Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 552
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Daghammar dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.#CL2#
Daghammar takes the fight into the clinch.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Daghammar fails to land.
Daghammar lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from De Souza.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Daghammar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza is pressed up against the cage. Daghammar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Souza down to the mat. De Souza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Souza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daghammar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
De Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Daghammar counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Daghammar blocks the leg kick.
De Souza walks into a jab.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
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!
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daghammar manages to avoid it.
Daghammar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daghammar doesn't manage to clinch there - De Souza circles away.
Daghammar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Daghammar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Daghammar misses with a hook.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Daghammar is just out of range.
De Souza misses with a body punch
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daghammar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Souza looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.#T3#
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza misses with the body kick
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daghammar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Souza.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daghammar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from De Souza misses the target.
Daghammar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daghammar throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daghammar throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar cracks De Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
De Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daghammar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza jabs at Daghammar's body.
De Souza lands with an overhand left.
Daghammar walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Daghammar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Dag Daghammar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza. #T1#
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daghammar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage. #T2#
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daghammar backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Daghammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Daghammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Daghammar.
The referee calls for Daghammar to work.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a body punch.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar blocking some punches.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Daghammar is working De Souza over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
Daghammar tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Daghammar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from De Souza.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Daghammar avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Daghammar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Daghammar lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza tries to break free but Daghammar pushes him back against the cage.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
De Souza throws out a leg kick but Daghammar moves out of range and De Souza only half commits.
Daghammar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daghammar wants to clinch.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Souza is looking to slow Daghammar down with leg kicks.
Daghammar tries to clinch there but De Souza circles away.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.#T1#
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daghammar finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
Daghammar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Daghammar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Souza.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daghammar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
De Souza tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Daghammar down.
Daghammar throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
Daghammar closes the distance but De Souza moves to the side
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar walks into a jab.
Daghammar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Daghammar tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza throws a leg kick
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daghammar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Souza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Souza.
De Souza throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Daghammar misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Daghammar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza scores with a hook.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza sets himself, and Daghammar steps forward looking for the clinch! De Souza avoids it this time.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
Daghammar wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Daghammar saw that one coming.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Daghammar tries to close the distance and clinch but De Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
An out of breath Alexsandro De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 546
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Spectre lands a really nice looking cross but De Souza seems unphased.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Spectre sees coming a mile off.
Spectre tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spectre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Spectre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Spectre ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spectre's head backwards.
Spectre misses with a double jab
and De Souza counters with an inside leg kick.
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spectre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spectre misses with a looping right.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spectre.#TD2#
Spectre shoots in and gets a takedown into De Souza's guard.#ES#
De Souza pushes Spectre off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spectre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectre manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
And Spectre tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from De Souza.
We've been told by De Souza's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spectre ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spectre.
The fighters circling - Spectre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Spectre saw that one coming.
De Souza misses with a body punch
enabling Spectre to counter with a crisp jab.
Spectre avoids the head kick by De Souza.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! De Souza slams his shin into Spectre's torso.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Spectre.
Spectre misses the jab.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spectre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Spectre misses with a looping left.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
De Souza throws a body punch but Spectre moves out of range.
Spectre feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
Spectre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Spectre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
De Souza throws Spectre to one side and escapes!
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spectre throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spectre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spectre takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Spectre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spectre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Spectre ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A shot to the body from Spectre misses
and Spectre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza throws a hook but Spectre blocks it.
Spectre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Spectre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spectre looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
letting Spectre counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Spectre misses its intended target.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Spectre scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spectre misses with a double jab.
Spectre blocks a low kick nicely.
Spectre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
De Souza gets caught flat footed, as Spectre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
De Souza pushes Spectre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Spectre throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick from Spectre misses.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spectre just manages to avoid it.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spectre missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spectre tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Spectre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spectre throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears De Souza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spectre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Souza catches Spectre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spectre throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
A cross from De Souza lands.
Spectre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spectre throws a leg kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spectre.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
De Souza slips a straight right by Spectre.
De Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Souza misses with a hook. Spectre ducked under it nicely.
Spectre connects with a looping right hand.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
Spectre swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza slips under a jab from Spectre.
Spectre looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spectre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spectre throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws the left hand but Spectre avoids the punch easily.
Spectre throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spectre misses with a low kick as De Souza jumps back.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre misses with a straight right. #T1#
De Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spectre.
Spectre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Spectre sees coming a mile off.
Spectre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Spectre.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre throws a good cross that connects.
Spectre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spectre checks a leg kick.
Spectre lands with a nice body punch.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spectre scores with a one two! De Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spectre takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Spectre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
De Souza throws a leg kick but Spectre checks it.
