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Event:
T168
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1# Sobrante shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Sobrante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've been told by Sobrante's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sobrante fails with a takedown attempt. Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobrante. Sobrante appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Sobrante walks into a left hand. Turner cracks Sobrante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sobrante ducks under a wild hook from Turner. Sobrante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sobrante is out of range and Turner settles back down. Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Sobrante seems unphased.
Turner scores with a jab to the body. Turner scores with a spinning back kick! Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobrante off the cage and back into range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Turner cracks Sobrante with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sobrante looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turner finish him?
#ROC2# Sobrante is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Les Sobrante has been cut. Turner sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sobrante's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sobrante's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Turner! After winning the bout, Bobby Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
T163
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Sobrante drives through with a takedown into guard. Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB# Sobrante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Forclit prevents Sobrante from moving into mount. We've been hearing that Sobrante has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Forclit struggling a bit here. Forclit is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Forclit wants to control but Sobrante postures up. Sobrante misses with the ground and pound. Forclit prevents Sobrante from moving into mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Forclit is trying to control Sobrante's posture but Sobrante avoids it. #T1# Sobrante advances nicely into full mount. Forclit is working to get back to half guard.
Forclit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Forclit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sobrante. Forclit tries to hold on but Sobrante postures up. Forclit tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.#SUB# Sobrante goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Forclit is on top in guard.
Forclit distracts Sobrante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2# Sobrante wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment. Forclit connects with a couple of short punches. Forclit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Forclit advances to half guard. Sobrante is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Forclit wants to take a breather but Sobrante is having none of it. Forclit trying to pass the guard but Sobrante defending well. Sobrante is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forclit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forclit's back! Forclit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB# Sobrante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Forclit tries to roll but Sobrante sticks to his back.
Sobrante missing with strikes. Sobrante is hanging on to Forclit's back as he tries to escape.
Forclit keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Sobrante is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Forclit taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sobrante.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante! During a confident post fight interview, Les Sobrante thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 56
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1# Dominatrix jabs Sobrante right on the nose. Sobrante blinks but takes it well. Sobrante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominatrix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobrante. Dominatrix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominatrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobrante. Dominatrix cracks a nice hook into Sobrante's ribs. Sobrante drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dominatrix lands with an overhand left. Dominatrix misses the shot to the body. Sobrante punishes Dominatrix's body with a nice straight punch. Sobrante throws a hook to the side of Dominatrix's head but Dominatrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. An attempted straight right counter from Dominatrix misses the target. Sobrante connects with a single shot there. Rastaphan Dominatrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dominatrix slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sobrante misses the shot to the body. Dominatrix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Dominatrix connects with a body shot. Good shot there by Dominatrix. Dominatrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobrante.
#TD2# Sobrante shoots in and gets a takedown into Dominatrix's guard.#SUB# Dominatrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobrante doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobrante manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Dominatrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB# Dominatrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobrante defends well.#SUB# Dominatrix looking for a guillotine here but Sobrante defends easily.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Sobrante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominatrix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobrante has managed to get both his arms back between Dominatrix's legs - danger averted. Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominatrix is keeping the position for now. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Sobrante passes easily into side control. Nice work. Dominatrix tries to improve position but can't. Dominatrix prevents Sobrante from moving into mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sobrante is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dominatrix is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominatrix has escaped the position, nice work there. Dominatrix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobrante. #T3# Dominatrix gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Sobrante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dominatrix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobrante. #SUB2# Sobrante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominatrix trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Dominatrix is defending the position. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dominatrix trying to hold on to Sobrante's head to control him but Sobrante postures up.
