PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ygor Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen The Silent Comedy - Bartholomew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Deans
vs
Savage

200 cm
23
280 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

183 cm
30
275 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ganja's Warehouse

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ygor Savage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Deans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deans lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Deans's head but Deans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deans shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deans.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Deans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Deans on that attempt.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Deans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savage sprawls well. Savage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deans gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deans thows a body shot but no joy.
Deans has a takedown stuffed.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deans is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Deans.
Deans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Deans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Savage!
Savage avoids a strike by Deans and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Deans's guard! Fantastic escape!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Savage has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savage passes Deans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage wants to stand but Deans has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Savage wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Deans uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Savage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deans being controlled here, momentarily.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage won't allow Deans to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans trying to keep a closed guard but Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Deans wants to sweep but no luck.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Deans is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Deans fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage scores with a leg kick.

Savage clinches with his opponent.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Deans blocks with his arms.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans blocks an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Deans blocks with his arms.
Deans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Deans manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Deans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deans shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.
Deans throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Deans misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Savage. No joy for Deans on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deans misses with a takedown attempt - Savage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage tried to score with a low kick but Deans checks it.
Savage motions for Deans to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deans tries for a takedown but Savage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deans 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.
Deans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savage is looking to score with low kicks.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deans moves away.
Deans throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Deans looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Deans drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage has control of Deans's left arm, preventing Deans from doing any damage.
Deans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deans trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deans throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deans's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Savage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Deans wants to stand and escape but Savage is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to stand but Deans is controlling his posture from full guard.
Deans 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.
Deans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savage controls the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ygor Savage hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Savage throws a leg kick but Deans checks it.
Savage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silco Deans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Deans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Deans blocks a jab.
Deans misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Savage misses.
Deans shoots in looking for a takedown. Savage tries to sprawl out of it but Deans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ygor Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savage tries to clinch up but Deans circles away and keeps his distance.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage thumps Deans with a low kick.
Deans shoots in looking for a takedown but Savage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Deans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ygor Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deans shoots in but no luck this time.

Savage darts in and clinches Deans up against the cage.
Savage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savage lands a knee to the head.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Deans blocks it.
Deans working hard to break the clinch.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage lands a knee to the head.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deans blocks it with crossed arms.
Deans tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
Deans wants to break free but Savage has control.
Savage is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ygor Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Savage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deans somewhat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savage.
Deans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savage moves out of range as Deans strikes.
Deans checks a low kick from Savage.

Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deans, pushing him back against the cage.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Deans blocks with his arms.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Deans blocks it.
Deans is trying to break the clinch but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deans wants to get back to striking at distance but Savage won't allow it.
Deans has had enough of the clinch but Savage keeps him there for the moment.
Savage pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans wants to break free but Savage has control.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.

Deans breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Deans.
Savage swings for the body but Deans moves out of range.
Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deans's sensitive parts.
Deans misses with a straight right.
Deans shoots for a double leg takedown but Savage sprawls well. He's pushed Deans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Ygor Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans avoids a wild elbow strike from Savage.
Savage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deans is defending well for now.
Savage misses with a knee strike.
Deans avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Deans blocks with his arms.
Savage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Savage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage scores with a knee to the head.
Savage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Savage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Savage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Ygor Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deans wants to break free but Savage has control.
Deans tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.
Deans tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deans is trying to break the clinch but Savage is controlling him.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Savage keeps control of Deans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deans is trying to break the clinch but Savage is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ygor 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ygor Savage!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ygor Savage!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ygor Savage!

Ygor Savage wins by unanimous decision!
Ygor Savage spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.