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Event:
EFC 31
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Saabo.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Cruz throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Cruz drives through and clinches with Saabo against the cage.
Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saabo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cruz has Saabo pressed against the cage, preventing Saabo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cruz 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 Jared Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Saabo manages to get underhooks.
Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cruz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Saabo manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cruz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Saabo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Saabo is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Saabo any problems.
Saabo tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Saabo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saabo wants it to stay on the feet.
Saabo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saabo stuffs the takedown.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saabo defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Saabo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Saabo shoots in.#CL#
Saabo has Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Saabo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks. #TD2#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saabo won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Saabo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cruz is proving hard to escape from.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cruz lands an upkick as Saabo stands over him.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Cruz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saabo circles away.
Saabo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saabo defends it nicely.
Saabo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saabo has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Saabo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saabo counters with a stiff right hand.
Saabo throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Saabo moves to clinch but Cruz breaks away #TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saabo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
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!
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saabo's head.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Saabo dodges it nicely.
Saabo is looking to escape.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saabo is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Gregor Saabo 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#
Saabo fails to land the takedown.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saabo connects with a solid leg kick.
Jared Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Cruz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saabo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cruz.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Saabo won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saabo down to the mat. Saabo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saabo is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saabo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cruz trying to control the action but Saabo is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been informed that Cruz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Cruz stops Saabo from getting back to his feet.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz wants to control but Saabo is keeping him busy.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Saabo has one foot on Cruz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Cruz with a jab.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Saabo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Saabo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saabo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Saabo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz prevents Saabo from escaping the position.
Cruz cracks Saabo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Saabo is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saabo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Saabo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz working the ground and pound but Saabo is defending the strikes.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Saabo defends.
Saabo is letting Cruz control him for a moment.
Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Cruz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Saabo defends.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saabo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saabo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3##TD2#
Cruz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saabo!
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Cruz is putting a hurting on Saabo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cruz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Saabo parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saabo to escape.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Saabo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz cracks Saabo with a big right hand but Saabo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saabo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Saabo taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Saabo is rocked!
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Saabo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz cracks Saabo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cruz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Saabo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Cruz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jared Cruz thanked EFC Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EFC 28
Date: Oct 11, 2021 |
#R1#
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 #CL2#
and Kraven counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saabo. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
Kraven looking for a guillotine here but Saabo defends easily.
Kraven throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
EFC 24
Date: Aug 31, 2021 |
#R1#
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. #TD#
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!#SUB2#
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. #T1#
Austin wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
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.#CL#
Saabo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
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.#BC#
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.#T3#
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.
#CL#
Saabo instigates a clinch. #T4#
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!#CL#
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.#BC#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#BC#
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.
#TD#
Saabo dives in and scores a takedown into Austin's guard.#T3##SU#
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.#T4#
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.#CL#
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.#R3#
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.
#CL#
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.#BC#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!#R4#
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.#TD2#
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.
#T1#
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.#TD2#
Austin shoots in and gets a takedown into Saabo's guard.#SU2#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
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.#T3#
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
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.
#BC#
Saabo breaks the clinch.
#T4#
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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Event:
EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo moves out of range of the leg kick from Kimber.
Kimber thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Kimber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimber trying to control the position from guard on top but Saabo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kimber drops back looking for a leg! Saabo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saabo manages to kick Kimber off! Kimber jumps back into Saabo's guard.
Kimber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kimber advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saabo is trying to stand.
Kimber trying to control from half guard but Saabo is working away. #SUB2#
Kimber seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Kimber is keen to just control but Saabo is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Saabo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage.
Saabo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##SUB2#
Kimber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saabo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimber. #SUB2#
Kimber is looking for a kimura but Saabo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimber to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Kimber wants to work for an arm triangle but Saabo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Kimber seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saabo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Kimber!
Billy Kimber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you to my loyal fans and thank you EFC Threads for the support love you all!!'. |
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Event:
EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Saabo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Saabo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moss trying to control but Saabo postures up.
Saabo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moss on the ground.
Moss is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Moss actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss wants to control but Saabo is keeping busy.
Moss wants to improve his position but Saabo is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Moss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moss.
Saabo stopping the sweep attempt from Moss.#SUB2#
Moss looking for a guillotine here but Saabo defends easily.
Moss is trying to control the position but Saabo postures up. #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.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing Saabo from standing up.
Saabo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saabo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moss trying to keep a closed guard but Saabo is proving a slippery customer.
Moss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB2#
Moss 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.#SUB2#
Moss 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.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Moss is looking for a triangle but Saabo pushes his legs off easily.