Dominatrix wants to get back to full guard. Dominatrix is working hard here to advance position. Sobrante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Dominatrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sobrante is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dominatrix reverses the position - he's now on top in Sobrante's guard. Dominatrix postures up and lands a big shot to Sobrante's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rastaphan Dominatrix will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Sobrante walks into a jab.#TD# Dominatrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sobrante to the ground. Dominatrix is now in Sobrante's guard.#SUB2# Sobrante has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominatrix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dominatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobrante is keeping the position for now. Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sobrante keeps trying to improve his position. Dominatrix lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dominatrix wants to control from the top but Sobrante keeps moving. Dominatrix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Dominatrix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Sobrante pushes a forearm under Dominatrix's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominatrix is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante! A relieved looking Les Sobrante thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Destiny 167: Iii vs. Sobrante
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Sobrante closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sobrante lands in his opponent's guard. Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass. Farfy Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Sobrante is proving a slippery customer.
Sobrante pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Sobrante is looking for a kimura here.
Farfy Iii gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Sobrante passes Farfy Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Farfy Iii is defending well. #SUB# Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily. Farfy Iii wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farfy Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Sobrante looking to pass the guard. Sobrante pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2# Sobrante prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position. Sobrante wants to free his trapped foot but Farfy Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Sobrante trying to work for an americana but Farfy Iii has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB# Farfy Iii looking for a triangle here. Sobrante is fighting it but it looks tight! Farfy Iii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sobrante is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan Farfy Iii! Johan Farfy Iii retains his light heavyweight title! Our winner, Johan Farfy Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1# Sobrante misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Sobrante fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jitsu to the ground. Sobrante is now in Jitsu's guard.#SUB# Sobrante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Sobrante slips nicely into half guard. Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard. Jitsu is in trouble now - Sobrante has advanced to mount! Sobrante prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sobrante cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sobrante is in the full mount, landing strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jitsu working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2# Sobrante looking for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is having none of it. Jitsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobrante has a good base and remains in mount.#T1##SUB2# Sobrante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Jitsu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante. Jitsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sobrante lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2# Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jitsu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jitsu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2# Jitsu is looking to get to half guard. Jitsu is in a horrible position here. Sobrante smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Sobrante working for a submission but Jitsu is keeping him at bay. Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Sobrante is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it. Jitsu gets full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB# Jitsu working for a triangle but Sobrante defends it easily.
Jitsu striking off his back but it's not causing Sobrante any problems. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Sobrante preventing the sweep. Jitsu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Sobrante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobrante has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Jitsu looking for a guillotine here but Sobrante defends easily.
Sobrante works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB# Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily. Jitsu wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
#SUB# Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.#T4# Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to pass to mount. Jitsu is in trouble now - Sobrante has advanced to mount! Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
Sobrante lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sobrante landing shots from mount. Sobrante prevents Jitsu from getting the reversal.#SUB2# Sobrante with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Sobrante isn't that keen on the idea. Jitsu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Sobrante dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##TD# Jitsu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sobrante has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sobrante is looking for a sweep.#SUB# Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Sobrante tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position. Sobrante manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jitsu's best efforts. Sobrante manages to get to full guard.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Sobrante is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jitsu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Jitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sobrante manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitsu has Sobrante in his guard.#REVB# Sobrante won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here. #T1# Jitsu keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass. Sobrante won't allow Jitsu to sweep him here. Jitsu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Jitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobrante defends well. Jitsu wants to sweep here but Sobrante controlling him for the moment. Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.#SUB# Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Jitsu is keeping the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sobrante keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobrante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu keeping full guard, as Sobrante tries to pass. Sobrante passes into half guard. Sobrante passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jitsu! Jitsu tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control.#T3# Jitsu regains half guard. Jitsu tries to roll over but Sobrante keeps him under control.#SUB2# Sobrante wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Sobrante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jitsu has managed to free his arm - good work. Sobrante passes to side control. Sobrante has knee on belly and moves into mount. Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4##SUB2# Sobrante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jitsu manages to avoid the submission attempt. Jitsu tries to improve position but can't. Sobrante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jitsu's legs. Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Sobrante tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Jitsu tries to buck Sobrante off but Sobrante is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Sobrante tries for a kimura but Jitsu is defending well. #SUB2# Sobrante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Les Sobrante will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Nice takedown defense from Jitsu. No joy for Sobrante on that attempt. Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Sobrante looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB# Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobrante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sobrante passes into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobrante trying to pass the guard but Jitsu defending well. #SUB# Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily. Jitsu is pressing down on Sobrante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1# Sobrante passes into half guard. #SUB# Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB# Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sobrante passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2# Sobrante is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jitsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2##SUB2# Sobrante looking to secure an arm triangle but Jitsu defends it well. Jitsu is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Sobrante is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jitsu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jitsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobrante has a good base and remains in mount. BOOM! Sobrante connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3# Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here. #SUB# Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sobrante keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass. Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobrante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Sobrante's legs - danger averted. Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here. Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Jitsu slips an elbow through the middle. Jitsu won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here. Jitsu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2# Sobrante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# Jitsu chips away with some ground and pound. Jitsu scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Jitsu advances to half guard. Sobrante regains full guard. Nicely done. Jitsu slips nicely into half guard. Jitsu working Sobrante over with strikes. Jitsu prevents Sobrante from improving his position. Les Sobrante has got the better of the ground game so far. Jitsu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobrante has managed to free his arm - good work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jitsu trying to advance position but Sobrante counters by regaining guard. Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Les Sobrante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jitsu landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Les Sobrante. I've got Sobrante winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Sobrante! Les Sobrante thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 51
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Sobrante feints and as Hardwood raises his hands in defense, Sobrante changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Sobrante won't allow Hardwood to sweep him here. #SUB2# Hardwood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sobrante is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hardwood. Sobrante tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardwood's legs. #SUB# Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sobrante is trying to move to mount but Hardwood reverses beautifully and ends up in Sobrante's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobrante being controlled here, momentarily. Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1# Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom. Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sobrante is working hard here to advance position. Hardwood throwing strikes but missing. Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck. Hardwood landing with the ground and pound. Sobrante keeping full guard, as Hardwood tries to pass. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sobrante looking for a sweep. Not yet Sobrante, not yet. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hardwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Hardwood with a nice head shot there.#SUB# Sobrante working for a triangle but Hardwood defends it easily.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck. Sobrante keeping moving, preventing Hardwood from controlling successfully. Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hardwood trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom. #T3# Hardwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobrante haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle. Sobrante has momentary wrist control but Hardwood slips an elbow through the middle. Sobrante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sobrante pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hardwood moves into full guard.
Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Hardwood is looking for a sweep. Hardwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Hardwood defends it. #T4# Sobrante is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hardwood! Sobrante has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardwood's face.
#SUB# Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB# Sobrante jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hardwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hardwood and Sobrante has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hardwood sneaks back into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hardwood is trying is best to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hardwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Sobrante dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Hardwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood. Sobrante avoids the head kick by Hardwood.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown. Sobrante checks a leg kick. Nice straight punches there by Sobrante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobrante. Sobrante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardwood. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobrante is defended easily by Hardwood. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. 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.#TD# Sobrante gets the takedown into side control. Hardwood tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sobrante moves into full mount! #T1# Hardwood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hardwood can't escape the position.
Hardwood tries to hold on but Sobrante postures up. Hardwood in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Sobrante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hardwood manages to avoid the submission attempt. Hardwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sobrante wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB# Sobrante is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardwood has escaped the position, nice work there. Hardwood tries to buck Sobrante off but Sobrante is having none of it.#SUB# Sobrante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Hardwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hardwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sobrante off and has taken his back! Hardwood trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Sobrante's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3# Hardwood is trying to stick to Sobrante's back but Sobrante is turning into Hardwood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardwood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobrante. Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardwood is retaining full guard. Hardwood 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.#SUB2# Hardwood working for a triangle but Sobrante defends it easily.