Spectre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spectre tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Spectre saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza throws a sloppy body shot
and Spectre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Spectre looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spectre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spectre is fighting to break De Souza's control of his arms but De Souza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spectre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spectre throwing strikes but missing.
Spectre is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Alexsandro De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Spectre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spectre throwing strikes but missing.
De Souza 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.
Spectre throwing strikes from guard but De Souza blocks nicely.
Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spectre advances position into side control!
Spectre tries to score with some ground and pound. De Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Spectre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Spectre advances to mount.
Spectre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spectre lands a nice shot to the head.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Spectre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spectre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spectre throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for De Souza because Spectre loaded up on that one.
Spectre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spectre with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Spectre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Spectre moves his leg out of the way.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spectre is out of range.
Spectre lands with a right hand.
Spectre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spectre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Spectre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spectre lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Spectre had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
Spectre lunges at De Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Souza's hand.
Spectre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
De Souza lands the left hand.#T1#
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spectre.
Spectre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Spectre down.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre misses the shot to the body.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Spectre lands a lovely overhand right.
Spectre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Spectre.
Spectre checks a low kick from De Souza.
Spectre connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spectre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Serge Spectre seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Spectre throws a shot to the body.
Spectre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
Spectre misses with a straight left.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Spectre moves away and avoids it.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Spectre misses.
Spectre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Souza can pounce on him.
Spectre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Spectre throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spectre throws a combination that misses
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
De Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spectre throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
It appears De Souza was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spectre just manages to avoid it.
Spectre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Spectre.
Spectre throws a leg kick that misses.
Spectre misses with a body shot.
Spectre slips under a jab.
Spectre motions for De Souza to come forward. Spectre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza cracks Spectre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spectre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Spectre does no damage. #TD2#
Spectre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
De Souza has his feet on Spectre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spectre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Spectre throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spectre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spectre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spectre checks a leg kick.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spectre.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spectre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Serge Spectre just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
De Souza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spectre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spectre.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and De Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Spectre moves out of range as De Souza strikes.
Spectre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza throws the left hand but Spectre avoids the punch easily.
Spectre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
Spectre lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spectre moves away from the strike by De Souza.
Spectre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Spectre scores with a body shot. #T1#
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spectre lands with a good body shot.
Spectre just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza slips a straight right by Spectre.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Spectre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spectre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spectre if he has to take too many more of those.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Spectre counters with a shoot takedown. De Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
De Souza looking to control.
Spectre won't allow De Souza to sweep him here. #T2#
Spectre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spectre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza 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.
Spectre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spectre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spectre throws a big right hand that misses.
Spectre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard. #REVR#
De Souza trying to control but Spectre is working from the bottom. #T3#
Spectre wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spectre is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Spectre looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
Spectre wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spectre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spectre is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Spectre dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A big left from Spectre misses.
Spectre throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Spectre looks to land a combination. De Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spectre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spectre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Spectre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spectre swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
Spectre throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
De Souza swings for the body but Spectre moves out of range.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Spectre.
A big right from Spectre misses.
De Souza takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses.
De Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spectre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spectre scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Spectre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Spectre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Souza momentarily.
Spectre throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Spectre scores with a one two! De Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Souza takes one on the button.
Spectre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Spectre misses.
Alexsandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spectre looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza lands with a straight right. Spectre didn't see that one coming.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Spectre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza throws a head kick but Spectre moves out of range.
De Souza takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses.
De Souza tests Spectre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spectre to score with a decent uppercut.
De Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Spectre counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Spectre's head but Spectre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza tests Spectre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spectre fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spectre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Souza - the referee stops the clock and Spectre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Souza. Spectre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
A combination from Spectre does no damage.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Souza thows a leg kick but Spectre checks it #TD2#
and Spectre counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Souza won't be happy with that.
Spectre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spectre throwing shots but missing, from side control.
De Souza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Spectre.
De Souza holds on to Spectre's head and controls the position momentarily.
De Souza wants to control but Spectre postures up.
Spectre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Souza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spectre's best efforts.
Well, if Spectre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
De Souza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spectre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spectre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spectre looks to land a strike but De Souza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
Spectre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Spectre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spectre has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre!
Serge Spectre is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Serge Spectre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 543
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diego cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
Diego moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego. That did some damage!
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a punch to the head.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diego with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza lands with a hook. Diego tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped De Souza's head back.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from De Souza lands.
De Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diego digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Diego is rocked!
Diego loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza blocks a jab.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Diego tries to score with a low kick but De Souza moves his leg out of the way.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Diego's shoulder, as Diego tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza checks a low kick from Diego.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diego.
De Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Souza scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Jab from Diego.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
De Souza replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diego blocks it well.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A leg kick checked by De Souza.
Diego moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diego misses with a body shot
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Diego throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A leg kick checked by De Souza.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Diego jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Diego lands a head shot.
A big right from De Souza misses.
De Souza throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza checks the leg kick.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
Diego with a hook.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
De Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but De Souza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diego has got the better of the exchanges.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Souza backs up against the cage.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diego's knee momentarily.
De Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diego thinking.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diego.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diego counters with a thumping low kick.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza swings for the body but Diego moves out of range. #T1#
De Souza throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza avoids the body shot from Diego.
Spawn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and De Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Diego.
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Diego's leg but Diego calmly moves out of range.
Diego connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diego throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Diego doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Diego.
Diego motions for De Souza to come forward. Diego throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Diego.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego misses with a right hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
Diego slips a jab and a cross from De Souza.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
It seemed like De Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
Diego scores with a one two! De Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Souza throws a right and a left that Diego avoids nicely.
De Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Diego counters with a good low kick that De Souza was not able to check.
De Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego thows a leg kick but De Souza checks it
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Spawn Diego's cut is getting worse.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Diego scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Souza connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Diego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Souza.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diego connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
De Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Diego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
De Souza moves out of range as Diego strikes.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diego scores with a body shot.
Diego delivers a nice body kick.
De Souza throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego cracks De Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Diego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego misses the jab.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from De Souza misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Diego scores with a nice strike.
De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Diego connects with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and De Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Souza slips under a jab.
De Souza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Souza throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Souza thuds a left hand into Diego's body.
Diego throws a series of punches but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Diego.
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Diego misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Diego slips under a jab from De Souza.
As De Souza backs away, Diego returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Diego tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Souza throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and De Souza only half commits.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Diego settles back down.
De Souza tries a low kick but Diego avoids it.
Diego throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diego slips a jab from De Souza.
Diego wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Diego.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Souza cracks Diego with a good jab.
De Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diego misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diego throws a combination that misses
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego tries to score with a low kick but De Souza moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Diego.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diego scores with a nice head shot.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
De Souza connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego lands with an overhand left.
De Souza moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A low kick from Diego misses
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
A low kick from Diego is predictable there
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Diego.#T4#
De Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego throws a leg kick but De Souza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Diego cracks De Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego backing away here, and De Souza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diego is able to avoid easily.
Diego lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Spawn Diego's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza throws a push kick but Diego slaps the foot to one side.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Diego checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diego lands with an uppercut that bounces De Souza off the cage and back into range.
De Souza throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza misses with a double jab
and Diego counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Diego catches De Souza right on the button with a cross.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped De Souza's head back.
De Souza throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
Diego misses the body punch
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Diego misses with a straight right.
Diego takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Souza can pounce on him.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
De Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Diego tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego misses with a body shot
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza moves away from the strike by Diego. #T2#
De Souza pounces like a tiger and cracks Diego with a vicious hook! Diego is down but not out! De Souza follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza is the new lightweight champion!
Alexsandro De Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 541
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikolaev.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Nikolaev saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolaev.
Nikolaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev wants to take the fight to the mat but De Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alexsandro De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
De Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev stalls.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Nikolaev avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Nikolaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Souza blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Nikolaev controls the action.
Nikolaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolaev wants a takedown but no success here.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nikolaev's elbow.
Nikolaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolaev misses with the head strike.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikolaev stalling in the clinch.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev throws a head punch that misses.
Nikolaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nikolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikolaev controls his hands.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikolaev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev. #T3#
De Souza lands a left hand.
De Souza blocking some punches.
De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nikolaev.
De Souza pushes Nikolaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nikolaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Nikolaev.
De Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nikolaev looks winded!
Nikolaev swinging wildly here.
Nikolaev ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.#T4#
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nikolaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nikolaev throws a counter combo.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by De Souza's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Souza lands with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nikolaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Souza misses with a looping left.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Nikolaev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nikolaev tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Nikolaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza blocks a jab.
Nikolaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
Nikolaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nikolaev connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1##TD2#
De Souza gets caught napping as Nikolaev dives in and scores a takedown. De Souza manages to retain guard.#ES#
De Souza has his feet on Nikolaev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
De Souza catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
Nikolaev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
De Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Nikolaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab lands there for De Souza.
Nikolaev misses with a straight right.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Nikolaev avoids it.#CL#
De Souza gets a clinch. #T2#
Nikolaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolaev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Souza is defending well.
