Leg-lock specialist Robert Degle submitted UFC fighter Sean O’Malley in a grappling match over the weekend at a Grappling Industries tournament final in Phoenix, Ariz.
A black belt under John Danaher, Degle forced O’Malley to tap to a heel hook after attacking the same right ankle he injured during his most recent UFC bout with Marlon Vera a little over a month ago.
Degle released the footage of the match on his social media, adding he has nothing but respect for the UFC fighter.
“For Sean to compete in such an event demonstrates a very respectable desire to grow as a martial artist,” Degle wrote.