Moss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saabo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB2#
Moss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saabo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Saabo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moss 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.
A close round but JJ Moss will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Moss misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Saabo gets the takedown into side control.
Saabo working away.
Moss regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saabo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moss's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Moss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saabo defends well.#SU#
Saabo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That kick from Saabo tenderised Moss's leg. Moss is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moss misses with a low kick.#T2#
Moss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saabo checks it well. #TD#
Saabo scores with a takedown into Moss's guard.#SUB2#
Moss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Moss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saabo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Moss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moss stops Saabo from standing up.
Moss throws an elbow that misses. Saabo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moss's guard. Nice move by Saabo!#REVR##SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Moss is pulling down on Saabo's head. It's preventing any offense from Saabo, at least for the moment.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing Saabo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moss 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.
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 Gregor Saabo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Moss avoids the head kick by Saabo.
Moss throws a leg kick but Saabo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Saabo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Moss is looking for a triangle here but Saabo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Moss wants to control but Saabo postures up.
Moss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moss is keen to just control but Saabo is a slippery customer.
Saabo looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Moss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Moss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saabo pushes Moss off looking to stand but Moss dives back in and keeps control.
Moss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
JJ Moss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss throwing shots but Saabo is blocking nicely.
Moss stalling. #T3#
Saabo is not content to let Moss control the position.
Moss stalling away here and it's allowed Saabo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saabo can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Moss seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Moss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saabo is refusing to be controlled, as Moss sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Moss is working for a kimura but Saabo is defending it quite comfortably.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Saabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saabo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but JJ Moss just about did enough to take it.
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!#R4#
Moss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Saabo as Moss shoots in.#TD#
Moss gets caught flat footed, as Saabo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saabo wants to stand but Moss is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moss has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Moss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saabo has picked Moss up and slammed him! Moss can't keep hold of the triangle and Saabo manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss keeps Saabo under control for a moment.#T1#
Moss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saabo's best efforts.
Moss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saabo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Moss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saabo wants to stand and escape but instead Moss has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Moss wants to control from the top but Saabo keeps moving. #T2#
Saabo wants to stand but Moss is controlling the position.
Moss slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Moss seems to be working for a kimura but Saabo defends the submission attempt.
Saabo tries to kick Moss off but Moss keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Moss trying to control from half guard but Saabo is working away.
Moss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moss is trying to control the action in half guard but Saabo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saabo is just riding it out for now. Moss eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Moss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moss is looking to take a break and control but Saabo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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 Gregor Saabo.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for JJ Moss!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for JJ Moss!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for JJ Moss!
JJ Moss wins by unanimous decision!
JJ Moss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 95 McCrae vs Carter
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Saabo throws a head kick that misses
and Pizza makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pizza tries to land a leg kick but Saabo saw it coming and moves away.
Saabo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pizza but Pizza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pizza.
Saabo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo throws a head kick but Pizza moves out of range.
Pizza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Pizza lands a big head kick that sends Saabo tumbling to the mat! Pizza takes a step backwards and waves Saabo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Saabo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gregor Saabo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pizza feints a jab and as Saabo dips his head, Pizza unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Saabo right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Saabo falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Pizza smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sausage Pizza!
Sausage Pizza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CMMA 83 McCrae vs Tavares
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Marmalade darts in and clinches Saabo up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marmalade. #BC#
Marmalade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saabo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saabo throws a lazy head kick
and Marmalade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Saabo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Marmalade stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Saabo follows into mount! #ROC2#Marmalade is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Josh Marmalade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saabo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Marmalade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marmalade seems to have got his legs back now.
Saabo wants to control but Marmalade has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Marmalade trying to hold on to Saabo's head to control him but Saabo postures up.
#T1#
Marmalade is pressing down on Saabo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marmalade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saabo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Marmalade is pushing down on Saabo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saabo is fighting to maintain full guard but Marmalade has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marmalade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Marmalade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#ES2#
Saabo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marmalade keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to Marmalade's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marmalade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Marmalade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marmalade lands an uppercut.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marmalade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saabo.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marmalade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Still in the clinch, Marmalade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marmalade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saabo backwards.
Marmalade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Marmalade lands a shoulder strike.
Marmalade misses with some punches.
Marmalade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saabo.
Marmalade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marmalade keeps control of Saabo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marmalade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marmalade lands with a short shot to the head.
Marmalade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Marmalade scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Saabo is rocked!
