to get to half guard.
Fernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savage wants to stand up but Fernandez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but Savage has control of the leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Savage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milo Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Savage gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Fernandez persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Fernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Savage rushes Fernandez and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandez struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.

Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez shoots for a takedown but Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Savage has Fernandez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Savage is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.

Fernandez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Fernandez crashes against the mat.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage tries to escape but Fernandez is in control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fernandez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Fernandez fails with the takedown.
Savage throws a head kick but Fernandez moves out of range.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch.

Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick

and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Savage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savage misses with a combination

and Fernandez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fernandez stalling in the clinch but Savage improves position.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Fernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fernandez.
Fernandez prevents Savage from getting back to his feet.

Fernandez stands up and waves to Savage to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Savage tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Fernandez shoots in but Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick

and Fernandez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernandez.
Savage looking to throw knees to the head but Fernandez is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez gets control of Savage's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fernandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fernandez is on top in guard.

Fernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fernandez stops Savage from standing up.
Fernandez postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Savage has momentary wrist control but Fernandez slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fernandez manages to pass to side control.
Fernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Fernandez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savage's head.
Darrick Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fernandez is working for a kimura but Savage is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrick Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

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