Nikolaev throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Nikolaev.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is working for takedown but De Souza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexsandro De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volya Nikolaev.
De Souza presses Nikolaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolaev is breathing heavily.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
A short left from De Souza.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza pushes Nikolaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain a safe position but De Souza gets an underhook and turns Nikolaev into the cage.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
Nikolaev tries to score a body lock takedown but De Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza cracks Nikolaev with a nice body shot.
Nikolaev blocks an uppercut.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikolaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards. #ROC#
Nikolaev is rocked!
De Souza blocking some punches.
Nikolaev is still on wobbly legs! Can De Souza finish him?
Nikolaev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaev can do to turn this around?
Nikolaev is looking for a takedown.
Nikolaev seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
A short right from De Souza on the inside.
De Souza tries to work over Nikolaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolaev backwards.
De Souza creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nikolaev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nikolaev drops to his knees and De Souza pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 537
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
De Souza drives through and clinches with Niemayer against the cage.
Niemayer lands with a left to the head.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Niemayer tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niemayer tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Niemayer back against the cage.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Niemayer controls the action.
Niemayer throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niemayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niemayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemayer's elbow.
Niemayer lands with a light punch inside.
Niemayer lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Still in the clinch, Niemayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemayer takes a shot to the head.
Niemayer takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niemayer is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
Niemayer tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with the head strike. #T2#
Niemayer lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemayer's elbow.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niemayer.
A short right from De Souza on the inside.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Niemayer.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
Niemayer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Souza misses with some punches. #T3#
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Niemayer prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Niemayer.
A head punch on the inside from Niemayer fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Niemayer.
Niemayer takes a shot to the head.
A short right from De Souza.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Niemayer wants to get back to striking at distance but De Souza won't allow it. #BC2#
Niemayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Niemayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza slips a straight right by Niemayer.#T4#
De Souza staying out of range there.
Niemayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Niemayer's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Niemayer misses with a leg kick.
Niemayer slips a straight right by De Souza.
Niemayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Souza defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from De Souza.
Niemayer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Niemayer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Souza's head backwards.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niemayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niemayer loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza lands a jab to Niemayer's midsection.
De Souza staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lukas Niemayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza takes a swing at Niemayer's ribcage but misses.
De Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niemayer doesn't seem bothered though.
De Souza scores with a body shot.
Niemayer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Niemayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lukas Niemayer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niemayer takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Souza throws a front kick that sends Niemayer stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Niemayer misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and De Souza counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Niemayer on the inside.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemayer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action. #T1#
De Souza blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
A head punch on the inside from Niemayer fails to land.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
De Souza is leaning against Niemayer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niemayer has had enough of the clinch but De Souza keeps him there for the moment.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
Niemayer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
Niemayer swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niemayer throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Niemayer is trying to push De Souza away but De Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
De Souza keeps control of Niemayer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niemayer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza pushes Niemayer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Niemayer struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from De Souza on the inside.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niemayer tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Niemayer back against the cage.
Niemayer blocks an uppercut.
Niemayer digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from De Souza.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
De Souza lands a left hand.
Niemayer swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Niemayer.
Niemayer lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from De Souza.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
De Souza tries to work over Niemayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza working aggressively here.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Niemayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Niemayer is trying to break the clinch but De Souza has him pressed against the cage.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from De Souza.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Niemayer.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Niemayer fails to land.
A short uppercut from De Souza. #BC2#
Niemayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Souza is looking to wear down Niemayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Niemayer misses the jab.
De Souza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Niemayer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Niemayer throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza scores with a nice body kick.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niemayer throws a right hand that De Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that De Souza also avoids with ease.
De Souza lands with a shot to the body.
De Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niemayer missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Niemayer avoids it.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza with a nice cross.
Niemayer feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niemayer misses the shot to the body.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
De Souza scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Niemayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niemayer loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
Niemayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza blocks a jab.#CL#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza lands a right hand.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Niemayer tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niemayer tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niemayers head.
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niemayer can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
Niemayer takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Niemayer lands a body shot.
Niemayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niemayer is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Niemayer digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank. #BC2#
Niemayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Souza tries to clinch there but Niemayer circles away.
It seemed like Niemayer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niemayer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Souza's head.
Niemayer misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Souza defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
Niemayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Souza jabs at Niemayer's body.#T3##CL#
De Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
De Souza blocking some punches.
De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemayer.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niemayer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niemayer lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Niemayer avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Niemayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza pushes Niemayer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Niemayer working aggressively here.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niemayer.
Niemayer tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Niemayer back against the cage.
