Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Savette throws a hook but Leetoh blocks it.
Leetoh throws a jab when Savette was well out of range.
Leetoh darts in trying to clinch
and Savette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Savette's head coaches at NY Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leetoh lands a head shot.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Savette misses the target.
Leetoh stuns Savette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leetoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savette.#CL#
Savette closes the distance and pushes Leetoh back into the cage.
Savette prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Savette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Savette avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savette misses with a punch on the inside.
Savette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
A head punch on the inside from Savette fails to land.
Savette effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Savette on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leetoh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savette's brow.
Savette blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Good body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leetoh landing knees to the body.
Leetoh misses with the head strike. #T2#
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh misses with an elbow over the top.
Leetoh told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Savette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savette.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh misses with an elbow strike.
Savette dodges an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh throws a fast counter high kick but Savette manages to duck under it in time.
Leetoh connects with a solid leg kick.
Savette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Leetoh lands with an overhand left.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Leetoh closes the distance and clinches.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh. #BC#
Savette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leetoh misses with a left hand
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Leetoh slips a jab from Savette.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Leetoh takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Nice cross by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Leetoh tries a low kick but Savette avoids it.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leetoh lands a really nice looking cross but Savette seems unphased.
Leetoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Leetoh moved out of range nicely.
Leetoh tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Savette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Savette scores with a jab. Leetoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh tests Savette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leetoh lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leetoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses
and Savette counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leetoh thinking.
Leetoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leetoh moves in looking to clinch but Savette pushes him off.
It looked like Savette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Savette keeps the fight on the outside.
Jean Paul Savette is winning the standup battle so far.
Leetoh throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Leetoh.
Leetoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Leetoh misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savette. Savette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
and Leetoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leetoh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Leetoh throws a push kick but Savette slaps the foot to one side.
Savette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Savette tries to close the distance and clinch but Leetoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leetoh connects with a body shot.
Leetoh scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leetoh misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Leetoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Leetoh misses
and Savette counters with a leg kick.
Leetoh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Savette stalks Leetoh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leetoh's face. Leetoh staggers backwards, shaken.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leetoh.
Savette lands a jab to the nose.
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leetoh's sensitive parts.
Leetoh thows a leg kick but Savette checks it
and Savette counters with an outside leg kick.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Leetoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Leetoh moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leetoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Leetoh misses the target.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a nice uppercut.
Savette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Adiwang Leetoh has been cut.
Savette lands a lovely overhand right.
Leetoh throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
Savette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Leetoh is rocked!
Savette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leetoh throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh is still on wobbly legs! Can Savette finish him?
Leetoh 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.
Leetoh seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Leetoh's shoulder, as Leetoh tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette slips a jab and a cross from Leetoh.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette is looking to counter punch.
Savette looks to land a combination but Leetoh avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adiwang Leetoh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh staying out of range there.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Savette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leetoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Savette.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
Leetoh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Savette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leetoh.
Savette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leetoh wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leetoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Savette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leetoh eats them both and turns towards Savette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leetoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Savette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leetoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Savette's head.
Savette misses with a hook.#CL2#
Leetoh moves into the clinch.
Leetoh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savette backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
Leetoh has a couple of punches blocked by Savette.
Leetoh blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Savette manages to break the clinch.
Savette throws a combination that misses
and Leetoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Savette throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Leetoh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savette takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Savette in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
Savette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savette blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Savette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savette blocks the elbow strike.
Leetoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savette's efforts to push away.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh misses with a knee strike.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savette.
Savette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette wants to get back to striking at distance but Leetoh won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adiwang Leetoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leetoh 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adiwang Leetoh!
Our winner, Adiwang Leetoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Savette
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette misses with a straight right.
Savette misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown. Savette fights it but they end up in guard.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hohenthal controls the pace.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohenthal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Savette wants to stand up but Hohenthal is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savette is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Savette misses.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hohenthal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Hohenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savette circles away quickly and effectively.
Hohenthal takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.#T3#
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Savette.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Savette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Savette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savette.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a single leg into guard. Savette didn't expect that.
Hohenthal lands a couple of elbows.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hohenthal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hohenthal has Savette in his guard.#REVB#
Savette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hohenthal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hohenthal uses his free foot to push down on Savette's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Savette.
Hohenthal with a couple of short strikes.
Hohenthal tries to control but Savette wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Savette's midsection.
Hohenthal has his takedown stuffed
and Savette counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Nice shot lands for Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohenthal goes for a double leg but Savette avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savette continues to drive forward.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hohenthal.#BC#
Hohenthal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Hohenthal is just out of range.
Hohenthal blocks a leg kick.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Savette avoids it well.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Savette moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Hohenthal connects with the punch.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Savette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal feinted with a counter takedown.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savette swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savette!
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.#T3#
Savette struggling a bit here.
Savette avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohenthal.
Savette stops Hohenthal from passing to mount.
Savette is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savette is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savette prevents Hohenthal from moving into mount.
Hohenthal lands a few punches from side control.
Hohenthal in side control, throwing shots but Savette defends.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savette is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hohenthal is controlling him well.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom.
Savette is letting Hohenthal control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal'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.#R3#
Hohenthal slips a jab from Savette.
Savette throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown. Savette fights it but they end up in guard.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savette can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohenthal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savette keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hohenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Savette.
Hohenthal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Hohenthal tries to score with some ground and pound. Savette controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hohenthal working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Savette's face as Hohenthal controls the position. #SUB#
Hohenthal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hohenthal advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hohenthal lands a couple of good shots and Savette has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hohenthal cracks Savette with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Savette from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB#
Hohenthal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
Savette is in bad spot here.
Hohenthal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Savette.#SUB#
Savette is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3#
Savette covering up well and avoiding damage.
Savette looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hohenthal. #SUB#
Hohenthal has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hohenthal somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hohenthal connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Savette to escape the position.
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Savette prevents Hohenthal from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Hohenthal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Savette is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal lands with a good body shot.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savette.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Savette lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal throws an overhand right that lands on Savette's shoulder, as Savette tries to avoid the shot.
Savette feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hohenthal misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Hohenthal tries to move into range but Savette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Savette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette misses with a body kick.
Hohenthal attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Hohenthal works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Hohenthal avoids the head kick by Savette.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Savette gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of short punches.
Savette managing to control the position. #T3#
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
Hohenthal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohenthal landing some decent shots from guard.
Hohenthal connects with a couple of short punches.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hohenthal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Savette is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Savette has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Savette must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Savette being controlled here momentarily.
Savette stopping the sweep attempt from Hohenthal.#SUB#
Hohenthal has an active guard here but Savette has managed to pass into half guard.
Hohenthal trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jean Paul Savette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Savette throws the kick towards the body but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Savette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hohenthal manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savette - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Savette throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to counter with a takedown but Savette is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Savette misses with a hook.
Hohenthal throws a series of strikes that have Savette backpedaling.
Savette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hohenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savette's head.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savette circles away quickly and effectively.
Savette is looking to land body kicks.
Hohenthal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohenthal thuds a left hand into Savette's body.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hohenthal misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.#TD#
Hohenthal scores with a takedown into Savette's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal forces his way into half guard.
Savette trying to hold on to Hohenthal's head to control him but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
Hohenthal working Savette over with strikes.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savette wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal lunges at Savette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savette's hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savette counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savette looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Savette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Savette lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson slips under a jab from Savette.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Good standup being displayed there by Savette as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette misses with a left hand #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Savette fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savette looking for a sweep. Not yet Savette, not yet.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #T1#
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson won't allow Savette to sweep him here.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Savette's brow.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Savette pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Savette is in guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Savette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savette has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savette controls the pace.#SUB#
Savette avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Savette has passed into half guard! #T3#
Jackson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savette pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Savette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Savette is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savette takes one to the side of the head.
Savette scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Savette's head back.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Savette staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson shoots in but Savette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savette loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Savette misses with a straight right.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savette sprawls and moves away.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Savette is out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savette throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Savette throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.

