Renato Babalu Sobral defeated Bobby Southworth by TKO to become Strikeforce light heavyweight champion in the co-main event of the promotions ‘Destruction’ card on Friday night. Despite leaving with the belt around his waist, it wasn’t a highlight reel worthy finish.

A -350 wagering favorite despite his challenger status, Sobral was expected to use his world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills and vast experience against superior competition to dominate the tough but limited Southworth. It didnt happen that way, as Southworth easily got the better of things in the first round. Southworths style isnt exactly one that provides Wanderlei Silva type excitement–he looks to use his strength and conditioning to control his opponent en route to a decision victory. While the result makes him something of a MMA equivalent to boxing’s John Ruiz, it does afford him the best chance of victory.

The first round displayed Southworth’s style in microcosm, with much of the frame spent pushing Babalu up against the cage or on the ground inside his guard not really doing much. Sobral had one effective strike the entire round”and it would decide the fight. During a clinch against the cage wall the challenger rocked Southworth with a hard elbow strike that not only busted his nose but opened a huge cut over his right eye.

Upon seeing the gusher of blood Referee John McCarthy brought the ringside physician over to take a look. The doctor took some time to examine the cut, but eventually the round resumed following the consultation with only a few seconds remaining. As Southworth’s corner futilely worked on the gaping wound during the break the doctor once again took a look and better realizing the severity and placement of the cut recommended to McCarthy that the fight be stopped. The veteran official complied, awarding Sobral the TKO victory and the championship belt.

The other half of the co-main event was decided in much more decisive fashion as Scott Smith knocked out well traveled veteran Terry Martin in a mere :24 seconds. Unfortunately, Martin didn’t adequately close the distance against a fighter dubbed ‘Hands of Steel’ and was caught with a perfectly placed punch that knocked him out cold.

In the semifinal event, Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig defeated Yves Edwards by unanimous decision in a very closely contested bout. Edwards was originally slated to face lightweight champion Josh Thomson until a toe injury necessitated his withdrawal. Ludwig took the fight on two weeks notice, and after a takedown clinic by Edwards in the first began to control the fight with his superior standup skills. Edwards’ superiority on the ground in the first two frames wasnt enough to sway the judges who obviously favored Ludwig’s more effective striking.

Earlier in the evening, Kim Couture made short work of overmatched Lina Kvokov as she TKOd her foe in 1:44 of the first round. Couture, the wife of UFC legend Randy Couture, gained even more notoriety for the courage she displayed in her professional debut last June. She had a much easier time here”despite the fact that both fighters entered with 0-1 records Couture was significantly more polished as she put Kvokov on the defensive from the outset with her sharp punching combinations. She recovered momentarily and survived the initial onslaught. The reprieve was only temporary, however, as Couture launched another barrage of punches prompting the referee to step in and wave off the non-competitive affair.

Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer who has written on sports betting and how to successfully bet on NFL football. He has appeared on TV and radio talking about boxing, hockey and NFL pointspreads. He lives in Las Vegas with three Jack Russell Terriers and a lynx.

Are you looking out for the right kind of hairstyle that can match your face shape? Then you can get some interesting tips here to help you decide on the best hairstyle that can dramatically transform your physical appearance.

Choosing a good hairstyle requires careful consideration of various factors, otherwise there are high chances of spoiling your physical beauty. The main purpose of a good hairstyle is to accentuate certain physical features by hiding the flaws to enhance your beauty to attract more attention. All of us have imperfections like a round face, high forehead, large nose, square chin that can at times get distracting and annoying. However, it is possible to conceal such small flaws and look much younger and beautiful, using some smart hairstyles that can go well with your face shape.

Sometimes, even the best dress and make up may fail to live upto the expectations that can hamper all your party plans. In such cases, it is best to seek advice from a qualified hairdresser who can suggest the right hairstyle suited to your kind of face. Many people do not realize that the shape of their face does matter while choosing the right hairstyle. One must remember that styles, which may be in vogue, may not make necessarily make the person look gorgeous.