De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza has Niemayer pressed against the cage, preventing Niemayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niemayer tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Niemayer back against the cage.
De Souza misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 531
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for De Souza.
White misses with an uppercut.
De Souza misses with a lunging right hand
letting White counter with a right hand.
A cross from White lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
White has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Souza cracks White with an open hand slap.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
White throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White moves away from the strike by De Souza.
White tries a quick counter leg kick but De Souza is wise to it.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza misses with a low kick. #CL#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
De Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
White missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a leg kick but De Souza moved away.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Souza.#T2#
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
De Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza misses the jab.
De Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza scores with a head kick. White tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
De Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
De Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Souza.
Nice shot lands for White.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
White flicks out a counter leg kick but De Souza steps away.
A lazy body kick from De Souza
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head. #T4#
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Souza.
De Souza connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
White connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Jamie White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow De Souza down.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Souza.
De Souza thuds a left hand into White's body.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza misses with a body shot.
White steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
De Souza scores with a nice head shot.
White checks the leg kick.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
De Souza slips a straight right by White.
De Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
A jab from De Souza does it's job there.#ROC#
White is rocked!
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can De Souza finish him?
and De Souza counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts White! He's just covering up as De Souza starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 525
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Hogan feints a jab promting De Souza to slip. Hogan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
Hogan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by De Souza.
Hogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Hogan.
De Souza cracks the inside of Hogan's front leg.
Hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Hogan slips the punch.
Hogan scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Hogan misses.
We've been informed that Hogan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Hogan connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Hogan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Souza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hogan throws a head kick that De Souza semi-blocks.
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogan is trying to push De Souza away but De Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Hogan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Hogan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza throws a leg kick which misses Hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogan tries to avoid it.
De Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Hogan avoided it.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogan throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
Hogan throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Hogan avoided it.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
De Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza throws a nice looking combination but Hogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Souza takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Hogan moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza slips under a jab from Hogan.
De Souza jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hogan! But no joy.
Hogan blocks a head kick by De Souza.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a series of punches but Hogan moves out of range.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Hogan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Hogan misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.#T4#
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but De Souza saw it coming and moves away.
Hogan throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Hogan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hogan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza misses with a hook. Hogan ducked under it nicely.
Hogan pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Hogan settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
De Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Hogan circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hogan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Souza's head backwards.
De Souza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hogan walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Souza.
Hogan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hogan defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza blocks a jab.
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for De Souza's leg but De Souza calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Hogan's shoulder, as Hogan tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Hogan checks a leg kick nicely.
De Souza moves in looking to clinch but Hogan pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Hogan. Those never looked like landing.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan wants to land a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Hogan throws a leg kick but De Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Souza swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Hogan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
De Souza swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hogan tries a quick counter leg kick but De Souza is wise to it.
Hogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza scores with a head kick. Hogan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hogan's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Hogan.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hogan to score with a decent uppercut.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Hogan.
De Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hogan throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hogan scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Hogan throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Hogan avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Hogan thinks about the counter body kick.
De Souza wants to slow Hogan down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Hogan throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hogan if he has to take too many more of those.
Hogan wants to land a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Hogan avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
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!
De Souza wants to clinch.
Good work by Hogan as he checks the leg kick.
De Souza slips a jab from Hogan.
Hogan lands a two punch combo.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from De Souza.
De Souza lands a head shot.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogan off the cage and back into range.
De Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hogan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hogan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from De Souza misses.
De Souza lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
De Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
A jab from De Souza does it's job there.
De Souza throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
A jab from Hogan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Hogan lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Souza doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but De Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hogan cracks De Souza with a good jab.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Hogan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hogan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Hogan's head.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan avoids the body shot from De Souza.
It seemed like Hogan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Hogan.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
De Souza checks a low kick from Hogan.
Nice uppercut there from Hogan.
Hogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hogan misses the jab.
De Souza connects with the punch.
De Souza throws a push kick but Hogan slaps the foot to one side.
De Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hogan defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A good leg kick by De Souza.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
and De Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Hogan backing up. Hogan nods at De Souza to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Hogan.
Hogan moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
De Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hogan. Hogan obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Hogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza throws a chopping leg kick but Hogan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hogan throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
De Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Souza takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Hogan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan thumps De Souza with a low kick.#T4#
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Souza misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza throws a head kick that half lands.
Hogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza dips to his left and cracks Hogan with an uppercut!
Hogan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Souza.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Souza misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Our winner, Alexsandro De Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 518
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and De Souza counters by clinching up.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.