Savette sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Savette stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tests Savette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson sizes up Savette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Savette with an uppercut!
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Savette counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Savette moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savette with a nice cross.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Savette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savette on the side of the head.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savette avoids it really well and circles away.
Savette appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Savette moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Savette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson backing away here, and Savette unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Savette swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Savette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws the left hand but Savette avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savette! But no joy.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savette throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Savette looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4#
Savette lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savette's head.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Jackson feints and as Savette raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
Savette doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Savette shakes it off.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson walks straight into a right hand from Savette - that's dropped him! Savette jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jackson from any more punishment! Jackson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
After the big win, Jean Paul Savette made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Valkyries' Milk and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Fleshou vs Tryastsyn 4
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savette circles away.
Savette is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Savette lands a jab-cross combination.
Savette misses with a few strikes there.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.
Savette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Savette sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man dives in and grabs Savette's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savette pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Savette has knocked Man down with a huge combo! Savette steps away and waves a wobbly Man back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Man is rocked!#KD2#
Savette cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savette has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Man to stand back up!
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savette lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Savette.
Savette drops Man with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Man! Savette dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Paul Savette made sure he mentioned Valkyries' Milk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Bonaparte
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Savette. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savette.
Jung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jung checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jung swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Jung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savette napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Savette explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Savette connects with a right hand. Jung shakes it off.
Savette sizes up Jung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Jung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jung misses its target.
Savette throws out a leg kick but Jung moves out of range and Savette only half commits.
Jung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savette throws a chopping leg kick but Jung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Savette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jung tries to move into range but Savette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jung's head.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
and Jung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jung checks a leg kick.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Jung moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Savette misses
and Jung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savette throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Jung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savette prevents a body shot from Jung.
Savette throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savette is defending well.
Savette is pressed up against the cage. Jung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savette down to the mat. Savette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab.
Savette misses with a straight right.
It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savette lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savette throws a poor cross that misses
and Jung counters with a stiff right hand.
Jung shoots in and drives through. Savette sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Yong Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Savette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Jung misses the target.
Jung moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Savette swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Savette scores with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Savette finds it's target.
Savette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Savette misses with a looping right.
Savette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savette connects with an inside leg kick.
Savette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung scores with a jab. Savette acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savette scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Jung with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Jung moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Jung blocks a leg kick.
Jung slips a straight right by Savette.
Nice shot lands for Savette.
Nice uppercut lands for Savette. That snapped Jung's head back. #TD#
Jung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Jung tries for a kimura but Savette is defending well.
Savette wants to control but Jung postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Jung are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The ground and pound from Jung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jung grinds an elbow into Savette's temple.
Savette avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jung.
We've been hearing that Jung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jung misses with the ground and pound.
Jung 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.
Jung sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savette is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jung trying to control the position but Savette is working away.
A lull in the action here as Jung stalls from top position.#T2#
Jung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savette parries the strikes from Jung easily there. Jung is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savette to escape.
Jung throws an elbow but Savette slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jung in side control, throwing shots but Savette defends.
Jung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Jung tries for a kimura but Savette is defending well. #SUB#
Jung working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Jung decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savette to his feet. #T3#
Savette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Savette as he connects with a hook.
Jung walks into a jab.
Savette attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jung momentarily.
A big right from Savette misses.
No luck for Jung with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Jung defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savette.
Jung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Savette.
Savette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jung shoots in but no luck this time.
Jung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Savette connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savette.
Savette lands with a cross.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Jung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jung connects with a nice looking jab.
Jung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savette feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
Savette tried to score with a low kick but Jung checks it.
Savette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung staying out of range there.
Savette with a jab.
Savette connects with a crisp jab.
Savette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette tries a low kick but Jung avoids it.
Savette lands a really nice looking cross but Jung seems unphased.
Jung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savette defends it nicely.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Savette moved out of range.
Jung dips to his left and cracks Savette with an uppercut!
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jung's head.
Savette thows a leg kick but Jung checks it #KD#
and Jung counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Savette down! Jung is looking to finish but Savette is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Savette is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jung postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
Savette is still in real trouble! Can Jung finish him?
Jung controlling from the top position.
Won Yong Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jung is putting a hurting on Savette here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savette struggling a bit here.
Jung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Savette defending against the ground and pound.
Jung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jung lands a strong strike to the head of Savette. That's dazed him! Jung looking to finish here. Savette is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jung lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
Won Yong Jung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Hun
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Savette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hohenthal scores with the left hand. Savette knows he should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal throws a sloppy body shot
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hohenthals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hohenthal duly obliges.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Savette.
Savette throws a solid leg kick but Hohenthal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Savette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Savette misses.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Savette's body. #T1#
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Savette.
Savette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savette takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette thuds his right hand into Hohenthal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Savette tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Savette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal. #TD#
Savette gets caught napping as Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown. Savette manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savette has momentary wrist control but Hohenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal distracts Savette with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohenthal looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hohenthal connects with a looping right hand.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
That kick from Savette tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal scores with a hook.
Savette cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savette throws a low kick but Hohenthal avoids it.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savette slips under a jab.
Savette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savette misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
Savette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
A low kick from Savette is predictable there #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hohenthal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette controls Hohenthal momentarily but Hohenthal frees himself.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal controlling from the top position. #T1#
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hohenthal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savette manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hohenthal has Savette in his guard.#REVB#
Savette wants to stand and escape but instead Hohenthal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard. #T2#
Hohenthal won't allow Savette to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal trying to move into half guard but instead Savette has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savette won't allow Hohenthal to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hohenthal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savette would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Savette decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Savette as he connects with a hook.
Savette misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Savette. No joy for Hohenthal on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Savette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Savette misses.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Savette lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savette shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Savette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Savette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hohenthal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Savette misses.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Savette's midsection.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hohenthal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hohenthal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hohenthal needs to keep his hands up - Savette had a free shot at his head there.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Savette is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
Hohenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Savette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hohenthal is out of range.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Savette misses the jab.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Hohenthal's head back. #CUT2#Lennart Hohenthal's cut is getting worse.
Savette moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Savette blocks a jab.#T1#
Hohenthal works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Hohenthal ducks down to avoid it.
Savette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savette on the side of the head.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal stalks Savette and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Savette's face. Savette staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Hohenthal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Savette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savette.
Hohenthal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savette throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
Savette with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savette lands a jab to the nose.
Savette connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hohenthal's hands.
Savette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Hohenthal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savette.
That kick from Savette tenderised Hohenthal's leg. Hohenthal is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savette's head.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Hohenthal's head.
Hohenthal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette misses with a straight left.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Savette.#T4#
Hohenthal throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Savette lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal lands a jab.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Hohenthal attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.
Hohenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Savette avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Savette avoids it easily.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savette slips a jab and a cross from Hohenthal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jean Paul Savette just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Savette tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Savette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Hohenthal moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hohenthal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hohenthal lands with a cross.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette tries a head kick but it misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hohenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Savette, which made it look bad.
Hohenthal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savette doesn't seem bothered though.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Savette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savette throws a low kick but Hohenthal moves out of range easily.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savette misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Savette.
Hohenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Savette.
Savette dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Savette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Savette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savette sprawls and moves away.#T3#
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette is looking to chop away at Hohenthal's legs.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Hohenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Savette's head.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Savette dodges it nicely. #T4#
Savette wants to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savette has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savette wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal trying to mount his opponent but Savette defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal had his way with Jean Paul Savette in that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savette. That one must have hurt.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Savette.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohenthal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savette doesn't seem bothered though.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hohenthal.
Savette scores with a punch to the head.
Hohenthal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Savette is looking to get back to is feet but Hohenthal passes into side control. #T1#
Hohenthal wants to take a breather but Savette manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hohenthal.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Savette has Hohenthal pulled in close to control his posture.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohenthal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savette is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hohenthal is controlling him.
Hohenthal cracks Savette with a solid left hand.
Savette wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal passes into half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savette wants to get back to full guard.
