PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Morais (ranked 3946 p4p, 318 weight class) and Dhino Savi (ranked 24700 p4p, 513 weight class). Dhino Savi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Morais
vs
Savi

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Morais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dhino Savi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Savi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morais!
Morais is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Morais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morais stops Savi from passing to mount.
Morais is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Morais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morais is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad MMA Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Savi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Morais's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Savi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morais knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morais gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

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.
Morais is trying to maintain the position but Savi is very close to passing his half guard.
Morais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Savi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savi has managed to get both his arms back between Morais's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morais is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savi controlling from the top position.
Morais trying to keep a closed guard but Savi is proving a slippery customer.

Morais looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morais is retaining full guard.
Savi landing with the ground and pound.
Savi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Morais throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savi works over Morais with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Morais looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savi looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dhino Savi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Morais tries for a takedown but Savi circles away easily

and Savi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savi.
Dhino Savi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savi tries to free his leg and advance position but Morais is retaining full guard.
Savi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Morais working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Savi is continuing to stall.
Savi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi works over Morais with some ground and pound from guard.
Morais working a defensive guard here.
Savi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Morais has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Morais.
Savi taking a breather here.
Morais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morais is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morais can't do much from the bottom here.
Morais is looking for a sweep.
Morais can't do much from the bottom here.
Savi controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Savi 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morais shoots and misses

and Savi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morais is trying to push Savi away but Savi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savi taking a breather.
Savi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morais is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morais throws an elbow but it misses.
Savi stalls.

Savi pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dhino Savi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Savi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Morais has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Savi jumps guard and drags Morais to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Savi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morais wants to take a breather but Savi is having none of it.
Savi keeping hold of Morais's head, controlling as best he can.

Morais seems to be looking for submissions.

Morais is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi is trying to maintain the position but Morais is very close to passing his half guard.
Savi is looking to escape.

Morais is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morais.
Savi regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Morais drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savi dives on top into guard.

Savi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Morais has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savi wants to stand but Morais has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savi controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Morais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savi defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morais has a closed guard, preventing Savi from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Savi tries to get to full guard but Morais has control of the leg.
Savi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morais is looking to take a break and control but Savi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morais prevents Savi from improving his position.
Anderson Morais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhino Savi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savi is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Morais showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savi 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dhino Savi!