We've been informed that De Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from De Souza - that landed with a thud.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego misses with the head strike. #T1#
De Souza blocks a body shot from Diego.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Diego is looking to control De Souza's arms but De Souza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diego has his back to the cage.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Souza.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Diego pushes De Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Souza misses with some punches. #T2#
De Souza prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
De Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Souza with a jab.#CL#
De Souza gets tackled into the cage by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch.
Diego lands with a right to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Diego tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it. #T3#
De Souza blocks a body shot from Diego.
De Souza lands a right hand.
De Souza being controlled against the cage.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Diego pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
Diego misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Souza.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
De Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego misses with some punches.
De Souza working aggressively here.
De Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Diego.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a body shot from De Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spawn Diego will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego staying out of range there.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Diego saw that one coming.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Diego.
Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
De Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of De Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Souza blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Diego misses.
Diego wants to slow De Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Diego throws a leg kick which misses De Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as De Souza tries to avoid it.
Spawn Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Diego throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diego. That's going to slow De Souza down.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego scores with a decent looking hook.
Diego scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Souza, as that shot connected.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Diego tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Souza manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws a solid leg kick but Diego takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Souza.
Spawn Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Diego.
De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diego under the eye.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head.
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Souza slips a straight right by Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Diego.
De Souza lands with a right hand.
Diego moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from De Souza misses.
Diego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diego stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Souza at a distance.
Crunch! De Souza slams his shin into Diego's torso.
Diego throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Diego moves his leg out of the way.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Diego as he connects with a hook.
Diego tries to bum rush De Souza with a series of wild strikes but De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Diego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza avoids the body shot from Diego.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Diego drives through and clinches with De Souza against the cage.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
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!
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a body punch.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
Diego blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Spawn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego lands a left hand.
Diego wants to stall.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
De Souza misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza is working Diego over against the cage.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Diego misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spawn Diego dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
De Souza avoids the head kick by Diego.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diego misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a two punch combo.
De Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
De Souza lands with a straight right. Diego didn't see that one coming.
Diego cracks De Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Souza moves out of range as Diego strikes.
De Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Souza scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Souza scrambles back to his feet.
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Diego misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
Diego is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego blocks a jab.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Diego saw that one coming.
Diego throws an off balance right hand
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
Diego is looking to counter the offense by De Souza and move into the clinch.
De Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexsandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Diego shakes him off and moves away.
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Diego steps away.
De Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Diego throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head. #T3#
Diego blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Souza doesn't seem phased though.
De Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
De Souza slips under a jab.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza walks into a jab.
Diego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Spawn Diego has been cut.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Diego.#CL#
Diego moves into the clinch.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego lands with a left to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza pushes Diego back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Diego.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego misses with some punches.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spawn Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.

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 Spawn Diego.
Well Diego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spawn Diego!

Event: CEC 514
Date: May 07, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from De Souza misses the target.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. De Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Souza slips under a jab from Romero.
De Souza appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.
Romero misses the body punch #CL#
and De Souza counters by clinching up.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Romero lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Souza uses from the top position.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Romero is looking for a triangle but De Souza pushes his legs off easily.
De Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Romero throws his legs up looking for a submission but De Souza uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but De Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
De Souza controlling from side mount. #T3#
Romero wants to control but De Souza postures up.
Romero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Romero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Souza off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Will Romero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Romero connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Souza to escape the position.
Romero missing with strikes.
Romero somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
De Souza rolls, trying to escape but Romero keeps control of the position. #T4#
Romero throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Romero thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Romero missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
De Souza is trying to defend against the choke here but Romero has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Romero Tightens the hold and De Souza taps out furiously! Romero displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Romero!
Hector Romero is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hector Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 512
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
De Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza throws a front kick aimed at Spectre's knee but Spectre avoids it well.
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spectre. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spectre lands a jab to De Souza's midsection.
Spectre swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Spectre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spectre throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spectre counters with a two punch combo.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Spectre slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick. #T1#
De Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Souza takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
Spectre shoots for a double leg takedown but De Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Spectre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Souza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spectre shoots in and drives through. De Souza sprawls well.
Spectre scores with a hook.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Spectre saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Spectre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spectre looks for the body kick but De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza connects with a crisp jab.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza pushes Spectre away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spectre shoots in for a takedown but De Souza shows good takedown defense.
De Souza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spectre.
Alexsandro De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Spectre.
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
De Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spectre's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Spectre lands an overhand right.
Spectre swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Souza counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Spectre - just one landing.
Spectre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spectre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza lands a jab to Spectre's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Spectre.
Spectre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Spectre closes the distance and clinches up with De Souza, looking for a takedown. Spectre pushes De Souza against the cage but De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Souza throws a hook but Spectre avoids it easily.