Savette is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hohenthal controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Savette misses.
Hohenthal misses the body punch
enabling Savette to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hohenthal misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Savette manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savette thuds his right hand into Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette scores with a nice strike.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savette connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Man is rocked!#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Savette avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Man working the ground and pound but Savette is defending the strikes. #SU#
Man decides to stand back up.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Savette sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savette as he jumps to the side.
Savette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
Savette pounces like a tiger and cracks Man with a vicious hook! Man is down but not out! Savette follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Meine slips under a jab from Savette.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Savette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meine tries to clinch
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meine checks a leg kick.
Meine throws a chopping leg kick but Savette manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Savette misses the target.
Meine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Savette.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Meine's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meine.
A leg kick checked by Meine.
Meine moves away from the strike by Savette.
Meine throws a leg kick but Savette sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Savette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Meine slips a jab from Savette.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine throws out a loose jab but Savette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Meine's head but Meine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meine throws a body kick that misses.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Savette.
Savette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meine needs to keep his hands up - Savette had a free shot at his head there.
Meine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette thuds his right hand into Meine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Meine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savette tests Meine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savette is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Meine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine misses with a jab to the body
and Savette counters with an outside leg kick.
Meine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Meine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meine with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Good leg kick by Meine.
Savette misses with a looping right.
Savette looks to land a right hand but Meine moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meine checks a leg kick.
A jab from Savette does it's job there.
Savette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meine slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savette takes one on the button.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Meine throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meine slips a straight right by Savette.
Savette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meine defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Meine throws a shot from downtown. Savette moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Meine.
A good leg kick by Meine.
Meine throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Meine scores with a jab to the body.
Savette lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Savette misses.
Meine jabs at Savette's body.
Meine misses with a kick to the body
and Savette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savette slips under a jab.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Savette thumps Meine with a low kick.
Meine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette throws a leg kick but Meine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Meine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meine defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Meine feints a jab promting Savette to slip. Meine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Savette slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meine slips under a jab.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Savette checks a low kick from Meine.#T4#
Savette takes one on the button.
Meine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette wants to land a leg kick but Meine is out of range.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Meine's head but Meine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meine looks to land a right hand but Savette moved out of range.
Meine checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Meine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meine throws a head kick that misses.
Meine misses with a looping left.
Savette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meine.
Meine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savette checks it well.
No joy there for Meine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Meine lands a really nice looking cross but Savette seems unphased.
Savette misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette is looking to slow Meine down with leg kicks.
Meine connects with a body shot.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Meine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Meine throws a hook but Savette avoids it easily.
As Meine backs away, Savette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meine lands with a good body shot.
Savette throws a hook but Meine avoids it easily.
Meine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Meine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meine throws the kick towards the body but Savette avoids it.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Savette throws a front kick aimed at Meine's knee but Meine avoids it well.
Savette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Meine as he checks the leg kick.
Meine takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine connects with an inside leg kick.
Savette throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Meine misses with a body punch
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savette takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Meine. #T1#
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Meine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meine connects with a crisp jab.
Meine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meine throws a right and a left that Savette avoids nicely.
Rudolf Meine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Savette cracks Meine with a good jab.
Savette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meine throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Meine lunges at Savette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savette's hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meine lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savette.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Meine with a nice calf kick.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Meine lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Savette.
Savette finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Meine lands a nice looking body kick.
Meine misses with a looping right.
Savette throws out a leg kick but Meine moves out of range and Savette only half commits.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Meine throws a hook but Savette avoids it easily.
It looked like Savette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meine misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Savette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meine is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Meine.
The fighters circling - Meine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Meine.
Meine throws a leg kick that misses.
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meine.
Meine throws a shot to the body.
Meine looks to throw the jab but Savette is out of range.
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meine's sensitive parts.
Meine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Meine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meine lands a leg kick that knocks Savette off balance momentarily.
Meine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Meine checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Savette.
Savette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meine throws a leg kick
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meine checks a leg kick.
Savette misses with a body kick.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Savette throws a leg kick but Meine moved away.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Meine.
Savette lands a high kick!
Meine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Meine with a nice calf kick.
Savette throws a hook but Meine avoids it easily.
Meine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savette misses with a straight left.
Meine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meine lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meine throws a body kick that misses.
Savette throws out a leg kick but Meine moves out of range and Savette only half commits.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette checks a leg kick.
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette avoids the body shot from Meine.
A cross from Savette lands.
A swing and a miss from Meine.
Savette appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
A leg kick checked by Meine.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine moves away from the strike by Savette.
Savette misses with a straight right.
A jab from Meine does it's job there.
Meine lands a nice shot that snaps Savette's head back.
Meine slips under a jab from Savette.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Savette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meine jabs Savette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine misses the shot to the body.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meine connects with a body shot that sends Savette's belly button to the back.
Savette misses with a leg kick.
Meine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Savette throws a leg kick but Meine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Savette avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meine misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine checks a low kick from Savette.
Savette throws a low kick, looking for Meine's leg but Meine calmly moves out of range.
Meine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savette on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Meine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Savette slips under a jab from Meine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Savette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savette.
Meine misses with the combination.
Meine swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Meine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savette sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savette.
Meine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Meine.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savette lands a lovely overhand right.
Meine misses with a straight right.
Meine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savette takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savette throws a leg kick which misses Meine's front leg but catches the back leg as Meine tries to avoid it.
Meine looks to land a combination. Savette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Meine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savette if he has to take too many more of those.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Meine.
A little jabbing left from Meine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meine connects with a leg kick.
Savette is looking to score with low kicks.
Meine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Meine lands a body shot.
Savette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meine swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Meine.
Savette tries a low kick but Meine avoids it.
Savette dips to his left and cracks Meine with an uppercut!
Meine tries to clinch but Savette is having none of it.
Meine blocks a low kick nicely.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Meine moved out of range nicely.
Meine scores with a leg kick.
Savette feints and then cracks Meine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meine down.
An inside leg kick from Savette misses.
Meine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Savette scoring well with a low kick there.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Meine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine lands the left hand.
Meine slips a jab from Savette.
Meine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savette misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Meine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savette doesn't seem phased though.
Meine throws a push kick but Savette slaps the foot to one side.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Savette misses the jab.
Meine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meine blocks a jab.
Savette checks the leg kick nicely there.
Savette avoids the body shot from Meine.
Meine scores with a jab to the body.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A low kick lands for Meine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Savette is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Meine.
Meine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savette connects with a jab.
Meine misses with a double jab
enabling Savette to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Savette lunges at Meine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meine's hand. #ROC#Meine is rocked!
Savette lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Meine falls backwards - clearly groggy! Savette dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou 3
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohenthal is defended easily by Savette.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Hohenthal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hohenthal digs a good hook to Savette's body.
Hohenthal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savette swivels and escapes.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Savette misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Savette finds it's target.
Hohenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Savette there.
A swing and a miss from Savette.#T1#
Savette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hohenthal tries to counter with a takedown but Savette is quick to defend against it.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savette!
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Hohenthal is really struggling to control Savette but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Savette takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Savette is working away.
Hohenthal misses with the ground and pound.
Savette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savette wants to get back to his feet but Hohenthal drags him back down.#T2#
Hohenthal creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savette sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savette is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hohenthal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Savette is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal throws an elbow but Savette slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hohenthal working the body and head with strikes.
Hohenthal misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savette is not content to let Hohenthal control the position. #T3#
Hohenthal lands a decent elbow from side control.
Savette is not content to let Hohenthal control the position.
Hohenthal fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hohenthal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
Savette is trying to get back to half guard.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but Savette denies him.
Hohenthal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hohenthal in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal throws an elbow but Savette slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hohenthal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal staying out of range there.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Savette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.#T1#
Hohenthal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hohenthal works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savette throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Nice cross by Savette.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Savette throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hohenthal prevents Savette from getting back to his feet.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohenthal prevents Savette from getting back to his feet.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully. #T2#
Savette is looking to stand up but Hohenthal isn't so interested in that idea.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal is working Savette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savette controls Hohenthal momentarily but Hohenthal frees himself.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Savette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savette keeping full guard, as Hohenthal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hohenthal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hohenthal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal passes Savette's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Savette is blocking nicely. #T4#
Savette trying to control from the bottom.
