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Event:
HFC 36
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Leg Lock is just out of range.
Leg Lock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Leg Lock.
Leg Lock is looking for the big counter here.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Leg Lock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith tries to bum rush Leg Lock with a series of wild strikes but Leg Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Leg Lock tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leg Lock slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Leg Lock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Leg Lock tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Smith there. #T1#
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Leg Lock defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Leg Lock's temple.
Smith is trying to control. Leg Lock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Leg Lock looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Leg Lock is looking to get to half guard.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith avoids the attempt from Leg Lock to control.
Smith cracks Leg Lock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#
Leg Lock is rocked!
Smith connects with a bit shot that sees Leg Lock covering up! More strikes from Smith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Smith!
Xavier Smith 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:
HFC 27 Creed vs. Pepper
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leg Lock was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Leg Lock looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor works over Leg Lock with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Leg Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Leg Lock is retaining full guard.
Taylor is in close to Leg Lock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Leg Lock keeps moving.
My spies in English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform me that Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Taylor is in close to Leg Lock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leg Lock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Leg Lock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Leg Lock is rocked!
Taylor lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Leg Lock! More strikes land and this one is all over! Taylor jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Taylor!
Jason Taylor 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:
HFC 24 McCarthy vs. Foster 3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hambro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leg Lock appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hambro connects with a single shot there.
Hambro misses the shot to the body.
Hambro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leg Lock doesn't seem bothered though.
Leg Lock slips under a jab from Hambro.#TD2#
Hambro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hambro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hambro trying to control the position but Leg Lock is working away.
Hambro controls the position.
Hambro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leg Lock down.
#T1#
Hambro working the ground and pound from side control.
Leg Lock is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hambro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leg Lock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hambro working the ground and pound.
Hambro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leg Lock to see if he's OK.
Hambro is chipping away with strikes.
Hambro landing strikes.
Hambro looks up at the clock and then as Leg Lock takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hambro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#
Leg Lock is rocked!
Leg Lock tries to buck Hambro off but Hambro is having none of it.
Leg Lock is breathing heavily.
Hambro taking a breather here.
Hambro working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Leg Lock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Hambro in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Leg Lock looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hambro turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Hambro!
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Event:
HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wick.
Leg Lock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wick tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wick works to advance to full mount. Leg Lock defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wick landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Leg Lock is rocked!
Wick postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Leg Lock bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Wick and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Wick!
A victorious Karl Wick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rollins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leg Lock is trying to defend but Rollins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leg Lock looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Leg Lock defends it.
Rollins trying to control from half guard but Leg Lock is working away.
Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rollins passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins lands a heavy elbow.
Leg Lock's coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Leg Lock is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Rollins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Leg Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rollins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is having none of it.
Leg Lock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rollins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.#SUB#
Leg Lock actively working from the bottom here.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Leg Lock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rollins wants to take a breather but Leg Lock is having none of it.
Leg Lock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Leg Lock's hands, connecting with Leg Lock's forehead.
Leg Lock is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Leg Lock tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Leg Lock is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Rollins forces Leg Lock back against the ropes and clinches.
Rollins stalling in the clinch.
Leg Lock jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Leg Lock around his waist. Leg Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Rollins finds it's way through Leg Lock's defenses.
Rollins throws a head kick that Leg Lock semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Rollins rushes Leg Lock and presses him up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rollins obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rollins has Leg Lock pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rollins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Leg Lock tumbling to the mat - Rollins dives into Leg Lock's guard.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Leg Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rollins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rollins chips away with some ground and pound.
Seth Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rollins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leg Lock looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but Leg Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Leg Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rollins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leg Lock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Leg Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
Rollins trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Leg Lock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rollins 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 Leg Lock.
Leg Lock tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position. #T4#
Rollins is working Leg Lock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leg Lock keeps working. #SU2#
Rollins stands up. #TD2#
Rollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Leg Lock to the ground. Rollins is now in Leg Lock's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leg Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Rollins lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Rollins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Leg Lock gets caught flat footed, as Rollins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Leg Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rollins has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leg Lock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rollins is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leg Lock pulls down on the head and he's put Rollins to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wouter Leg Lock!
