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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dummy Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fort Minor - Remember the name. The key to victory for Randall Austin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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193 cm
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
24
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randall Austin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dummy Wrestling! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Austin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wrestling's half guard. Wrestling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Wrestling keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Austin thows a huge punch but Wrestling dodges it nicely.
Austin trying to control the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Wrestling keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wrestling is trying to get back to full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestling can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wrestling does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Austin prevents Wrestling from improving his position. Austin 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.
Austin passes to side control. Wrestling is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wrestling seems a little lost for a moment, as Austin dominates the positioning. Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Austin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Wrestling prevents Austin from improving position. Austin trying to control the action but Wrestling is working from the bottom. Wrestling tries to improve position but can't. Austin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Austin trying to control the action but Wrestling is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrestling defending against the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wrestling tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Austin easily slips into full mount! Wrestling wants to control but Austin is having none of it. Wrestling can't escape the position.
Wrestling tries to lock up and control but Austin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Austin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrestling is looking to escape. Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Austin is looking to work his way around to Wrestling's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Wrestling tries to improve his position but instead Austin has taken his back! I really don't envy Wrestling right now.
Wrestling is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Austin misses with an elbow to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Austin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wrestling fails with the takedown and Austin counters with a right hand to the body. Wrestling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Austin is trying to control Wrestling's posture but Wrestling avoids it. Wrestling wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. Austin is trying to control Wrestling's posture but Wrestling avoids it. Wrestling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Austin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wrestling is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Austin pushes Wrestling away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wrestling gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Austin is letting Wrestling control him for a moment. Austin struggling a bit here. Wrestling in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Austin manages to get back to half guard. Austin is looking to improve his position.
Randall Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wrestling stalling. Austin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wrestling. Austin is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Austin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrestling. Wrestling trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wrestling landing some decent shots from guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wrestling wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dummy Wrestling hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Austin connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dummy Wrestling has been cut. Austin throws a one two combo.
Randall Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrestling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wrestling 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 Austin's shoulder. That is not cool. An elbow from Wrestling crashes against the mat.
Wrestling lands a decent elbow from side control. Wrestling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Austin, who protects the arm well. Wrestling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Austin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Wrestling fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Austin sneaks back into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wrestling throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Austin to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wrestling postures up in Austin's guard and throws a big left but Austin blocks it. Wrestling stays in close to Austin's body and controls the position. Wrestling stands and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Austin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wrestling.
Wrestling working the body and head with strikes. Wrestling controls the position. Wrestling wants to take a breather but Austin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wrestling. Wrestling throws a big right hand that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Austin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wrestling is aware though and is defending well. Wrestling looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dummy Wrestling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dummy Wrestling's cut. That's time! Austin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wrestling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestling finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wrestling preventing the sweep. Wrestling scoring with punches to the head and body. Wrestling working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Austin's head. Wrestling wants to pass the guard but Austin is keeping the position. Wrestling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wrestling wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving. Wrestling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wrestling showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Austin keeping moving, preventing Wrestling from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dummy Wrestling was stalling too much, according to the referee. Wrestling looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Austin keeping moving, preventing Wrestling from controlling successfully. Austin controls Wrestling momentarily but Wrestling frees himself. Austin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wrestling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Austin keeping moving, preventing Wrestling from controlling successfully. Austin is trying to control the position but Wrestling postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Austin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wrestling defends well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wrestling distracts Austin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wrestling engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Wrestling scores with a decent looking elbow strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wrestling sitting in guard, not really doing much. Wrestling postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wrestling trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wrestling postures up in Austin's guard and throws a big left but Austin blocks it. Wrestling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Austin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Austin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Austin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wrestling! Wrestling wants to control but Austin is having none of it. Wrestling tries to reverse the position but Austin maintains control. Wrestling tries to improve his position but Austin has taken his back! Austin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wrestling tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Austin pushes Wrestling away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randall Austin!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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