Hohenthal tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Hohenthal 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.
Savette trying to hold on to Hohenthal's head to control him but Hohenthal postures up.
Savette wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.
Hohenthal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savette.
Savette connects with a right hand. Hohenthal shakes it off.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Hohenthal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
Savette is trying to keep Hohenthal in close.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hohenthal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal throwing strikes from guard but Savette blocks nicely.
Hohenthal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savette is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Savette moves out of range. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Hohenthal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savette was covering up waiting for the punch and Hohenthal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hohenthal tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal is working hard here to advance position.
Hohenthal throwing strikes but missing.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
Savette has momentary wrist control but Hohenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving.
Hohenthal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Savette is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savette managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hohenthal.
Savette slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Savette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savette scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Hohenthal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette misses with a hook.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Savette avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Savette misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal jabs Savette to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Hohenthal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savette wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hohenthal is pressing down on Savette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savette is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal content to control rather than advance.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Savette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Well, if Hohenthal 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.
Savette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohenthal trying to control from half guard but Savette is working away.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savette avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal trying to mount his opponent but Savette defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savette stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hohenthal moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Savette throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Savette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hohenthal in his tracks.
Savette misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hohenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohenthal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohenthal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hohenthal is nestled in close to Savette, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Savette is defending well.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Savette dodges it nicely. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom.
Savette won't allow Hohenthal to pass to mount.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savette defending well though.
Hohenthal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Savette reverses the position - he's now on top in Hohenthal's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hohenthal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hohenthal is working an open guard so Savette takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal had his way with Jean Paul Savette in that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savette under the eye.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt - Savette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Savette. No joy for Hohenthal on that attempt.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohenthal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savette can do to turn this around?
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal fails to land with a series of punches.
Savette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Hohenthal's shoulder, as Hohenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hohenthal.#T1#
Savette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hohenthal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savette misses the jab.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette lands with a right hand.
Savette misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Savette dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savette wants to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal is looking to advance position but Savette won't allow it.
Hohenthal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Savette reverses the position - he's now on top in Hohenthal's guard.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Savette wanted to stand there but Hohenthal had control of the position. #SUB#
Hohenthal is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Savette has his hands clasped together but Hohenthal extends and breaks Savette's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hohenthal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal 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.

Event: SMASH:301
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Ro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Ro takes one to the side of the head.
Savette misses with a right hand
and Ro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ro shoots in but Savette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savette.
Savette lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
Ro moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Ro drops Savette with a left and a right! Oh, Savette is hurt - Ro dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Savette is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Ro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Savette is still in real trouble! Can Ro finish him?
Ro throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Ro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savette seems to have recovered his senses.
Ro creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savette sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Ro.
Ro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Savette trying to remain calm as Ro controls from the top position.
Savette defending against the ground and pound.
Ro wants to control but Savette is keeping him busy.
Ro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savette is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Ro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savette rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ro's guard! Nice work there by Savette! #T2##SUB#
Savette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savette has managed to get both his arms back between Ro's legs - danger averted.
Ro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savette controls the pace.#SUB#
Savette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savette has managed to get both his arms back between Ro's legs - danger averted.
Savette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savette's guard. #REVR#
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Savette is controlling Ro's posture.
Ro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savette wants to stand up but Ro is controlling him.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ro.
Ro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savette is keeping the position for now.
Ro stands and throws Savette's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ro taking a breather here.
Ro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ro wants to control but Savette is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Putte Ro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Savette thumps Ro with a low kick.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ro.
Ro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savette can do to turn this around?
Ro slips a jab from Savette.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Ro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ro throws out a powerful jab.
Savette misses with a body punch
and Ro counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Ro.
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savette dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ro. That did some damage!
Ro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette tests Ro's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ro's sensitive parts.
Savette throws a hook but Ro blocks it.
Ro feinted with a counter takedown.
Ro scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Savette! #ROC2#Ro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Putte Ro has been cut.
Ro misses the body punch
and Savette counters with a low kick, right behind Ro 's knee.
Oh Ro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Ro.
Ro seems to have got his legs back now.
Ro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Nice uppercut lands for Savette. That snapped Ro's head back.
Savette tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Ro counters with a single leg into guard. Savette didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro trying to move into half guard but instead Savette has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Savette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Putte Ro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savette wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving. #T2#
Savette stopping the sweep attempt from Ro.
Ro keeping moving, preventing Savette from controlling successfully.
Ro is trying to control the position but Savette postures up.
Ro being controlled here, momentarily.
Ro is trying to control the position but Savette postures up.
Savette controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Savette tries to stand but Ro is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Ro moves out of range easily.
Ro feinted with a counter takedown.
Savette takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
Savette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ro's head backwards.
Ro fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ro looks to land a right hand but Savette moved out of range.
Savette scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savette connects with a leg kick.
Savette throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Ro thuds his right hand into Savette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savette connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Savette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ro connects with a body shot.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ro.
Savette misses with a series of wild punches.
Ro slips a straight right by Savette.
Ro connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savette.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savette bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Ro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Putte Ro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Savette throws out a loose jab but Ro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Savette finds it's target.
Ro blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.
Savette throws a head kick that Ro semi-blocks.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
A jab from Ro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Savette - just one landing.
Ro ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
A jab from Savette misses. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ro moves out of range of the leg kick from Savette.
A head kick by Savette misses #CL#
and Ro counters by clinching up.
Savette is trying to push Ro away but Ro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ro is leaning against Savette and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ro struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
Ro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savette pushes Ro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Savette breaks the clinch. #T2#
Savette lands with a hook. Ro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Savette! Ro is backing up but he can't get away as Savette lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ro and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SMASH: Ruttu vs Buddha
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Choi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Savette. That snapped Choi's head back.
Choi throws a head kick but Savette moves out of range.
Choi looks to land a right hand but Savette moved out of range.
Choi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Savette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Savette as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Savette's head coaches at Coney Muay Thai Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savette lands with a cross.
Choi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Savette to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Savette moves out of range of the strikes.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
Savette is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Savette catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi throws a leg kick which misses Savette's front leg but catches the back leg as Savette tries to avoid it.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Choi. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Choi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Choi.
Savette misses with a hook to the body
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savette throws a sloppy head kick
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Choi lands a nice hook to Savette's body. Savette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savette bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Choi's head backwards.
Savette throws a predictable looking body shot
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Choi's head but Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choi misses the jab.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savette lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Choi ducks down to avoid it.
Choi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savette chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choi can pounce on him. #T2#
Choi defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Choi slips under a jab.
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Choi avoids the body shot from Savette.
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choi blocks a jab.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savette counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Savette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choi.
Savette steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Choi. That one must have hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Choi motions for Savette to come forward. Choi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette misses with a hook to the body
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Choi scores with a decent looking hook.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Savette looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Choi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savette lands a jab to Choi's midsection.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette avoids a kick to the body.
Savette throws a hook but Choi avoids it easily.#T4#
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Choi misses
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Savette misses with a straight right.
Choi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Savette.
Savette swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Choi.
A jab from Choi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Savette misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Choi slips a straight right by Savette.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jean Paul Savette will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Savette throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Choi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Choi looks to land a body kick but Savette moved away.
Choi misses with a few strikes there.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Savette moves away and avoids it.
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette throws a counter high kick but Choi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Choi takes one to the side of the head.
Savette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choi connects with a right hand. Savette shakes it off.
Choi digs a good body shot into Savette's ribs.
A big left from Savette misses.
Choi checks a leg kick nicely.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savette tries to move into range but Choi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Savette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choi checks it well.
Choi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Choi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Choi misses with a head kick.
Savette 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.
Savette misses with the combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Choi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savette.
Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Savette counters with a three punch combo that has Choi backing up. Choi nods at Savette to acknowledge the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savette checks a leg kick.
Savette swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savette connects with a body shot that sends Choi's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savette.
Savette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Savette takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jean Paul Savette is winning the standup battle so far.
Savette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choi throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Savette connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Choi misses its intended target.
Choi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savette connects with a jab.
Choi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Choi misses with a hook.
Savette is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Choi misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Savette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savette lands a body shot. #T3#
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savette.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savette on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Choi misses with a wild combination.
Choi 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.
Savette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savette misses with a few strikes there.
Savette throws a leg kick
and Choi counters with an outside leg kick.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Choi is out of range.
Savette backing away here, and Choi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Choi moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Choi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Choi misses.
Savette misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Choi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Choi with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette walks into a jab.
Choi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savette misses with a straight right.
Savette slips a straight right by Choi.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savette gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savette misses with a low kick.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Choi misses.
Savette half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choi throws a solid leg kick but Savette takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Choi.
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette throws a jab when Choi was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Savette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Choi misses with a leg kick.
Choi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Savette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savette lands a head kick. Choi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Savette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Choi.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
As Choi backs away, Savette returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savette swings widly with a right hand
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Savette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi jabs Savette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savette lands the left hand.
Savette connects with a crisp jab.
Choi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Savette misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savette's knee momentarily.
Choi lands with an uppercut that bounces Savette off the cage and back into range.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Savette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savette connects with a body shot that sends Choi's belly button to the back.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Savette. Those never looked like landing.
Savette checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Savette on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Choi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Choi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Choi.
Savette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savette.
Savette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savette is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Choi jabs Savette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Choi lands with a good body shot.
Savette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though.
Choi swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Choi manages to circle out of the way.
Savette throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Savette blocks the leg kick.
Choi with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choi. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savette.
Savette throws a leg kick which misses Choi's front leg but catches the back leg as Choi tries to avoid it.
Savette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Choi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Choi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savette misses with a low kick as Choi jumps back.
Choi throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette misses with a wild combination.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Choi is out of range.
Savette checks a low kick from Choi.
Choi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Choi blocks a head kick by Savette.
Choi misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Choi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savette moves out of range of the leg kick from Choi.
Choi connects with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Choi misses. #T4#
Savette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Savette scores with the left hand. Choi knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savette under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Savette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savette lands a jab-cross combination.
Choi sizes up Savette with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savette misses with a left hand
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Choi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
Choi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
Savette misses with a two punch combination.
Choi swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Paul Savette.
Well Savette has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Crazyhorse
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Barella throws a nice looking combination but Savette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savette cracks Barella with a good jab.
Savette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savette.
Savette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Savette tries to sprawl but Barella drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Savette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barella keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Savette throws a head punch that misses.
Barella wants to take the fight to the mat but Savette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savette has Barella pressed against the cage, preventing Barella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barella is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savette lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savette walks away with a smile on his face. Barella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savette lands a high kick!
Savette throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Savette takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
Barella scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Barella takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barella.
Savette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette throws a shot to the body.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savette.
Savette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Savette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barella takes one on the button.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barella takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savette. That's going to slow Barella down.
Barella misses with a double jab.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette lands with a shot to the body.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
Savette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Savette does no damage.
Barella throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barella.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Savette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Savette lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
Savette scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Savette gets caught napping as Barella dives in and scores a takedown. Savette manages to retain guard.
Barella looks winded!
Savette wants to stand but Barella is controlling the position.
Barella won't allow Savette to sweep him here. #T3#
Barella wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving.
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barella.
Savette wants to get back to his feet but Barella is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barella throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barella trying to control but Savette is working from the bottom.
Barella prevents Savette from getting back to his feet.
Barella wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Barella decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
A head kick misses from Savette.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Savette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barella works Savette's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Savette swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Barella to counter with a crisp jab.
Savette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savette is looking to wear down Barella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barella moves away from the strike by Savette.
Savette lands the left hand.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Savette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
Barella 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.
Barella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws a right hand that Barella ducks under and follows up with a left that Barella also avoids with ease.
Barella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barella takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Savette tries to sprawl but Barella drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barella throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Savette to regain full guard. #T1#
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Savette keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass.
Savette wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savette keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barella is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Barella is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Barella throws a strike but Savette rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barella looking to control.
Savette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barella on the ground.#SUB2#
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savette continues to stall.#T3#
Barella wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savette misses with a body shot.
Barella tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savette.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barella misses the target.
Savette misses with a right hand
and Barella counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barella misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savette scores with a hook.
Barella changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savette tries to avoid it but Barella manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savette to the ground. Savette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Savette tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savette avoids it really well and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savette cracks Barella with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Barella moves out of range easily.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that second round.
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!#R3#
Barella fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barella 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.
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Barella's head.
Nice cross by Savette.
Jean Paul Savette is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Savette.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barella to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Savette.
Savette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savette misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Barella is just out of range.
Savette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella misses with an uppercut.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Savette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savette scores with a nice body kick.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barella doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Savette misses with a shot to the body
and Barella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Savette.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
Barella has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savette cracks Barella with an open hand slap.
Barella avoids the body shot from Savette.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
Barella shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette sizes up Barella with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Barella.
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Barella is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Savette finish him?
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Savette lands a brutal head kick. Barella looks out on his feet and Savette throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Paul Savette made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Sonny Barella spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Savette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kock.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Savette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savette loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.#TD#
Kock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Savette bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Savette 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savette misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savette.
Kock slips under a jab from Savette.
Nice body kick there by Savette.
Kock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savette throws out the jab. #T1#
Kock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kock lands with a hook. Savette tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Kock misses with a left hand
and Savette counters with a left to the body.
Kock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savette counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock thuds his shin into the meat of Savette's side.
Kock cracks Savette with a good jab.
Kock walks into a jab.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Savette lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Kock takes the fight into the clinch.
Kock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kock wants to break free but Savette has control.
Savette wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Kock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock. #T2##BC#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Kock lands.
Savette throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Kock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kock throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Kock misses with a hook
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kock.#CL#
Kock instigates a clinch.
Kock lands a shot to the body.
Kock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savette misses with some punches.
Kock digs a right hand underneath Savette's ribcage. Savette let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock tries to pull guard but Savette holds him up against the cage and eventually Kock drops back down to his feet.
Savette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kock swings wildly with an uppercut but Savette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette lands a right hand.
Savette fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Savette breaks the clinch.
Savette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savette ducks right into an uppercut from Kock.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock connects with the punch.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Savette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Savette has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kock throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Savette cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Kock. #T4#
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette lands with a cross.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Savette is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savette has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kock.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Savette counters with a straight right hand.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Savette catches Kock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savette scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Savette.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock 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.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kock pushes Savette away with a front kick.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Savette.
Savette throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Savette lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kock.
Kock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savette takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Savette saw that one coming.
Kock scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
Savette takes one to the chin there.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Savette.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savette in his tracks.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Savette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kock has time to react.#ROC2#Kock is rocked!
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Savette misses with a body shot.
Savette misses with a head kick.
Kock throws a quick counter head kick but Savette was just out of range.
Kock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Kock's head but Kock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Kock avoids the body shot from Savette.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Savette moved out of range nicely.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette moves away from the strike by Kock. #T2#
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Savette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock blocks a leg kick.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
Savette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kock's head.
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kock's sensitive parts.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Savette throws a leg kick but Kock moved away.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savette throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range. #CL#
Kock drives through and clinches with Savette against the cage.
Kock blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kock throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Savette connects with a right hand. Kock shakes it off.#T3#
A jab from Savette does it's job there.
Savette connects with an inside leg kick.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Kock takes one to the chin there.
Kock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kock misses the target.
Kock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savette scores with a spinning back kick!
Savette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Savette.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savette counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kock checks a leg kick.