The defeated Seth Rollins had this to say: 'I think it over'.
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Event:
HFC 10 Calypso vs. Conley
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gorman clinches.
A short right from Gorman on the inside.
Gorman leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Gorman breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Gorman has Leg Lock up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorman lunges at Leg Lock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leg Lock's hand.
Gorman tries to bum rush Leg Lock with a series of wild strikes but Leg Lock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leg Lock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorman.#T1##CL#
Gorman rushes Leg Lock and presses him up against the ropes.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leg Lock avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorman.
Gorman misses with an elbow over the top.
Leg Lock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Gorman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leg Lock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leg Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorman defends it well.
Gorman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Leg Lock moves out of range.
Gorman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leg Lock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leg Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorman defends it well.#T2#
Gorman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gorman misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leg Lock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorman wants to slow Leg Lock down by chopping away at his legs.
Melvin Gorman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Leg Lock moves out of range.
Leg Lock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gorman throws a nice looking combination but Leg Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Leg Lock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leg Lock was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorman.
Leg Lock feints the counter takedown.
Gorman throws a series of punches but Leg Lock moves out of range.
Leg Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorman defends it well.
Leg Lock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gorman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leg Lock scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Gorman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leg Lock, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorman lands with a light punch inside.
Gorman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gorman.
A short right from Gorman.
Still in the clinch, Gorman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leg Lock managing to block the knees to the body from Gorman.
Gorman misses with a knee to the head.
Gorman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leg Lock backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorman.
A nice left hand lands by Gorman.
Gorman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gorman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Gorman moves into the clinch.
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leg Lock is defending well for now.#BC#
Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leg Lock can do to turn this around?
Gorman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gorman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leg Lock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Gorman forces Leg Lock back against the ropes and clinches.
Leg Lock fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leg Lock tries to pull guard but Gorman holds him up against the ropes and eventually Leg Lock drops back down to his feet.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Leg Lock jumps guard but Gorman stands there with Leg Lock around his waist. Leg Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Melvin Gorman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wouter Leg Lock.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leg Lock managing to block the knees to the body from Gorman.
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leg Lock is defending well for now.
Leg Lock fails to pull guard.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leg Lock avoids it.#BC#
Gorman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leg Lock walks into a stiff left hand from Gorman.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Gorman.
Melvin Gorman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leg Lock drops his hands momentarily and Gorman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leg Lock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leg Lock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorman.
Leg Lock with the counter takedown but Gorman avoids it easily.
Melvin Gorman is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Gorman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gorman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorman lands a right hand.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leg Lock avoids it.#T3#
Leg Lock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorman smiles and moves away.
Gorman misses with a wild combination.
Gorman punishes Leg Lock's body with a nice straight punch.
Gorman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gorman lunges at Leg Lock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leg Lock's hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Gorman scores with a four punch combination!
Melvin Gorman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leg Lock avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Gorman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorman throws a nice looking combination but Leg Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leg Lock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gorman looks to land a combination. Leg Lock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Leg Lock is rocked!#CL#
Gorman closes the distance and clinches.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorman misses with an elbow over the top.
Gorman lands with a light punch inside.
Gorman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leg Lock backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Gorman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gorman throws a combination. Leg Lock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gorman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leg Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorman finish him?
Gorman lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Leg Lock goes down and covers up as Gorman starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Gorman!
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Event:
Honour V
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Leg Lock blocks a low kick nicely.
Bobrovich throws a sloppy head kick and Leg Lock moves out of range easily.
Leg Lock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobrovich lands a two punch combo.
Bobrovich throws a nice looking combination but Leg Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobrovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Leg Lock tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobrovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bobrovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leg Lock regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Leg Lock looking for a guillotine here but Bobrovich defends easily.
#SUB2#
Leg Lock is looking for a triangle but Bobrovich pushes his legs off easily.
Bobrovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bobrovich trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leg Lock is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bobrovich has his hands clasped together but Leg Lock extends and breaks Bobrovich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leg Lock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wouter Leg Lock!
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