Good hairstyles that suit one?s face can help in giving a more balanced look to the face and cover up minor flaws with little adjustments. Here are a few tips, which can help you in deciding the right kind of hairstyle to blend with your face:

-Generally, people with round faces can pick up hairstyles that can lend a slim and longer look to the face. It is preferable to have shoulder length hair to give more length so that the face appears more proportionate.

-Side fringes may also help in reducing width of the face and make the chin look more sleek and slender. As far as possible, try to avoid hairstyles like blunt cuts, bobs that can add more volume to the face.

-If you have a square and angular appearance, then it is best to select a hairstyle to add more soft layers to the face. Choose hairstyles that lend more volume to your forehead and it is best to stay away from short and cropped look.

-Those with heart shaped faces can select a hairstyle to add additional width to their narrow chin and can use lot of layering or even bob cuts that can work to their advantage.

-Oval shaped faces can try out different hairstyles as there are plenty of unique ones, which can match this kind of face shape.

It is necessary to take some of these small tips into account while choosing the right hairstyle. In addition, the texture and color of your hair along with your body shape can make a lot of difference while selecting the best hairstyle. Professional consultation with a good hairstylist can be valuable in picking the hairstyle which best suits your kind of face.

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If you are entering the world of hairdressing then you will soon become familiar with the term Foundation degrees. It is imperative that hairdressing students gain as much knowledge and develop the necessary skills to make them competent and successful within the industry. This is where the Foundation degrees comes into play because they offer higher education qualifications. The basis for this is a partnership with potential employers to see that the student is meeting the standards and criteria of the Industry.

The foundation degree is flexible which really meets the needs of all potential students. It can be taken either on a full time or part time basis. This goes a long way in affording the individual who is currently working to embark on another career without having to quit their current job. This reduces much of the financial burden that is often placed on a student.

The courses that are within the Foundation degrees are structured to ensure that they are pertinent to the Industry which in this case in Hairdressing. The Foundation degree is a joint venture between the educational directors and the potential employers. This type of partnership insures that the level of training being offered meet the requirements of the present time demands. The knowledge is not becoming stale or outdated. As the student is learning the textbook theory, they are also gaining the practical or hands on knowledge in the salon environment. This type of training seems to far enhance the learning abilities of the student. Being able to put into practice what one is learning is a definite advantage to education.

Being involved in an agreed partnership like this means that the employer is fully aware of the student requirements, such as needing time off to write exams for example. This reduces the stress of the student having to approach an outside employer for time off.

As we mentioned this Program has either full time or part time options. Students that have competed their first level or A Level at College find it a great opportunity to progress from the completion of their college segment right into this program. If this is the choice then it will take two years to fully complete the foundation degree. This is naturally a much quicker method for the student to attain their overall goal of becoming a hairdresser.

There are some students though that cannot utilize the full time program because of various reasons. For example, they may be in the midst of a career changes and finances require they continue working at an unrelated job while in training for their new chosen career of hairdressing. This means the end goal will not be met until approximately 3-4 years, depending on the time availability of the student.

Beyond this degree, the graduate can venture onto an Honors degree if they wish to advance within the industry. This doesn?t take as long as one would think; in fact, it can be achieved within 12-15 months.

This type of training partnership opens the doors for many individuals desiring to become a hairdresser that would not under normal circumstances have the same opportunity.

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Cha Cha is one of the most versatile Latin dances and definitely a party dance. It’s flirtatious, energetic, rhythmic, fun, and what’s important, easy to learn. It’s popular throughout the world and enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. In this article we will take a peek into the history of cha cha.

Cha Cha, like so many other Latin dances, originates from Cuba. It was introduced to the world in 1953 by a prolific Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jorrin.

Cha Cha was developed from Mambo and was originally known as a “triple mambo”, because of a series of three quick steps (so called chass - cha cha cha), instead of the usual one step. Triple mambo quickly developed popularity an identity of its own and is known today as Cha Cha.