Kock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and Savette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batang Kock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kock.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Savette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kock doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette 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!#R3##CL2#
Savette rushes Kock and presses him up against the cage.
Savette is trying to break free.
Kock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Savette on the inside.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
Savette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Savette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock lands an overhand right.
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kock's sensitive parts.
Savette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savette.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Kock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Kock.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kock throws the left hand but Savette avoids the punch easily.
Kock throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Kock sets himself, and Savette steps forward looking for the clinch! Kock avoids it this time.#T1#
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Savette cracks Kock with an open hand slap.
Savette has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kock.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Savette scores with a hook to the body. Kock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savette thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savette.
Savette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Savette works the jab nicely.
Oh Kock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savette misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock checks the leg kick.
Kock seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Kock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Savette swings for the body but Kock moves out of range.
Savette fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range. #TD#
Kock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savette is trying to keep Kock in close.
Kock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kock trying to control but Savette is working from the bottom.
Kock postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock pushes down on Savette's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kock is working for a kimura but Savette is defending it quite comfortably.
Kock passes to full mount!
Jean Paul Savette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kock punching from mount but Savette doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savette is desperately trying to improve his position but Kock has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Kock looking to finish with strikes here!
Kock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kock throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Savette tries to lock up and control but Kock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kock punching from mount but Savette doing a good job of avoiding damage.
BOOM! Kock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Kock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savette 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Savette!
Jean Paul Savette really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Cedillo
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Ro throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savette.
Ro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Ro.
Ro moves to clinch but Savette breaks away
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro misses with a double jab
letting Savette counter with a right hand.
Ro moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Savette has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro lunges at Savette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savette's hand.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Ro ducks down to avoid it.
Ro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ro tries to counter by clinching up but Savette breaks away and moves out of range.
Savette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ro.
Savette keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Savette thows a leg kick but Ro checks it #TD#
and Ro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ro.
Ro trying to control the position from guard on top but Savette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savette keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Ro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ro lands a couple of elbows.
Savette wants to get back to his feet but Ro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Ro works over Savette with some ground and pound from guard.
Savette is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savette wants to stand and escape but Ro is having none of it.
Savette tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ro is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Ro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ro advances to half guard.
Ro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ro stalling. #T3#
Savette slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ro postures up in Savette's guard and throws a big left but Savette blocks it.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ro.
Savette working a defensive guard but Ro manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Ro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ro 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.
Ro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Savette is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Ro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ro working the ground and pound.
Ro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savette is avoiding damage well.
Savette regains half guard, as Ro was trying to land strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Putte Ro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savette.
Savette lands a nice hook to Ro's body. Ro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savette takes one to the side of the head.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savette connects with a body shot that sends Ro's belly button to the back.
Ro works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Savette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ro.
Savette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Savette misses.
Nice jab there from Savette.
Donk. Ro catches Savette right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savette back to the cage. Ro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.
Savette ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ro dives in for a single leg takedown but Savette sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ro lands a left hand.
Ro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ro struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
Savette lands an uppercut.
Ro throws a head punch that misses.
Ro tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Ro back against the cage.
Savette misses with a punch on the inside.
Savette lands with a short shot to the head.
Ro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savette.
Ro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savette.
Ro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ro misses with a body punch.
Ro throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette. #TD#
Ro manages to pull guard.
Savette wants to control from the top but Ro keeps moving.
Savette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ro controls Savette momentarily but Savette frees himself.
Savette is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ro working for a triangle but Savette defends it easily. #T3#
Ro trying to control the position.
Savette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savette trying to control but Ro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ro is looking for a triangle but Savette pushes his legs off easily.
Savette forces his way into half guard.
Savette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ro keeps working.
Ro is trying to maintain the position but Savette is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ro tries to get to full guard but Savette has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savette pulls his head out easily.
Savette is just content to waste time from the top position. Ro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Savette's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Putte Ro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Savette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ro circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ro checks a leg kick.
Savette scores with a hook to the body. Ro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ro counters with a left to the body.
Ro misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ro connects with a nice looking jab.
Savette misses with a straight right. #CL#
Ro closes the distance and clinches.
Savette stops a takedown attempt from Ro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro lands with a light punch inside.
Ro working aggressively here.
Ro throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette. #BC2#
Savette manages to break the clinch.
Savette chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Savette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savette stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ro drives through and clinches with Savette against the cage.
Ro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ro blocks a jab.
Savette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ro moves away.
Ro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ro moves away from the strike by Savette.
Savette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Savette tries a head kick but it misses.
Ro checks a leg kick.
Ro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ro throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Savette misses with the head strike.
Savette wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Ro - that landed with a thud.
Ro struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
Savette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ro tries to pull guard but Savette holds him up against the cage and eventually Ro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Putte Ro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette is pressed up against the cage. Ro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savette down to the mat. Savette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Savette closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Savette misses the jab.
Ro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Ro.
Ro connects with a right hand. Savette shakes it off.
Savette misses with a hook. Ro ducked under it nicely.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ro clinches. #BC2#
Savette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Ro misses.
Savette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ro moves out of range as Savette strikes.#T4#
Savette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Ro's head but Ro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Savette tries to get set, Ro tries to push him back and clinch up but Savette manages to avoid the attempt.
Savette's corner calls for a 1-2. Savette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Ro.
Savette throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ro counters with a single leg into guard. Savette didn't expect that.
Savette is looking to stand back up but Ro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Savette. #REVB#
Ro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Putte Ro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Savette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Paul Savette.
I think Ro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Putte Ro!

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Hohenthal misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with an inside leg kick.
Savette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Savette takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hohenthal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal lands an elbow. #T1#
Hohenthal working the ground and pound but Savette is defending the strikes.
Hohenthal wants to control but Savette is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savette's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hohenthal working away.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound from side control.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Savette is trying to escape the position but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but Savette denies him.
Hohenthal controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Savette is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savette is avoiding damage well.
Savette regains half guard, as Hohenthal was trying to land strikes.
Savette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohenthal is thwarting Savette's attempts to control the position.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Savette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hohenthal throwing shots but Savette is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Savette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohenthal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Hohenthal manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Savette. Beautiful body shot.
Savette tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savette misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Savette avoids nicely.
Savette throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Savette.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Savette.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette punishes Hohenthal's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Savette.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hohenthal misses with a series of wild punches.
Hohenthal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savette. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Savette connects with a jab.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savette. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Savette misses
and Hohenthal counters with a two punch combo.
Savette slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Hohenthal jabs at Savette's body.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Savette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.#T3#
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohenthal with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
Decent striking displayed by Savette there.#T4#
Hohenthal takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Savette.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Savette misses with a head kick.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savette wants it to stay on the feet.
Savette throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Hohenthal scores with a one two! Savette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Savette misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Savette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hohenthal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savette scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savette lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Nice jab there from Savette.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Savette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Savette throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Savette drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Savette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Savette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hohenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal. #T3#
Hohenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Savette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savette is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hohenthal works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohenthal lands a big elbow.
Savette is in a horrible position here. Hohenthal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hohenthal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hohenthal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savette! But no joy.
Savette throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette lands a body shot.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette misses with a hook.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savette moves forwards but Jukola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Savette misses.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Jukola throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Savette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savette's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a straight left. #T2#
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Jukola scores with a nice head shot.
Savette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola misses with the combination.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savette.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savette lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
Jukola walks straight into a right hand from Savette - that's dropped him! Savette jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jukola from any more punishment! Jukola complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jean Paul Savette thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Ro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Ro misses the shot to the body.
Ro misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Ro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savette takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
Savette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ro throws a right hand that misses
letting Savette counter with a right hand.
Ro looks to clinch
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ro is rocked!
Savette throws an overhand right that drops Ro like a sack of potatoes! Savette dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: HFC 80:Akutagawa vs Kruglov 2
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Lo walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mer Lo has been cut.
Savette misses the jab.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savette doesn't seem bothered though.
Lo misses with an uppercut.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Savette's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Savette scores with the left hand. Lo knows he should have avoided that one.
