PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sobral
vs
LaCrosse

180 cm
33
202 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

194 cm
20
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Judge LaCrosse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sobral closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LaCrosse did well to prevent Sobral getting side control.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sobral is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaCrosse defends it well.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LaCrosse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobral.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but LaCrosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobral missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral thows a huge punch but LaCrosse dodges it nicely.

Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but LaCrosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sobral 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.

Sobral wants to work for an arm triangle but LaCrosse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaCrosse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sobral. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is pressing down on LaCrosse's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaCrosse is holding on for now.

Sobral is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaCrosse is just riding it out for now. Sobral eventually gives up the hold.

Sobral 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaCrosse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobral.

Sobral seems to be looking for submissions.
LaCrosse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobral.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaCrosse!

Sobral is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But LaCrosse has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from LaCrosse!
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaCrosse is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaCrosse is aware though and is defending well.
LaCrosse preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaCrosse is aware though and is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sobral manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaCrosse manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raimundo Sobral dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sobral connects with a looping right hand.
LaCrosse misses with a looping right.
Sobral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobral lands a head kick!

Sobral throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. LaCrosse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sobral is in LaCrosse's guard.
Sobral stands and throws LaCrosse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LaCrosse dodges the ground and pound from Sobral.

Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaCrosse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sobral thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Sobral tries for a kimura but LaCrosse is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral looks up at the clock and then as LaCrosse takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sobral smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaCrosse, who protects the arm well.

Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well.

Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaCrosse knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LaCrosse has escaped the position, nice work there.
LaCrosse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobral.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Sobral easily there. Sobral is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.
Sobral working away.

Sobral tries for a kimura but LaCrosse is defending well.

Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well.

Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaCrosse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raimundo Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well.
LaCrosse parries the strikes from Sobral easily there. Sobral is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LaCrosse to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Sobral.
Sobral scoring with punches from side control.
Sobral scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaCrosse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobral.

Sobral is trying to get an arm triangle but LaCrosse is defending well.
The strikes coming from Sobral are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Sobral are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!

Sobral 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.

Raimundo Sobral dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Sobral throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from LaCrosse misses.
Sobral tests LaCrosse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaCrosse throws out the jab.
Sobral attempts a counter takedown but LaCrosse avoids it well and moves away.
Sobral misses with a head kick.

Sobral is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LaCrosse's half guard.

Sobral is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sobral looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Sobral there.
Sobral lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse is in trouble now - Sobral has advanced to mount!

Sobral looking for a guillotine from mount but LaCrosse is having none of it.

Sobral is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LaCrosse has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Sobral looking to secure an arm triangle but LaCrosse defends it well.
Sobral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCrosse can do to turn this around?

Sobral wants to finish this one by submission but LaCrosse is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobral.
Sobral throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Judge LaCrosse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sobral is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LaCrosse has managed to escape the submission attempt.
LaCrosse stops Sobral from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
LaCrosse wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobral.
LaCrosse is in a horrible position here. Sobral smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sobral working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. LaCrosse turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sobral off and cradles LaCrosse's limp body as Sobral celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Raimundo Sobral!
A relieved looking Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.