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Peter Sobotta Retires From MMA Following Loss To Alex Oliveira

Peter Sobotta has called time on his career. The German welterweight announced his retirement on social media following his unanimous decision defeat to Alex Oliveira on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card last night. Sobotta was outclassed on the feet and also broke his right arm early on in the fight which likely stemmed […]

Peter Sobotta has called time on his career.

The German welterweight announced his retirement on social media following his unanimous decision defeat to Alex Oliveira on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card last night.

Sobotta was outclassed on the feet and also broke his right arm early on in the fight which likely stemmed from blocking Oliveira’s body kicks. And after acknowledging that he didn’t have what it took to fight at the top any longer, the 33-year-old decided it was time to walk away.

Here is what he had to say (via Google Translate):

“Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win tonight. I’m also not particularly well. I broke my right arm early in the fight, my face had to be sewn in four places. I’m not looking for excuses. I was the worse fighter tonight. Not ready to grit your teeth and go forward. Too little pressure, too little courage, too few hits. I could not play my greatest strength because several takedown attempts failed. Oliveira deservedly won.

“I have to recognize that my path as an active MMA fighter ends after 17 years. I felt that in the ring today. I really love this sport with all my heart and this decision hurts more than any broken bones and ligaments. But I just don’t have the toughness, robustness and willingness to take risks to fight at the top. It was a damn wild ride and I am infinitely grateful for the emotions and experiences that I was able to experience. Thanks to EVERYONE who accompanied and supported me ”

Sobotta retires with a 17-7-1 record.

His last win came in May 2017 when he finished Ben Saunders via TKO. He would go on to lose to Leon Edwards in 2018 before suffering his most recent setback against Oliveira.

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Peter Sobotta Retires Following UFC on ESPN 14 Loss

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Alex Oliveira Outclasses Peter Sobotta – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a welterweight tilt between Alex Oliveira and Peter Sobotta. Round 1: Oliveira starts things off with a body kick. Sobotta slips away from an overhand right. Oliveira seems to have hurt Sobotta with a body strike. He recovers and lands a body kick on […]

Next up on the UFC Fight Island 3 main card is a welterweight tilt between Alex Oliveira and Peter Sobotta.

Round 1: Oliveira starts things off with a body kick. Sobotta slips away from an overhand right. Oliveira seems to have hurt Sobotta with a body strike. He recovers and lands a body kick on Oliveira. Oliveira continues to use his kicks as he switches from body to head. Sobotta’s arm seems to be compromised from blocking these kicks. Regardless, clear round for Oliveira.

Round 2: Oliveira attempts a jumping switch head kick but it’s blocked by Sobotta. Sobotta decides not to continue striking and looks for the takedown. Oliveira defends and turns him around before they return to striking. Oliveira slips a punch and lands a nice counter. The action temporarily stops as Oliveira strikes Sobotta on the groin. Sobotta starts to be more active and lands some leg kicks but it’s clear who the superior striker is here. The action is stopped again as Oliveira pokes Sobotta to the eye. The fight resumes with just over 40 seconds remaining. Sobottoa resumes with a leg kick while Oliveira is loose and dancing away as they exchange leg kicks. Oliveira drops Sobotta with a straight right as the former attempts a leg kick but the round comes to an end.

Round 3: The pair return to striking. The fight is momentarily on the ground but Oliveira wants to keep it on the feet. Oliveira hurts Sobotta with another body kick. Not a lot of action since with lots of feinting and blocked strikes. However, Oliveira leads 41-17 with total strikes and should be on his way to winning. He lands another big body kick and follows it up with a leg kick. Sobotta looks to counter with a kick of his own but it’s blocked. The fight ends and it should be a win for Oliveira.

Official result: Alex Oliveira defeats Peter Sobotta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Leon Edwards Stops Peter Sobotta With One Second To Spare

Leon Edwards scored a finish over Peter Sobotta just in time. Welterweight action got the main card of UFC London started. Edwards and Sobotta traded leather inside the O2 Arena in London, England. Edwards was looking for his fifth straight win, while Sobotta was in search of his third victory in a row. Edwards’ speed […]

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Leon Edwards scored a finish over Peter Sobotta just in time.

Welterweight action got the main card of UFC London started. Edwards and Sobotta traded leather inside the O2 Arena in London, England. Edwards was looking for his fifth straight win, while Sobotta was in search of his third victory in a row.

Edwards’ speed advantage was clear early on. He cracked Sobotta with a left hand. A right hand put Sobotta down. Sobotta went for an arm bar, but couldn’t get it. Edwards was in full guard for a majority of the round. Sobotta threatened with a kimura, but he wasn’t able to do much. The fight returned to the feet. Sobotta landed some clean punches as Edwards could not time the counters. A body kick was there for Edwards near the end of the round.

Early in the second stanza, Edwards accidentally kicked his opponent low. Edwards closed the distance and tripped Sobotta for a takedown. Sobotta worked for a kimura. He was able to take the back, but Edwards shook him off. Edwards went back to full guard. The action was stood back up and Edwards kept looking to counter the jab until the horn sounded.

Edwards charged forward with strikes and then went for a takedown. The cage helped Sobotta stay up and they separated. An uppercut connected for Edwards. Sobotta shot in and scored a takedown. Edwards got back to his feet and scored his own takedown. Edwards rained down some strikes. The referee stopped the fight just before the final horn sounded.

Final Result: Leon Edwards def. Peter Sobotta via TKO (strikes) R3, 4:59

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Leon Edwards Gets Last-Second Stoppage Win Over Peter Sobotta In London

Kicking off our UFC Fight Night 127 main card is a welterweight collision between Leon Edwards and Peter Sobotta. Edwards, a seasoned UFC veteran since 2014, has found himself on a four-fight win streak. Sobotta has also been with the promotion since 2…

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Peter Sobotta Finishes Ben Saunders, Injures His Hand

Ben Saunders was rocked, dropped, and stopped by Peter Sobotta. A bout between two veteran welterweights took place inside the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden for UFC Fight Night 109. Saunders and Sobotta shared the Octagon. An inside leg kick was there for Sobotta and he dropped Saunders with an overhand left. “Killa B” appeared […]

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Ben Saunders was rocked, dropped, and stopped by Peter Sobotta.

A bout between two veteran welterweights took place inside the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden for UFC Fight Night 109. Saunders and Sobotta shared the Octagon.

An inside leg kick was there for Sobotta and he dropped Saunders with an overhand left. “Killa B” appeared to recover quickly. Sobotta didn’t have trouble letting leather fly. Blood trickled down the side of Saunders’ face. “Killa B” was dropped once again. Sobotta rained down some ground-and-pound, but was tied up. Saunders dropped some elbows, while threatening with a submission attempt. The horn sounded.

The second round began and Saunders wanted to find his range after getting dropped twice the previous round. A jab found the mark for Saunders. Sobotta caught the leg and rocked Saunders with a shot. “Killa B” was on wobbly legs. He buckled his opponent and put him away with a knee.

Once the adrenaline wore off, Sobotta tended to a hand injury. He told Dan Hardy that he broke his hand in the second round.

Final Result: Peter Sobotta def. Ben Saunders via TKO (Knee & Strikes) – R2, 2:29

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