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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Argentum Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argentum Jr has chosen Money In Da Bank by Lil Scrapy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Argentum Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Argentum Jr, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Argentum Jr against the cage but Argentum Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Argentum Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Argentum Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Argentum Jr. Argentum Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza looks to land a combination but Argentum Jr avoids it well.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Argentum Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Argentum Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Souza.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Argentum Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Souza.
It looks like Magnus Argentum Jr has been cut.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza lands with a shot to the body.
Souza throws the left hand but Argentum Jr avoids the punch easily.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argentum Jr misses with a combination
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentum Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Argentum Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Argentum Jr counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Souza is predictable there
and Argentum Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Argentum Jr throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Argentum Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Argentum Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Argentum Jr.
Argentum Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Argentum Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Argentum Jr rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Argentum Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Argentum Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Argentum Jr.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Argentum Jr has double underhooks.
Argentum Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Argentum Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Argentum Jr keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Argentum Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Argentum Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Argentum Jr won't allow it.
Argentum Jr jumps guard but Souza stands there with Argentum Jr around his waist. Argentum Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Argentum Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Argentum Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Souza breaks the clinch.
Souza moves out of range as Argentum Jr strikes.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argentum Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Souza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Argentum Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Argentum Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Souza darts in and clinches Argentum Jr up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to break free but Argentum Jr has control.
Argentum Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Souza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Souza.
Souza has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Argentum Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Souza manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Souza wants to stand up but Argentum Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Argentum Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Argentum Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Argentum Jr moves away from the strike by Souza.
Argentum Jr moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Argentum Jr won't allow it.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Souza has Argentum Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Argentum Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Argentum Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Argentum Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Argentum Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Argentum Jr wants the takedown. Souza is fighting it off but Argentum Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Souza's guard against the cage.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Argentum Jr from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Argentum Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Argentum Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Argentum Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tigo Souza has been cut.
Argentum Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Argentum Jr trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Souza keeping full guard, as Argentum Jr tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
Argentum Jr trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Argentum Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souza is trying to keep Argentum Jr in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentum Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Argentum Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Argentum Jr is fighting to break Souza's control of his arms but Souza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Argentum Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argentum Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Argentum Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Argentum Jr from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Magnus Argentum Jr just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Argentum Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argentum Jr.
Argentum Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Argentum Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Argentum Jr swinging wilding here.
Argentum Jr tries to move into range but Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Argentum Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Argentum Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Argentum Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Argentum Jr tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argentum Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Souza 's knee.
Argentum Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Argentum Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Argentum Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tigo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magnus Argentum Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Souza.
Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Argentum Jr circles away.
A big right from Souza misses.
Souza lunges at Argentum Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Argentum Jr's hand.
Souza cracks Argentum Jr with an open hand slap.
A choreographed right hand from Souza misses the target.
Souza drives through and clinches with Argentum Jr against the cage.
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Argentum Jr pushes him off.
Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Argentum Jr.
Argentum Jr avoids the body shot from Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a hook to the side of Argentum Jr's head but Argentum Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Argentum Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Argentum Jr slips under a jab.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Argentum Jr throws a leg kick but Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Argentum Jr tries to clinch up
and Argentum Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza has had enough of the clinch but Argentum Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Souza is trying to break free.
Argentum Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Argentum Jr.
Argentum Jr breaks from the clinch.
Souza swings for the body but Argentum Jr moves out of range.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Argentum Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Souza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argentum Jr throws a leg kick which misses Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Souza tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Argentum Jr.
Argentum Jr digs a good hook to Souza's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Argentum Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Argentum Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Argentum Jr forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Argentum Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Souza stalling in the clinch but Argentum Jr improves position.
Argentum Jr jumps into guard, dragging Souza to the mat.
Argentum Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Argentum Jr is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
Argentum Jr wants to improve his position but instead Souza has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Argentum Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to stand but Argentum Jr has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Argentum Jr manages to get to full guard.
Argentum Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Argentum Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souza wants to control from the top but Argentum Jr keeps moving.
Souza being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Argentum Jr, up you get!
Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Argentum Jr off the cage and back into rage.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Argentum Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Souza!
Souza wants to control but Argentum Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Argentum Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souza wants to stand and escape but instead Argentum Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Magnus Argentum Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argentum Jr tries to work over Souza's front leg with a kick but Souza checks it.
Souza thuds a left hand into Argentum Jr's body.
Souza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Argentum Jr backs up against the cage.
Tigo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza takes a swing at Argentum Jr's ribcage but misses.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Argentum Jr slips under a jab from Souza.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Argentum Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Argentum Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Argentum Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Argentum Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argentum Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Argentum Jr sprawls well initially but Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Argentum Jr is trying to control but can't.
Argentum Jr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tigo Souza.
I think Argentum Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Magnus Argentum Jr!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Magnus Argentum Jr!
Magnus Argentum Jr wins by majority decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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