Where did the name Cha Cha came from? The name doesn’t mean anything, it comes from the sound of the shoes of the dancers on the floor. Originally, it was called cha cha cha, because of the triple step, but now it’s official name is Cha Cha.

Cha Cha music is written in 4/4 time (4 beats to a bar of music) and may be played in a variety of tempos. Five steps are danced to four beats - two slow steps and a triple step or chasse. It has a captivating rhythm that most people recognize - one, two, cha, cha, cha.

Cha Cha can be danced to much of the modern music as long as it is written in 4/4 time and has a good beat. It’s very versatile and can be danced at clubs or parties. The music of Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Carlos Santana, and Tom Jones just to name a few, goes really well with Cha Cha.

Today, Cha Cha is danced all over the world and is enjoyed by people of all music preferences. If you like energetic, flirtatious, fun and sexy dance, you will like Cha Cha.

There seem to be a few great MMA fights each year, highly anticipated. Generally speaking, there’s still a favorite in each fight, as fans know who to expect to win. Once in a blue moon, the type of epic fight comes along that has a feel of the “Frazier/Ali” hype to it.

Looking at the current state of the UFC, middleweight and welterweight champs Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre have both defeated all of their recent competition with relative ease, leaving many fans to ponder how they can do something interesting from here.

As for St. Pierre, he’ll be awaiting the victor of the Mike Swick/Martin Kampman fight later this fall. No one’s really thinking much of either Swick or Kampman’s chances against St. Pierre considering the damage he did to Thiago Alves at his last fight. What’s next on St. Pierre’s list?

After Anderson Silva and Forrest Griffin’s “fight” at UFC 101 this past Saturday some questions were raised. What was Anderson Silva going to do next? He had just defeated former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin in an embarrassing fashion. Knocking down Forrest twice before offering to help him up, then seconds later knocking Forrest down for a third and final time. Before the fight Forrest said something like “you may beat me, but nobody will ever break me.” Really Forrest? He ran out of the octagon and then the building. Avoiding the post fight press conference and has still not released an official statement. I think broken is a nice word, words like crippled, shattered and disintegrated come to mind.

Next on Silva’s list is Dan Henderson, who earned a shot for the title against Silva after defeating Britain’s best, Michael Bisbing. Still, no one sees this as a fight to take too seriously and fans and experts alike predict an easy win for Silva. What’s left for Silva to prove now?

Despite the fact that Silva can roll with the best in his class, he still isn’t willing to move up to the light heavyweight division and accept a fight with its champ, Lyoto Machida. Silva and Machida are great friends and he’d prefer not to fight such a close friend.

At this point, it looks like both St. Pierre and Anderson are at their peaks, with no one posing any kind of threat to the two. Interest may wane due to the lack of competitiveness in their fights, so why not put the two against each other?

Sizing the other up, knowing full well that the other is considered just as good as themselves. The two would implement totally different strategies against one another, both of which are masters at knowing what to do to win. A fight between these two at 185 would make history and isn’t that what the UFC is always looking to do?

Golf is a carefully balanced game of rules and etiquette, and it’s quite important to know the basics of golfing etiquette before you go on the course to play your first game of golf.

It doesn’t matter whether you are playing on your own, in a twosome or in a foursome, golfing etiquette demands that you must always wait your turn. You must stay aware of the group on the next hole and wait until they are well ahead of you before hitting your ball.

Golfing etiquette also means that it is never cool to “push” the group in front of you. If you are playing with others, wait your turn to hit the ball and never play at the same time as another player.

While you are waiting for your turn, go to your ball and determine what club you will need to use and how you are going to hit it. This is called “ready golf” and keeps the game moving along. Don’t rush anybody, just be ready.

Another useful piece of golfing etiquette, especially for novices is ‘playing through’. For example, if your team is holding up the players behind you, perhaps because you are playing consistently over par or taking a long time to choose your club, let them play through. You would simply wave them through, or if they are near enough to you, just ask them if they would like to play through. You will never make enemies by doing this!

