PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Savage (ranked 3936 p4p, 3972 weight class) and Young Teyo (ranked 417 p4p, 420 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.

Savage
vs
Teyo

195 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
263
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Owen Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Young Teyo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teyo moves out of range of the body kick.
Teyo with the counter takedown but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Teyo is out of range.
Savage throws a body kick that misses.
Savage jabs Teyo right on the nose. Teyo blinks but takes it well.

It looks like Young Teyo has been cut.
A jab from Savage misses.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teyo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a body punch but Teyo moves out of range.
Teyo avoids the head kick by Savage.

Savage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teyo's guard.

Teyo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Teyo feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teyo blocks a leg kick.
Savage misses with the combination.
Teyo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savage defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teyo.
Teyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage throws a combination. Teyo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage sizes up Teyo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Savage lands a big head kick that sends Teyo tumbling to the mat! Savage takes a step backwards and waves Teyo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Teyo is rocked!
Teyo circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Savage. Teyo falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Owen Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.