Lo misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Savette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lo fails to land. #T1#
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savette prevents a body shot from Lo.
Savette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette.
Savette tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savette stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Savette breaks the clinch.
Savette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lo scores with a hook to the body. Savette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
Lo misses with a right hand #CL#
and Savette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette. #T2#
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Lo working aggressively here.
Savette controlling the action here for a moment.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savette.
Savette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head. #BC#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Savette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mer Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette staying out of range there.
Lo doesn't manage to clinch there - Savette circles away.
Savette throws the kick towards the body but Lo avoids it.#T3#
Savette misses with an uppercut. Lo saw that one coming.
Savette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savette is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lo.
Savette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lo throws out the jab.
Savette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lo.#CL2#
Lo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Savette fails to land.
Savette lands a nice uppercut.
Savette stalling in the clinch.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette misses with the head strike.
Savette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
Savette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savette.
Savette stalling against the cage.
Savette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savette prevents a body shot from Lo.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savette tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Savette back against the cage.
Savette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savette lands a hook that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savette tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Savette misses with some punches.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mer Lo's cut.
That's time! Savette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savette avoids the body shot from Lo.
Lo scores with a nice right hand.
Savette staying out of range there.
Lo cracks a nice hook into Savette's ribs.
Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Lo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Savette counters by clinching up.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage. #BC#
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo misses the shot to the body.
Lo blocks a jab.
Lo punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette swings widly with a right hand
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lo looks to land a left hand but Savette moved out of range nicely.
Mer Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Savette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lo misses with a body punch #CL#
and Savette counters by moving into the clinch.
Savette lands a shoulder strike.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage.
Savette swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Savette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Savette with a hook.
Lo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savette at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lo.
Savette scores with a sloppy right hand. Lo should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Lo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savette slips a straight right by Lo.
Lo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Lo is rocked!
Savette fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lo square on the jaw! Damn, Lo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savette defends it nicely.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Savette tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savette wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Savette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savette is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Savette dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savette is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Magomedov is thwarting Savette's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Savette defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Savette uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Savette keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Savette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savette looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savette sprawls well. Savette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Savette lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Savette sprawls well.
Savette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Savette counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Savette.
Savette lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Savette has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savette pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette controlling the pace. #T1#
Magomedov wants to control but Savette is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Savette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for subs from the bottom but Savette mounts him!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savette prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Savette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savette passes into side control, despite Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Savette is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Magomedov tries to bench press Savette off him but Savette keeps the position.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Savette defends easily. #SU#
Savette stands up and waves to Magomedov to follow him.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Savette lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Savette. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Savette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savette dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Savette counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savette defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savette circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Savette as Magomedov shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Savette gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savette - the referee stops the clock and Magomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savette. Magomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savette closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Magomedov! Savette dives in looking to finish! Magomedov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: HFC 74:John vs Marek
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Savette slips a jab from Hunna.
Savette throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Hunna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hunna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
Savette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hunna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunna looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savette can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hunna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunna controlling the pace.
Hunna is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunna tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Savette is refusing to be controlled, as Hunna sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savette is controlling Hunna's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Hunna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savette sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunna trying to mount his opponent but Savette defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savette.
Hunna blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunna looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.#T3#
Savette throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Hunna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savette won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hunna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savette has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunna but great work by Savette.
Hunna tries to improve position but can't.
Hunna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunna tries to roll over but Savette keeps him under control.
Hunna is pressing down on Savette's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Hunna is looking for a triangle here but Savette uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hunna is looking for a sweep.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunna is not content to let Savette control the position.
Hunna tries to improve position but can't.
Hunna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savette's best efforts.
Hunna wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunna gets full guard.
Savette looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Savette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savette has managed to get both his arms back between Hunna's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pho Hunna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Savette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
A left lands for Savette.
Hunna throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette thumps Hunna with a low kick.
Savette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savette with the inside leg kick.
Savette throws a hook but Hunna blocks it.
Hunna throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hunna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savette can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working. #SUB#
Hunna tries for a kimura but Savette is defending well. #T1#
Savette struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hunna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hunna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunna trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hunna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunna trying to control the position but Savette is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hunna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hunna is trying to get an arm triangle but Savette is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Hunna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pho Hunna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunna is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hunna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Savette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunna trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savette rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunna's guard! Nice work there by Savette!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hunna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pho Hunna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunna.
Hunna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hunna is out of range.
Savette throws a jab when Hunna was well out of range.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette's corner calls for a 1-2. Savette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savette can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Hunna's shoulder, as Hunna tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Hunna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Hunna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savette as he jumps to the side.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hunna is out of range.
Savette wants to slow Hunna down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunna is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette scores with the left hand. Hunna knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Savette lands with a right hand.
A jab from Hunna misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunna or perhaps it was just good defense by Savette, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Hunna is looking to counter the offense by Savette and move into the clinch.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Hunna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hunna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunna trying to control the position but Savette is working away. #SUB#
Hunna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Hunna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hunna is trying to get an arm triangle but Savette is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Hunna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savette, who protects the arm well.
Savette sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hunna is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Savette is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunna. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Savette is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunna.
Savette trying to control from the bottom.
Pho Hunna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunna controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Savette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pho Hunna!

Event: HFC 70
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Haram 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.#CL#
Haram moves into the clinch.
Savette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savette tries to work over Haram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savette stalling.
Savette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haram has a couple of punches blocked by Savette.
Savette lands a nice uppercut.
Savette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Haram.
Savette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette misses with the head strike.
Savette blocks a body shot from Haram. #BC2#
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Haram.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haram dips to his left and cracks Savette with an uppercut!#T1#
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haram.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Haram.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savette throws a leg kick
and Haram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haram throws a big shot that misses.
Haram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Haram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Haram counters with a nice uppercut.
Savette misses with a double jab.
Haram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haram connects with a single shot there.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Haram's head back.
Haram looks to clinch
and Haram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haram is able to avoid easily.
Savette lands with a straight right. Haram didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Haram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haram throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Haram staying out of range there.
Haram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette lands the left hand.
Savette cracks Haram with a good jab.
Haram scores with a nice head shot.
Savette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Haram throws a big shot that misses.
Haram slips a jab and a cross from Savette.
Haram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Haram.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Haram uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Haram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savette.
Haram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Haram has managed to clinch.
Haram makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Haram lands with a left to the head.
Savette lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Haram.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haram.
Haram throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette.
Haram working aggressively here.
Savette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haram tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savette's elbow.
Savette throws a head punch that misses.
Haram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haram doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savette fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Haram tries a knee to the head but Savette blocks it.
Haram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haram is stalling here.
Savette misses with a body punch.
Savette lands an uppercut.
Savette throws a punch but it's blocked by Haram.
Savette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savette blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haram throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savette.
Savette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haram or not.
Savette scores with a shot to the side of Haram's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haram backwards.
Savette is trying to push Haram away but Haram has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Paul Savette will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Savette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haram. Haram circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savette wants to slow Haram down by chopping away at his legs.
Haram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Haram on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haram looks to throw the jab but Savette is out of range.
A low kick from Savette is predictable there
enabling Haram to counter with a crisp jab.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Haram throwing a counter right hand but Savette manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Savette.
Savette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette slips under a jab.
Savette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haram.
Haram misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Haram misses.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Haram moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Savette throws a poor cross that misses
and Haram cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Haram's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette wants to land a leg kick but Haram is out of range.
Savette lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savette throws a hook but Haram blocks it.
Savette lands a nice shot that snaps Haram's head back.
Savette throws a right hand that misses
and Haram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haram is out of range and Savette settles back down.
Haram wants to clinch.
Haram fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savette throws a hook but Haram avoids it easily.#T2#
Savette misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Savette finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haram throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Haram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette misses with a lunging right hand
and Haram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Haram has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Haram moves out of range of the leg kick from Savette.
Haram scores with a nice right hand.
Haram takes one to the side of the head.
Savette cracks Haram with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savette misses with a left hand
letting Haram counter with a right hand.
