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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 4098 p4p, 3508 weight class) and Wiz Kraven (ranked 137 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Wiz Kraven!
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Kraven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Saabo misses
and Kraven counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saabo.
Kraven gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Saabo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraven.
Kraven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kraven throws a big right hand that misses.
Kraven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saabo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kraven is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraven stays in close to Saabo's body and controls the position.
Kraven landing with the ground and pound.
Kraven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraven is looking to work some ground and pound but Saabo has wrist control.
Kraven lands a couple of digs.
Kraven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saabo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kraven wants to control from the top but Saabo keeps moving.
Kraven is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saabo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kraven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saabo wants to get back to his feet but Kraven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Kraven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saabo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kraven to the ground. Saabo is now in Kraven's guard.
Kraven trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kraven has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cali Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kraven trying to control the position here.
Kraven looking for a guillotine here but Saabo defends easily.
Kraven throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraven is trying to keep Saabo in close.
Saabo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kraven looking to control.
Kraven is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kraven has his foot on Saabo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saabo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saabo is aware though and is defending well.
Saabo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kraven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraven trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kraven is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Saabo rolls with it to try and escape but Kraven cranks on the arm and Saabo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wiz Kraven!
An out of breath Wiz Kraven thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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