When someone is taking a shot, you should be standing behind them and you shouldn’t make any noise! It is very distracting to be ready to tee off and just as you pull back, someone decides to jingle coins in their pocket or noisily unwrap a piece of candy.

Replacing your divots. Say you are on the fairway and you hit the ball and a clod of dirt and grass goes flying, golfing etiquette says you should replace it. On some courses you just put the clod back and step on it to press it down, but on most courses, there is a sand/seed mixture on the course to put into the divot. If your ball makes a deep impression when it lands on the green, you can use your divot tool to repair it.

As soon as you have completed a hole, replace the flag and leave the green as quickly as possible so that the next players can play that hole. Add up your score and write it on the scorecard when you get back to your trolley.

For sure, there is much more to golfing etiquette than this, but these basic rules of golfing etiquette will enable you to get around the course without upsetting anyone. If we all uphold golfing etiquette we will keep the game nice and friendly, or not?

The term ‘the long game’ refers to your drives (shots off the tee) and fairway shots; that is every shot except the shots you make to actually get onto the green.

Because each hole has a different difficulty level, a different par and different hazards, advising you to use your driver every time on every tee would obviously be wrong.

This is something that you will learn over time as you learn the various shots you need to make according to the club, the placement of the ball and your personal swing.

As a rule of thumb, the lower the number of the club, the longer and lower your ball will travel through the air. For example, a 4-iron will make the ball travel on a long and low trajectory and will most likely roll when it hits the ground, whereas a 9-iron will give the ball much more loft and it will go less distance both in the air and over the ground.

The professionals on TV make it look so easy, don’t they? They hit the ball long and straight time after time after time and never miss-hit the ball causing it trickle six or seven feet or completely miss the ball altogether.

Driving is very important to the game, and many hours spent at the driving range will help improve your distance. Experiment with the same club to see what works for you if you move the ball forward or backward in your stance. Take a lesson, if possible, and learn the proper swing from the beginning.

Mastering the long game will help you get to the green in fewer strokes, keeping your score and frustration levels down. Remember that it takes a long time to learn consistency and also remember that you’re supposed to be having fun!

If you are going to be successful in sports, you must do training on your own to become a better player. Team practice is there to hone your skills as unit, but to be a better individual player, practice cannot stop once the coach tells you to hit the showers. Here are some soccer training skills to work at to help you become a better player.

One of the most important factors in becoming a good soccer player is soccer speed. You are going to have to be able to get to the ball quicker than your opponents and then in order to score, you are going to have to be able to get around them.

In order to increase your speed, you must run short distances of about 15-20 meters very quickly and vary your direction without losing a step. The better you become at this, the more likely you are to avoid your opponent and become a better player.

In order to maintain your soccer speed, you are going to have to do aerobic conditioning. These types of exercise will increase your VO2 and allow you to sustain a high level of output over prolonged periods of time. Once you can achieve workouts of 30 minutes or longer, you are well on your way to superior aerobic fitness.

Ball control is essential to any good soccer player. Two of the main things that you will have to work on are receiving and trapping. Becoming a good receiver will enable you to handle the ball, even in traffic and tight spaces. By directing the ball via the middle or top of the ball, you will be able to place it exactly where you want it to go and stay ahead of the defender.

Trapping is also a necessary skill. You are going to need to use this skill when the ball is coming at you with a pace that will be difficult to control upon first touch. Learning this skill will enable you to stop the ball and get in under control very quickly so you can make your next move.

When using your foot to trap, you need to get your body square to the path of the flight of the ball. You will absorb the ball with your foot by recessing it slightly in order to slow down the speed of the ball and get it under control. You can now get the ball settled and make your next move.

You are also going to have times when the ball flight is too high in relation to your body position and will have to use your head and torso to get the ball under control. You will want to practice arching your back and using your torso as a landing pad for the ball and then direct it back down to the ground. If the ball is moving quickly at an even level, you may find that you have to use your head. You can do this by flexing your knees to control the impact and then lead your upper body forward and use your forehead to control the flight of the ball downward. You can now get it under control with your feet and move into a scoring position downfield or make the next pass.