Savette lands a really nice looking cross but Haram seems unphased.
Haram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Savette ducks under a wild hook from Haram.
Savette cracks Haram with an open hand slap.
Savette swings widly with a right hand
and Haram counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Savette misses.
Haram looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Haram throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Haram moves into the clinch.
A short right from Savette on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savette.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haram can't find room to land a body shot as Savette controls the action.
Savette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haram misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haram blocks an uppercut.
Savette prevents a body shot from Haram. #T4#
Savette misses with the head strike.
Savette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Savette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haram throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette throws an off balance right hand
and Haram counters with a nice uppercut.
Haram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette tries a quick counter leg kick but Haram is wise to it.
Haram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette is looking to score with low kicks.
Haram swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette throws a front kick aimed at Haram's knee but Haram avoids it well.
Savette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haram is looking to counter punch.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haram moves forwards but Savette connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Haram ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Haram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Haram.
Savette only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Savette misses with a combination
letting Haram counter with a right hand.
Savette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haram.
Haram looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Savette misses with a left hand
and Haram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette scores with a decent looking hook.
Haram ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette misses with a looping right.
Savette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savette throws a hook to the side of Haram's head but Haram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Savette scores with a jab. Haram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haram has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savette throws an off balance right hand
enabling Haram to counter with a crisp jab.
Savette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haram.
Savette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Savette scores with a four punch combination!
Savette throws an off balance right hand
and Haram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haram checks a low kick from Savette.
Savette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haram slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Savette misses.
Savette misses with a looping right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette throws the left hand but Haram avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savette. That's going to slow Haram down. #T2#
Savette clobbers Haram with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savette lands a jab to the nose.
Savette throws a leg kick
and Haram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Haram ducks down to avoid it.
Haram tries to clinch but Savette is having none of it.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
letting Haram counter with a right hand.
Haram blocks a head kick by Savette.
Haram throwing a counter right hand but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Haram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savette throws out a loose jab but Haram uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Savette misses
and Haram counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haram is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haram.
Savette moves out of range of the strikes.
Savette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haram misses with a body shot. #T3#
Haram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Haram misses its intended target.
Haram tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haram cracks Savette with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savette catches Haram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haram bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savette's head backwards.
Jean Paul Savette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haram misses with a looping left.
Savette misses the jab.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haram manages to avoid it.
Haram misses the shot to the body.
Savette sizes up Haram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haram thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette flicks out a counter leg kick but Haram steps away.
Savette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Haram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette scores with a nice strike.
Savette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savette misses with a looping right.
Savette is looking to score with low kicks.
Boko Haram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haram is looking to clinch but Savette is avoiding it.
Savette misses with a looping right.
A jab from Savette finds it's way through Haram's defenses.
Haram just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haram defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Haram swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Savette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savette 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Savette!

Event: HFC 65:Standifer vs Jung
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Banjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Nice body punch from Banjo.
Banjo throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Banjo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Savette.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Banjo moves away and avoids it.
Banjo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banjo scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Savette.
Banjo misses with a shot to the body
and Banjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.
Banjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banjo punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette thumps Banjo with a low kick.#T1##CL#
Banjo pushes Savette up against the cage in a clinch.
Banjo is trying to pull guard but Savette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savette walks away with a smile on his face. Banjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banjo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savette throws out the jab.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Banjo wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Banjo misses its target.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette throws a shot from downtown. Banjo moves away and avoids it.
Savette throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Savette throws a head kick that misses.
Banjo moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Banjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Banjo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Banjo ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Banjo is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette throws a hook but Banjo blocks it.
Savette fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banjo checks it well.
Savette tests Banjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banjo lands a nice looking body shot.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Banjo moves out of range as Savette strikes.
Banjo wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banjo swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banjo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savette throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banjo counters with a two punch combo.
Banjo lands with a right hand.
Banjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Banjo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Banjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Savette lands a leg kick that knocks Banjo off balance momentarily.
Savette moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Banjo digs a good body shot into Savette's ribs.
Savette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
A leg kick checked by Banjo.
Banjo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Nice defenses there by Savette.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savette misses the jab.
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Banjo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Banjo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banjo works Savette's body with a nice hook.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Banjo lands a jab to Savette's midsection.
Savette fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette thumps Banjo with a low kick.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it.
Banjo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Banjo. Beautiful body shot.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Savette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banjo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banjo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savette with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Banjo moves out of range of the body kick from Savette.
Banjo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Banjo jabs at Savette's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Banjo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savette connects with the punch.
Savette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banjo.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banjo at a distance.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo slips a straight right by Savette.
A quick step to the side and Banjo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Savette feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo swings for the body but Savette moves out of range.
Savette throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Banjo misses its target.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banjo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banjo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette misses with a leg kick
and Banjo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Banjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savette misses with a hook. Banjo ducked under it nicely.
Banjo slips a jab and a cross from Savette.
Banjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Banjo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Banjo is just out of range.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savette lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Savette throws a push kick but Banjo slaps the foot to one side.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savette. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
and Banjo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savette thinking.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savette jabs Banjo right on the nose. Banjo blinks but takes it well.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.
Banjo looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Banjo slips under a jab from Savette.
Banjo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savette throws a jab when Banjo was well out of range.
Banjo misses with a wild body shot.
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Banjo scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banjo checks a leg kick.
Savette lands a body shot.
Savette misses with an uppercut.
Savette scores with a jab. Banjo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Savette.
Banjo wants to clinch.
Savette attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banjo jabs Savette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banjo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Banjo closes the distance and clinches.
Savette fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Banjo blocks a low kick nicely.
Savette misses with the combination.
Banjo scores with a hook to the body. Savette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.#T4#
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Banjo saw that one coming.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banjo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette misses with a few strikes there.
Savette throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savette scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Banjo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Banjo manages to break the clinch.
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savette throws a series of punches but Banjo avoids them all with ease.
Savette with a hook.
Savette throws a lazy head kick
and Banjo counters with a left to the body.
Savette is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Banjo.
Banjo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Banjo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banjo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Banjo.
Banjo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Banjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banjo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Banjo ducks down to avoid it.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Banjo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savette.
Banjo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banjo checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Banjo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Savette misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banjo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Banjo clinches.
Banjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savette walks away with a smile on his face. Banjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banjo.
Savette misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Banjo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Savette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banjo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
Savette dodges the punch combination from Banjo.
Savette throws a low kick but Banjo moves out of range easily.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Savette does no damage.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banjos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banjo punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette throws a lazy right hand but Banjo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banjo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savette circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Banjo tries to clinch but Savette is having none of it.
It seemed like Savette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savette tried to score with a low kick but Banjo checks it.
Banjo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Savette circles away.
Savette lands an overhand right.#CL#
Banjo drives through and clinches with Savette against the cage. #BC#
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette lands a leg kick that knocks Banjo off balance momentarily.
Savette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savette fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banjo on the side of the head.
Banjo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Banjo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banjo throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette scores with a leg kick.
Banjo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.#T3#
Banjo takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Savette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Banjo is out of range.
Savette missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Savette tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banjo is able to avoid easily.
Banjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banjo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banjo throws out a loose jab but Savette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banjo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Banjo.
Banjo moves out of range of the strikes.
Banjo swinging wildly here. #T4#
Savette throws a head kick that misses.
Savette rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banjo counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Banjo misses.
Savette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Banjo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Banjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savette working aggressively here. #TD#
Banjo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banjo is pulling down on Savette's head. It's preventing any offense from Savette, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Banjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savette doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savette manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olu Banjo.
I think Savette 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Paul Savette!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2023

#R1#
Petrovic slips under a jab.
Savette lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savette pounces like a tiger and cracks Petrovic with a vicious hook! Petrovic is down but not out! Savette follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2023

#R1##KD#
Savette drops Fjordlinginsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fjordlinginsson looks back up at him and smiles so Savette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Savette lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Fjordlinginsson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Savette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Paul Savette!

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