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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 23114 p4p, 24506 weight class) and Ron Austin (ranked 206 p4p, 123 weight class). Ron Austin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Austin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saabo throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Saabo.
Saabo connects with a jab.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Saabo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saabo.
Saabo stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saabo lands with a cross.
Saabo drives through with a takedown into Austin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Austin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saabo has passed into half guard!
Saabo wants to stand up but Austin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to get back to full guard.
Saabo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Austin to get to his feet.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
Saabo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Saabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saabo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Austin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saabo prevents it.
Saabo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Austin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saabo breaks the clinch.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saabo wants to clinch.
Saabo feints a jab promting Austin to slip. Saabo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Austin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saabo is defended easily by Austin.
No luck for Saabo with that takedown attempt.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saabo counters with a thumping low kick.
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Austin as he avoids it easily.
Saabo doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Saabo throws a head kick that Austin semi-blocks.
Saabo instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Saabo is trying to push Austin away but Austin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Austin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saabo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saabo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saabo but Saabo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin looks winded!
Saabo has managed to clinch.
Austin tries to pull guard but Saabo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Austin is controlling him.
Saabo breaks the clinch.
Saabo works over Austin's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo dominated that round.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saabo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregor Saabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saabo tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Saabo lunges at Austin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Austin's hand.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Austin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Saabo counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saabo.
Saabo shoots in but no luck this time.
Saabo lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin swats away the attempt to clinch by Saabo.
Saabo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Gregor Saabo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saabo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
Saabo throws a quick counter head kick but Austin was just out of range.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saabo darts in looking for a takedown but Austin gets double underhooks and turns Saabo into the cage.
Austin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saabo after a bit of a struggle.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
Saabo gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Austin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saabo stops a takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saabo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saabo tries to bum rush Austin with a series of wild strikes but Austin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saabo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saabo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Saabo tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saabo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Austin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saabo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saabo scores with a jab to the body.
Saabo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saabo goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
Saabo tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Saabo tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Saabo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Saabo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saabo sizes up Austin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saabo dives in and scores a takedown into Austin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo stands and steps away. Austin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saabo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Austin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Austin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saabo is defended easily by Austin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Austin avoids the head kick by Saabo.
Saabo stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Austin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saabo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saabo moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
Austin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saabo tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Austin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saabo prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saabo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saabo connects with a high kick.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saabo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Austin tries for a takedown but Saabo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saabo scoring well with a low kick there.
Saabo rushes Austin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Austin tries for a takedown but Saabo manages to get underhooks.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin dives in and grabs Saabo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saabo pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregor Saabo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saabo tries for a takedown but Austin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saabo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saabo wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Saabo as Austin shoots in.
Saabo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saabo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saabo duly obliges.
No luck for Saabo with that takedown attempt.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Saabo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saabo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Austin.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saabo shoots in looking for a takedown but Austin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saabo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Saabo on that attempt.
Austin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saabo defends it nicely.
Saabo wants to clinch.
Saabo connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saabo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Saabo.
Austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saabo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saabo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Austin is fending him off so far but Saabo persists. Nope, Austin circles away and we're back to standing.
Saabo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saabo tries to clinch up.
Saabo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Saabo tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Austin! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Saabo ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saabo prevents the takedown attempt.
Saabo working hard to break the clinch.
Austin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saabo is defending well.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Austin is working for takedown but Saabo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Austin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saabo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saabo throws a series of punches but Austin avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Saabo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saabo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saabo moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
It looks like Saabo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saabo shoots in but no luck this time.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saabo shoots in for a double leg but Austin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Saabo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo slaps away a takedown attempt from Austin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Austin looking to score a takedown here. Saabo is defending well but Austin drives through and ends up in Saabo's guard.
Saabo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saabo.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Saabo lands with a slapping head kick.
Austin blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Saabo shoots in looking for a takedown but Austin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saabo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into Saabo's guard.
Austin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Austin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saabo circles away.
Saabo dives in and grabs Austin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes down on Saabo's head and hops out.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saabo tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Saabo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saabo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Austin defends it nicely.
It seemed like Austin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saabo.
Austin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saabo clinches.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saabo's efforts to push away.
Saabo tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Saabo manages to break the clinch.
Saabo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saabo goes for a double leg but Austin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Austin continues to drive forward.
Austin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saabo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Austin.
Saabo breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Saabo shows good takedown defense.
Saabo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saabo.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saabo as he avoids it easily.
Saabo tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Saabo feints a jab promting Austin to slip. Saabo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Austin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saabo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saabo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Austin defends well and Saabo ends up having to push Austin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Austin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ron Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregor Saabo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Austin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Saabo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saabo 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Gregor Saabo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Gregor Saabo!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gregor Saabo!
Gregor Saabo wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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