Marmalade is leaning against Saabo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Marmalade.
#T4#
Saabo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marmalade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marmalade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marmalade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saabo is still on wobbly legs! Can Marmalade finish him?
Marmalade presses Saabo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saabo seems to have recovered his senses.
Marmalade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Saabo with a big uppercut! Saabo tries to clinch up but Marmalade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Saabo to the mat! Saabo covers up and Marmalade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Marmalade! |
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Event:
CMMA 62 Carter vs Horse
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saabo quickly recovers to half guard.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Saabo won't be happy about that!
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saabo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lavicci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lavicci wants to take his opponent's back but Saabo doesn't allow it.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lavicci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saabo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lavicci wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saabo, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Saabo is letting Lavicci control him for a moment.
Saabo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Saabo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lavicci content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lavicci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Lavicci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saabo to the ground. Lavicci is now in Saabo's guard.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saabo is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #ES2#
Saabo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Gregor Saabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Lavicci darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavicci uses his free foot to push down on Saabo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saabo. #T1#
Lavicci controlling the pace for now.
Anthony Lavicci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavicci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saabo for as long as he can get away with.
Lavicci is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saabo is in real trouble.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saabo.#SUB#
Lavicci patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Lavicci has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saabo! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lavicci gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Lavicci! |
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Event:
Empire: XIV
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Jones has Saabo up against the cage in a clinch.
Saabo tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Saabo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saabo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones avoids the head kick by Saabo.
Saabo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Saabo on that attempt. #CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saabo scores with a leg kick.
#KD#
A big head kick from Saabo and Jones is sent sprawling to the canvas! #CUT#It looks like Joshua Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saabo defends well.#SU#
Saabo stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. #T1#
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saabo throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Saabo is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Saabo is breathing heavily.
Saabo is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saabo throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
#KD2#
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saabo sprawling to the canvas! Saabo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
#ROC2#Saabo is rocked!
Jones moves in close and cracks Saabo with a massive right hand! Saabo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Jones! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Awakening
Date: Jul 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger lands with a good body shot.
Burger throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Gregor Saabo has been cut.
Saabo throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Burger counters by clinching up.
Saabo dodges an elbow strike from Burger.
#BC2#
Burger breaks from the clinch.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger misses with a head kick.
Saabo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burger.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saabo but Saabo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Burger.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Saabo lands but Burger takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Boby Burger has been cut.
Burger's coach down at MK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Burger instigates a clinch. #T1#
Saabo has had enough of the clinch but Burger keeps him there for the moment.
Burger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saabo smiles and moves away.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Burger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Gregor Saabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Burger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Burger blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Burger wants to counter the offense by Saabo and move into the clinch position.
Saabo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Burger instigates a clinch.
Saabo wants to get back to striking at distance but Burger won't allow it.
#T2#
Come on Burger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saabo tries to break free but Burger pushes him back against the cage.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
Burger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
Burger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saabo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Burger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch but Burger keeps him there for the moment.
Saabo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Burger is controlling him.
Burger lands a right hand.
Burger wants a takedown but no success here.
Burger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burger lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Saabo stops a takedown attempt from Burger.
#TD2#
Burger decides to pull guard.
Saabo wanted to stand there but Burger had control of the position. #SU#
Saabo gets to his feet. Burger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Burger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saabo scores with a push kick.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Burger dives in and grabs Saabo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saabo pushes down on Burger's head and hops out.#CL2#
Burger forces Saabo back against the cage and clinches.
Burger tries to score a body lock takedown but Saabo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saabo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Burger.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch but Burger keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger stalling against the cage.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Burger has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Saabo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burger is breathing heavily.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
Saabo throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Burger has closed the distance and engaged Saabo in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Burger.
Saabo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saabo prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saabo appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burger.
Saabo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saabo counters with a head kick that wobbles Burger - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Saabo sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Saabo! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Initiation
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saabo throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Owen Bennett has been cut.#KD#
Saabo connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bennett to the floor! Saabo dives in looking for the finish!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bennett has eaten all the pies!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Bennett pulls Saabo in to control the position.
Saabo wants to stand and escape but instead Bennett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bennett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saabo wants to stand but Bennett is controlling the position.
Saabo keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #T1#
Bennett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saabo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Saabo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bennett controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saabo lands a big head kick that sends Bennett to the canvas! Saabo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Saabo!
The defeated Owen Bennett had this to say: 'unlucky today i had an off day he caught me and it was not my day i will be back stronger '. |
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