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Event:
ROTR:Fanalie
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Valo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Drago tries to keep at a distance but Valo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valo gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valo avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Valo.
Valo taking a breather.
Drago tries to pull guard but Valo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is working for takedown but Valo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tapio Valo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
A hook to the body from Valo.
Valo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago looks winded!
Valo controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Valo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Valo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Drago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valo.
Valo throws a shot to the body.
Valo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Drago gets tackled into the cage by Valo. Valo maintains the clinch.
A short right from Valo on the inside.
Valo avoiding damage.
#T2#
Valo lands a body punch.
Valo just leaning against Drago, taking a breather.
Valo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Valo.
Valo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valo.
Valo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valo has Drago pushed against the cage.
Valo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Valo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valo lands a nice uppercut.
Valo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Valo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valo lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Valo.
Valo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Valo dips a shoulder and cracks Drago with a mighty uppercut! Drago falls back against the cage and Valo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drago is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Valo!
An out of breath Tapio Valo 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:
ROTR: Mansikkamaa VS Kush
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chance connects with a body shot.
Chance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Chance connects with a crisp jab.
Chance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drago backs up against the cage.
Drago has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drago there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chance feints with a jab and clips Drago right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Drago is sent crashing into the canvas and Chance leaps in for the kill! Drago tries to get to his feet but Chance is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Drago is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchers Chance !
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Event:
ROTR: Drago Vs Valo
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Valo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drago on the side of the head.
Drago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Valo lands a left and a right that send Drago crashing to the mat, dazed. Valo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tapio Valo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valo.
Valo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Valo - just one landing. #ROC2#
Drago is rocked!
Drago wants to stay close but Valo steps back to make room for something. Drago seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Valo and Drago drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tapio Valo!
After winning the bout, Tapio Valo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Huj shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Huj. No joy for Drago on that attempt.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huj closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Huj pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago throws a big counter combination but Huj scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Drago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Drago wants to take a breather but Huj is having none of it.
Huj blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Huj wants to get back to full guard.
Drago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huj on the ground.
Huj trying to control but Drago postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drago prevents Huj from improving his position.#T1#
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drago is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huj has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Bear's Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago wants to take a breather but Huj is having none of it.
Huj is looking to improve his position.
Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Drago wants to work for an arm triangle but Huj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huj has hold of Drago's hands but Drago slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Drago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Drago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Huj working a defensive guard here.
Drago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.
Drago working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huj's head.
Huj has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drago wants to get up but he can't break Huj's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago wants to control from the top but Huj keeps moving.
Drago lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Huj wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago is working Huj over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huj is keeping the position for now.
Drago stands up over Huj, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drago cracks Huj with a solid left hand.
Drago landing some decent shots from guard.
Drago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drago works over Huj with some ground and pound from guard.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Huj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drago connects with a couple of short punches.
Huj has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
Drago working some strikes from top position.
Huj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drago chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Drago has gone for a leg lock! Huj slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drago's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Huj manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huj can do to turn this around?
Huj shoots for a double leg takedown but Drago sprawls well. He's pushed Huj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Drago drives through with a takedown into Huj's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drago manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Huj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huj content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Huj advances to half guard.
Drago is refusing to be controlled, as Huj sits in half guard.
Huj drops an elbow to the side of Drago's head. #SUB#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Drago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Huj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Drago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drago tries to get out of the position.
Drago is staying active underneath Huj, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Drago works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Huj forces his way into half guard.
Drago is looking to escape.
Huj takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Huj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huj looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drago throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Huj is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Huj in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Drago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Huj!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prze Huj!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1#
George throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from George misses #TD2#
and Drago decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in George's guard.
Drago working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drago is pushing down on George's leg trying to pass to half guard. George is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Drago maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! George could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Drago has cracked it and George is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Drago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shevchenko sprawls well initially but Drago persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Drago is working for a kimura but Shevchenko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Drago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shevchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drago. #SUB#
Drago is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Drago is trying for a kimura here. Shevchenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Rottwel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rottwel tries for a takedown but Drago circles away easily
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rottwel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rottwel closes the distance and clinches up with Drago, looking for a takedown. Rottwel pushes Drago against the cage but Drago circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Rottwel.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Rottwel shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rottwel shoots in and bounces Drago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rottwel postures up.
#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Drago looking for a guillotine here but Rottwel defends easily.
#SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Rottwel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Rottwel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rottwel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rottwel trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rottwel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rottwel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rottwel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rottwel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rottwel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drago's guard. #SUB2#
Rottwel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drago sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rottwel seems to be working for a kimura but Drago defends the submission attempt.
Rottwel blocks the strikes from Drago.
Drago trying to hold on to Rottwel's head to control him but Rottwel postures up.
Drago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drago.
Rottwel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rottwel lands a couple of elbows.
Rottwel wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Rottwel landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rottwel defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rottwel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rottwel trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Rottwel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Rottwel drops back looking for a leg! Drago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drago manages to kick Rottwel off! Rottwel jumps back into Drago's guard. #SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Rottwel defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Rottwel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drago throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Drago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rottwel defends well.
Rottwel looking to pass the guard.
Drago lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rottwel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rottwel is tightening it up a little... Drago has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Drago reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Drago taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rottwel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Igor Rottwel!
Igor Rottwel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Herman. Herman gets slowly back to his feet.
Drago shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herman tries to clinch #TD#
and Drago counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Herman looks winded!
Herman struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Drago looking to secure an arm triangle but Herman defends it well. #SUB#
Drago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Herman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Herman and Drago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1##SUB#
Drago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Herman regains half guard.#SUB#
Drago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Drago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
Drago maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Herman could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Drago has cracked it and Herman is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Drago backs off Simpson throws a huge counter combo but Drago manages to avoid it all.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. 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.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Simpson is looking for the big counter here.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Drago looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
Drago fails to land the takedown.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
Simpson pushes Drago away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Drago gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Drago thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Drago tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Drago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simpson has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Drago has hold of Simpson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Simpson seems comfortable defending it but Drago has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Simpson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Simpson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drago couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Drago!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Leite gets a takedown into half guard.
Leite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Leite.
Leite wants to take a breather but Drago is having none of it. #SUB#
Leite in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Drago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Leite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Leite!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tobla is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Tobla circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Drago shoots in and bounces Tobla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tobla dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Tobla defends it easily.
Drago 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.
Tobla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Tobla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tobla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tobla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tobla defends it easily.#SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tobla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Tobla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tobla works his way back into a safe position though.
Tobla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Tobla defends it easily.
#SUB#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Tobla pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tobla is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tobla is looking to defend but Drago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tobla! Drago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tobla taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Drago!
The defeated Shigeru Tobla had this to say: 'I need to train harder'.
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