Sobrante forces his way into half guard. Sobrante wants to free his trapped foot but Hardwood is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hardwood tries to get to full guard but Sobrante has control of the leg. #T4# Hardwood keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB# Sobrante is looking for a kimura here.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position. Sobrante works his way into full mount! Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Sobrante there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Sobrante dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Sobrante changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Sobrante manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hardwood tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hardwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrante drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardwood sprawls and moves away. Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD# and Sobrante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardwood won't be happy with that. #SUB# Sobrante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobrante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Les Sobrante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hardwood is looking for a sweep. Sobrante tries to advance position but instead Hardwood slips a leg back in to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Sobrante is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardwood sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Sobrante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardwood defends it well. #T1# Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is still trying to improve position. Sobrante frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Hardwood wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobrante.
Hardwood tries to reverse the position but Sobrante maintains control. Hardwood wants to hold on but Sobrante pushes him away. Sobrante with shots to the head and body - Hardwood looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB# Sobrante wants to finish this one by submission but Hardwood is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobrante. Hardwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB# Sobrante has hold of Hardwood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hardwood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hardwood regains half guard.#SUB# Sobrante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sobrante tries to pass to full mount but Hardwood defends it. Hardwood is trying to maintain the position but Sobrante is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Hardwood is defending the position. Hardwood works his way to full guard. Good work. Hardwood trying to control the position.
Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Major Hardwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hardwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardwood, not yet. Sobrante slips nicely into half guard. Hardwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Sobrante is pressing down on Hardwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardwood is holding on for now. #T4##SUB# Sobrante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardwood has managed to free his arm - good work. Hardwood wants to improve his position but Sobrante is controlling well.
Hardwood is pressing down on Sobrante's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardwood is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Les Sobrante showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sobrante, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Sobrante! A very excited looking Les Sobrante made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Major Hardwood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I got something in my eye.'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 49
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Banner gets caught flat footed, as Sobrante shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Sobrante slips nicely into half guard. Sobrante passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2# Sobrante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Sobrante has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Banner is working hard here to advance position. Banner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sobrante landing strikes, looking to finish! Banner is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Sobrante is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Banner wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Sobrante has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Banner taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Les Sobrante! After winning the bout, Les Sobrante thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Les Sobrante and Greco Roman. Sobrante comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Fisticuffs. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Les Sobrante! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Roman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobrante avoids it really well and circles away. Sobrante feinted with a counter takedown. The fight moves into the clinch position. Roman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sobrante pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roman shoots for a takedown but Sobrante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Les Sobrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greco Roman. Sobrante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sobrante (4) vs (0) Roman Sobrante is trying to get an arm triangle but Roman is defending well. Sobrante swings around for an armbar but Roman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sobrante's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobrante (4) vs (2) Roman Sobrante has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sobrante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobrante keeping full guard, as Roman tries to pass. Sobrante 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Roman looking to pass the guard. Sobrante looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there. Sobrante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sobrante looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Roman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Roman trying to control but Sobrante is working from the bottom. My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Roman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Sobrante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobrante (6) vs (2) Roman Sobrante is looking to advance position but Roman won't allow it. Roman actively working from the bottom here. Sobrante is working for a kimura but Roman is defending it quite comfortably.
Roman is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sobrante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it. Roman gets full guard. Sobrante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard. Sobrante is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Roman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sobrante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Roman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard. Sobrante pushes down on Roman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Roman wants to get back to full guard. Roman works his way to full guard. Good work. Sobrante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Roman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Roman looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sobrante is defending well. Roman quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sobrante has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Roman celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman! Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 47
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1# Sobrante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Modigh.