Spectre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Spectre saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
De Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spectre counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza looks to throw a body kick
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spectre moves forwards but De Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spectre misses with an uppercut
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
Spectre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spectre! But no joy.#T4#
Spectre blocks a head kick by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Spectre is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Spectre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Souza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spectre is in De Souza's guard.#ES#
De Souza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Spectre avoids it.
Spectre lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza checks a low kick from Spectre.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Souza!
De Souza lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza slips a jab from Spectre.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spectre shoots for a double leg takedown but De Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Spectre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Souza connects with a body shot that sends Spectre's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spectre's sensitive parts.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spectre loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
Nice shot by De Souza.
Spectre throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spectre connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza looks to land a combination but Spectre avoids it well.
Spectre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spectre slips under a jab from De Souza.
Spectre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.#T1#
De Souza misses with an uppercut
and Spectre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza throws a body punch but Spectre moves out of range.
Spectre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Souza with a body shot.
De Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Spectre is predictable there
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Spectre scores with a nice strike.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spectre throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
Spectre throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
Spectre misses with a leg kick.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Spectre tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Spectre throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
Spectre takes one to the side of the head.
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spectre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Souza counters with a nice body shot.
De Souza cracks Spectre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spectre shoots in and drives through. De Souza sprawls well.
Alexsandro De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serge Spectre.
Spectre walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
Spectre throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Spectre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spectre misses with a looping left.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by De Souza.
Spectre cracks De Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza delivers a nice body kick.
Spectre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
De Souza misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
Spectre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
Spectre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spectre. #T4#
Spectre throws a combination that misses
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
Spectre throws a lazy body kick
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Souza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spectre.
De Souza punishes Spectre's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick there by De Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Spectre misses its intended target.
Spectre misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spectre thumps De Souza with a low kick.
Spectre pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Spectre settles back down.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Spectre checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from De Souza misses its target.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spectre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spectre can do to turn this around?
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Spectre.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spectre.
Spectre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre has a takedown stuffed.
De Souza moves out of range as Spectre strikes.
Spectre walks into a jab.#T1#
De Souza scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spectre throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spectre ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Spectre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spectre throws a big shot that misses.
Spectre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spectre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spectre.
And Spectre tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spectre scores with a kick to the body.
Spectre scores with a punch to the head.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spectre motions for De Souza to come forward. Spectre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza throws a leg kick which misses Spectre's front leg but catches the back leg as Spectre tries to avoid it.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spectre misses with a double jab.
Spectre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza checks a low kick from Spectre.
It appears De Souza was looking to counter with a kick there.#T3#
De Souza slips under a jab from Spectre.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spectre lands with a kick to the temple. De Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spectre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Spectre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spectre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spectre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Souza trying to hold on to Spectre's head to control him but Spectre postures up.
Spectre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
De Souza trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Spectre manages to pass to mount!
Spectre controlling the position easily from mount.
Spectre wants to control the pace but De Souza is squirming around nicely.
De Souza suckers Spectre into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! De Souza is now in Spectre's guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza postures up.
De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Spectre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alexsandro De Souza did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Spectre shoots in looking for a takedown. De Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Spectre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spectre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Souza.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza clobbers Spectre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spectre swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spectre moves out of range as De Souza strikes.
De Souza misses with an uppercut
and Spectre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Spectre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
Spectre is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza throws a right hand that misses
enabling Spectre to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by De Souza as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Spectre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spectre swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spectre misses with a double jab.
It looked like De Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spectre.
Spectre lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Spectre.
De Souza lands with a nice body punch.
De Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spectre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza fakes the leg kick and cracks Spectre in the body.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Spectre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spectre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
De Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spectre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza backing away here, and Spectre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by De Souza.
As Spectre tries to get set, De Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Spectre manages to avoid the attempt.
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
De Souza throws a low kick but Spectre moves out of range easily.
Spectre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spectre throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Spectre checks the leg kick.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spectre manages to avoid it.
De Souza scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Spectre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza cracks the inside of Spectre's front leg.
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Souza lunges at Spectre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spectre's hand.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spectre's calf.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza scores with a hook.
De Souza lands a nice looking body kick.
Spectre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Souza can pounce on him.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Spectre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spectre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Souza as he jumps to the side. #T4#
A big left from De Souza misses.
Spectre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Souza enables Spectre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Souza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Souza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Spectre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Souza.
Spectre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Souza to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza had his way with Serge Spectre in that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Souza misses with a leg kick.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Spectre moved out of range nicely.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
Spectre slips under a jab from De Souza.
A big right from Spectre misses.
A big left from De Souza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre blocks the body kick.
