PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Savanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Zimmerman
vs
Savanis

175 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Win Nutritional RJ - ever, more credibility

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brody Savanis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Savanis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savanis swinging wilding here.
Zimmerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savanis misses with a few strikes there.
Zimmerman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savanis tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savanis to the ground. Savanis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savanis.
Zimmerman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jacob Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Savanis moves out of range.
Savanis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Savanis.

Savanis clinches.

Zimmerman pulls guard effortlessly.
Zimmerman trying to control the position.
Savanis controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Zimmerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savanis manages to get himself to full guard.
Savanis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savanis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmerman throws a strike but Savanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zimmerman striking off his back but it's not causing Savanis any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Savanis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zimmerman pulls Savanis in close to prevent any damage.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savanis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimmerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savanis is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Savanis tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman clinches but Savanis breaks the clinch

and Savanis counters with a takedown into side control.
Savanis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman struggling a bit here.
Savanis is putting a hurting on Zimmerman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zimmerman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savanis trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Savanis has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savanis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savanis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zimmerman is not content to let Savanis control the position.
Savanis is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Well, if Savanis 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Savanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Zimmerman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Savanis looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Savanis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Savanis throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman looks to clinch

and Savanis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zimmerman!
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Savanis maintains control.
Zimmerman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Savanis is controlling well.
Savanis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zimmerman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savanis.
Zimmerman is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Savanis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Savanis pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Savanis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savanis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Savanis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savanis is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.

Savanis moves into the clinch.
Savanis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zimmerman walks into a jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Savanis.
Savanis prevents Zimmerman from escaping the position.

Savanis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savanis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savanis off and has taken his back!
Savanis controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Savanis.
Good control from Zimmerman.
Savanis grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Zimmerman tightening his grip on Savanis, looking for the choke.
Savanis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zimmerman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Savanis holding both Zimmerman 's hands and preventing any damage.
Savanis just trying to survive but Zimmerman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zimmerman trying to control momentarily.
Savanis manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Zimmerman is now in side control.
Savanis regains half guard, as Zimmerman was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Savanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Savanis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savanis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Savanis.
Savanis scores with the left hand. Zimmerman knows he should have avoided that one.
Savanis swats away the attempt to clinch by Zimmerman.
Savanis throws a right hand that Zimmerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zimmerman also avoids with ease.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Savanis keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savanis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savanis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savanis's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savanis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looking to hold on to the position here but Savanis rolls and ends up regaining guard.

Savanis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Zimmerman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Savanis, up you get!
Zimmerman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Savanis has managed to clinch.
Savanis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zimmerman or not.
Zimmerman taking a breather.

Savanis has clasped his hands together around Zimmerman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Savanis.
Zimmerman is not content to let Savanis control the position.
Zimmerman tries to escape but Savanis is in control.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Brody Savanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savanis thows a huge punch but Zimmerman dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savanis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Savanis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savanis lands a nice short elbow.
Savanis working over Zimmerman with some ground and pound. Zimmerman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savanis is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Savanis does no damage.
Jacob Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savanis is fending him off so far but Zimmerman persists. Nope, Savanis circles away and we're back to standing.
Brody Savanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savanis lands with a kick to the temple. Zimmerman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Savanis, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Savanis against the cage but Savanis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Savanis, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Savanis against the cage but Savanis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savanis misses with the combination.
Zimmerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savanis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savanis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.

Savanis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jacob Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savanis trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Savanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savanis 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Savanis!