Modigh throws out a counter right but Sobrante avoids it with no problem. Sobrante misses the body punch and Modigh counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sobrante misses with a body punch
and Modigh counters with a straight right hand. Nice defenses there by Modigh. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Modigh! But no joy. Sobrante slips a jab from Modigh. Sobrante throws an off balance right hand
and Modigh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sobrante misses with a hook. Modigh throws a big counter head kick but Sobrante avoids it with no problem. Modigh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Modigh enables Sobrante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Modigh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Modigh is keeping the position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sobrante passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sobrante has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Modigh! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Modigh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Sobrante trying to mount his opponent but Modigh defends it. Sobrante works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Sobrante working for a guillotine from mount but Modigh is in no mood to give up. #SUB# Sobrante goes for an armbar but Modigh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Modigh. Sobrante wants to sweep here but Modigh controlling him for the moment. Modigh works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2# Modigh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobrante keeps working. Sobrante tries to roll over but Modigh keeps him under control. Modigh is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobrante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Sobrante regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Modigh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Modigh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Sobrante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Modigh trying to hold on to Sobrante's head to control him but Sobrante postures up.
Sobrante is looking to advance position but Modigh won't allow it. #T3##SUB2# Modigh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobrante pulls his head out easily. Sobrante trying to pass the guard but Modigh defending well. Sobrante moves nicely into side control. Sobrante advances to mount. Sobrante prevents Modigh from getting the reversal.#SUB# Sobrante is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Modigh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Modigh! Modigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobrante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Modigh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sobrante lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2# Modigh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobrante defends it easily. Sobrante slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Modigh stops Sobrante from passing to mount. #SUB# Sobrante looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Sobrante dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Modigh lands with a slapping head kick. Sobrante misses with a body punch
and Modigh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sobrante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modigh manages to avoid it. Modigh looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sobrante lands with a good body shot. Sobrante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Modigh as he avoids it easily. Modigh throws a fast counter high kick but Sobrante manages to duck under it in time. Modigh checks a leg kick. Sobrante misses with a hook. Modigh ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sobrante gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Modigh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Modigh ducks under a wild hook from Sobrante. Modigh looks to throw the jab but Sobrante is out of range. #T1# Sobrante misses with a hook. Modigh ducked under it nicely. Modigh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobrante.
Sobrante misses with a body shot.
Sobrante is looking to wear down Modigh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Modigh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobrante. Sobrante circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Sobrante rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Modigh moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sobrante scores with a nice body kick.
Modigh misses with a straight right. Sobrante appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Johannis Modigh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sobrante swings away with a leg kick that misses. Modigh throws out a counter right but Sobrante avoids it with no problem. Sobrante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sobrante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Modigh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sobrante throws a body punch but Modigh moves out of range. Modigh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Sobrante misses with a takedown attempt and Modigh counters with a lovely straight right hand! Modigh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobrante. Sobrante jabbing away but nothing is landing. Les Sobrante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Modigh. Modigh connects with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sobrante looks up at the clock. Bad move! Modigh lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sobrante. Modigh pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannis Modigh! Johannis Modigh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Destiny 146: Fakiiri vs Powers
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Judah lands with a cross. Judah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Judah throws a lazy right hand but Sobrante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Judah ducks under a wild hook from Sobrante. Nice sprawl there from Judah as Sobrante shoots in. Judah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sobrante with a body shot. Judah throws a body punch but Sobrante moves out of range. Sobrante throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range. Judah misses with a low kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobrante. A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Judah jabs Sobrante to the body, keeping him at a distance. A jab from Judah misses. Judah throws out a loose jab but Sobrante uses good head movement to avoid it. Sobrante motions for Judah to come forward. Sobrante throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobrante checks a low kick from Judah. Judah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobrante. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobrante. #T1# Sobrante takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Judah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Judah misses with a looping left. Sobrante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sobrante avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sobrante misses with a body shot.
Sobrante fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Sobrante. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sobrante drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sobrante fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sobrante misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Judah counters with a right hand to the body. Sobrante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sobrante scoring well with a low kick there.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2# Sobrante avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobrante in his tracks. Sobrante avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sobrante looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range. Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Judah lunges at Sobrante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sobrante's hand. #ROC2# Sobrante is rocked! Judah cracks Sobrante with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sobrante falls to his knees and Judah doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Judah! David Judah tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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