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Event:
JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Stone trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom. Stone takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Reynolds to pass into mount. Reynolds can't escape the position.
Reynolds bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Stone has momentary wrist control but Reynolds slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB# Stone working for a triangle but Reynolds defends it easily.
Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position. Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reynolds distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Stone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Reynolds lands a couple of elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Reynolds working some strikes from top position. Reynolds is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Stone is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reynolds throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stone's body to avoid the submission. Stone has instead reached around Reynolds's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wayne Stone! A less than humble Wayne Stone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
JF 42 - Gates vs Killer
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Hopper drives through with a takedown into Stone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopper is stalling in the full guard. #SUB# Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hopper sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Hopper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hopper is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows. Stone trying to control the position.
#SUB# Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopper defends well.#SUB# Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Stone is looking for a triangle but Hopper pushes his legs off easily.
Hopper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# Hopper pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Hopper controlling the action here. Stone is trying to get back to full guard. Hopper scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Stone trying to hold on to Hopper's head to control him but Hopper postures up.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hopper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Well, if Hopper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hopper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hopper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hopper lands with a punch from half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Hopper seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopper pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toad Hopper dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# Hopper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Hopper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Hopper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hopper drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head. Stone taking some punishment here, with Hopper in his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hopper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Hopper is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer. Hopper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hopper lands with a punch from half guard. Hopper looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hopper is just content to waste time from the top position. Stone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Stone wants to sweep but no luck. Hopper advances position into side control! Hopper lands an elbow. #T2# Stone is not content to let Hopper control the position. Hopper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hopper scoring with punches and elbows. #T3# Stone tries to buck Hopper off but Hopper is having none of it. Stone is being controlled here. Stone is not content to let Hopper control the position. Hopper just content to control the position. Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopper connects with a decent elbow. Hopper trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom. Stone tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Stone is working hard here to advance position. Hopper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working. Hopper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hopper scores with a couple of short elbows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hopper wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toad Hopper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2# Hopper shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard. Hopper stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position. Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Hopper working some strikes from top position.#SUB# Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopper defends it easily. Hopper wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving. #SUB# Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopper is aware though and is defending well. Stone trying to control the position.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Stone working for a triangle but Hopper defends it easily.
Hopper with a nice head shot there. Hopper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hopper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hopper trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #T3# Hopper looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopper's guard. Hopper moves into full guard.
Hopper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard. #REVB# Hopper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Hopper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Hopper trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #SUB# Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toad Hopper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stone working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hopper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight! Toad Hopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hopper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toad Hopper! Toad Hopper 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:
JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1# Stone has his takedown stuffed and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Martinez throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease. Martinez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Martinez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wayne Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Stone. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Stone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard. Stone wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.#SUB# Stone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Martinez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB# Stone drops back looking for a leg! Martinez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martinez manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Martinez's guard. Stone stops Martinez from standing up. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Stone fails to land the takedown. Martinez misses with a double jab
#TD# and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that. Martinez is looking to get back to his feet here but Stone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Martinez's back.#T2##ES2# Martinez manages to escape to his feet. Stone dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
This has been an exciting period of action! Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone fails with the takedown and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Stone shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense. Stone shoots and misses and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes. Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stone looks for a takedown but Martinez sprawls well. As Stone backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all. Martinez scores with a nice head shot. Stone shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Martinez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martinez wants it to stay on the feet. As Stone backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.#T4# Stone misses with a takedown attempt and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A combination from Martinez does no damage. Martinez misses with a double jab.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Martinez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well. Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away. Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.#TD# Martinez gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Martinez manages to retain guard. Martinez wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Martinez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Stone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinez sees it coming and defends easily. Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Martinez is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Martinez defending well. #T1# Martinez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone is pressing down on Martinez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martinez is holding on for now. Martinez tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Martinez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Martinez manages to escape and get back to his feet! Kino Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Martinez throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily. Stone drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away.#T2# Martinez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone. Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD# Martinez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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! Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stone pushing down on Martinez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Stone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martinez defends it well. Stone is trying to control. Martinez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Stone trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it. Stone trying to control from half guard but Martinez is working away. #T3# Stone prevents Martinez from standing back up.
#SUB# Stone is looking for a kimura but Martinez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stone to get the leverage. Martinez tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2# Martinez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2# Martinez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Stone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stone tries to get out of the position. Martinez is breathing heavily.#SUB# Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.#SUB# Martinez is posturing up here but Stone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Martinez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Martinez has to tap! Slick submission there by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone! In his post fight interview, Wayne Stone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Stone looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Secord trying to keep a closed guard but Stone is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Secord is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Secord manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stone manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Secord works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Stone looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Secord is defending well. Stone quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Secord has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stone celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone! Wayne Stone spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Park misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Park misses #TD# and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Park didn't expect that. Park is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard. Park keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully. Stone sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Park has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though. Stone wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving. #SUB2# Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.#SUB2# Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Park is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard. #T1# Stone's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Park looks winded! Park keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass. Stone content to stall in guard here. #SUB# Stone drops back looking for a leg! Park is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Park manages to kick Stone off! Stone jumps back into Park's guard. Park can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stone controls the pace.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Park throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Park sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Park pushes Stone off but Stone dives into side control.
#SUB# Stone is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Park is trying to escape and Stone transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Park is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stone! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone! Wayne Stone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Stone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Secord to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2# Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Secord trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Secord is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Secord looking to pass the guard. Secord postures up.
Secord wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2# Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Secord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone trying to control the position here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth. Secord wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Secord postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2# Stone is looking for a triangle here but Secord uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Secord keeps moving and retains side control. #T3# Secord tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Stone struggling a bit here.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Secord closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Secord gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Secord wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2# Stone has an active guard here but Secord has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4# Secord wants to stand up but Stone has a hold of him and won't allow it. Secord trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom. Stone wants to improve his position but Secord is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheamus Secord dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Secord looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Secord is looking to stall here but Stone recovers full guard. Stone looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Secord passes easily into side control. Nice work. Stone is trying to control Secord's posture but Secord avoids it. Secord working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes. Sheamus Secord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't. Stone looks to move to half guard but instead Secord has passed into mount! Damn! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Secord tries to control but Stone wriggling away. Stone regains half guard. Stone wants to control but Secord is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Secord stalling away here and it's allowed Stone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2# Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Secord doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Secord manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Stone 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! Secord rolls with it to try and escape but Stone cranks on the arm and Secord is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Stone! Wayne Stone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Mikael Li Ascends to the Hall
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD2# Bubu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Gibbs is looking to stand back up but Bubu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gibbs. #REVR# Gibbs tries to roll over but Bubu keeps him under control. Gibbs wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Bubu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gibbs defend it? Bubu steps over the head and cranks it - Gibbs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bubu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phisi Bubu! Phisi Bubu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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