Spectre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spectre misses with a straight right.
De Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spectre avoids it.
De Souza scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Nice sprawl there from De Souza as Spectre shoots in.
As Spectre tries to get set, De Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Spectre manages to avoid the attempt.
De Souza swings for the body but Spectre moves out of range.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Spectre saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spectre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Souza - the referee stops the clock and Spectre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Souza. Spectre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Souza thows a body kick. Spectre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from De Souza.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Spectre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass De Souza's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
De Souza kicks Spectre off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza lands with a straight right. Spectre didn't see that one coming.
Spectre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Spectre.
Serge Spectre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from De Souza.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spectre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spectre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spectre scores with a hook.
Spectre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
De Souza stuns Spectre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spectre throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza tests Spectre's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spectre misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.
Spectre walks into a straight right hand from De Souza.
Spectre misses the shot to the body.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza lands a head shot.
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spectre in his tracks.
De Souza feints and then cracks Spectre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spectre down. #T4#
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spectre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Souza can pounce on him.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.
Spectre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Spectre counters with a head kick.
Spectre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Spectre misses with the combination.
Spectre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Souza.
Spectre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
De Souza avoids the head kick by Spectre.
Spectre moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza retains his welterweight title!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 507
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Souza takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado takes one to the side of the head.
Alvado throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from De Souza tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alvado cracks De Souza with an open hand slap.
Alvado misses with a double jab.
Alvado connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza pushes Alvado away with a front kick.
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!
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Alvado seems unphased.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza misses with the combination. #T1#
Alvado missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza misses with a low kick as Alvado jumps back.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvado's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alvado's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvado. That did some damage!
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Alvado misses.
De Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvado.
Alvado tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
De Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Alvado's head back.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza misses the body punch
and Alvado counters with a three punch combo that has De Souza backing up. De Souza nods at Alvado to acknowledge the strikes.
De Souza lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of De Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alvado misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Alvado
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
De Souza thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Alvado counters with a one-two to the body.
De Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado is looking to slow De Souza down with leg kicks.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook.
De Souza catches Alvado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvado tries to move into range but De Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado swinging wildly here.
De Souza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
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!
A slow jab from Alvado misses its intended target.
Alvado moves forwards but De Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Alvado misses.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Souza throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Souza doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the body from De Souza misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza slips a straight right by Alvado.
De Souza scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado checks a leg kick.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Alvado.
Alvado lands with a hook. De Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvado slips under a jab from De Souza.
Pablo Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Souza.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
De Souza scores with a nice head shot.
De Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
De Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
De Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Alvado misses.
De Souza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvado manages to circle out of the way.
De Souza wants to land a leg kick but Alvado is out of range. #CL#
De Souza drives through and clinches with Alvado against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
Alvado lands a left hand. #T2#
De Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Alvado controls the action.
De Souza tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from De Souza - that landed with a thud.
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
De Souza working aggressively here.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvados head.
Alvado scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Alvado.
De Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Alvado pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Alvado wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alvado.
De Souza gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Alvado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvado lunges at De Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Souza's hand.
Alvado throws a series of punches but De Souza moves out of range.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
De Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Alvado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Souza slips under a jab from Alvado.
Alvado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
De Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvado.
De Souza throws a quick counter head kick but Alvado was just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Souza checks a leg kick.
Alvado lands a high kick!
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
Alvado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvado.
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a double jab
and De Souza counters with a body kick that stops Alvado in his tracks momentarily.
Alvado throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado counters with a left to the body.
De Souza slips under a jab.
De Souza thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvado avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza wants to clinch.
De Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Alvado. #T2#
De Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvado's head.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Alvado.#CL#
De Souza forces Alvado back against the cage and clinches.
Alvado is trying to force a seperation but De Souza has the dominant position.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Alvado.
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!
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvado cracks De Souza with a nice body shot.
Alvado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alvado tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Alvado back against the cage.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvado wants to break free but De Souza has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Alvado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Alvado avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Alvado wants to get back to striking at distance but De Souza won't allow it.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Alvado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Souza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
De Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Souza lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Souza throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvado.
An attempted straight right counter from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body. Alvado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Alvado.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pablo Alvado just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A big left from Alvado misses.
De Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
Alvado lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvado moves out of range as De Souza strikes.
Alvado throws a right hand that De Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that De Souza also avoids with ease.
De Souza works the jab nicely.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Alvado.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Alvado misses with a hook.
De Souza walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alvado works De Souza's body with a nice hook.
Alvado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for De Souza.
De Souza wants to clinch.#T2#
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Alvado tries to get set, De Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Alvado manages to avoid the attempt.
No joy there for Alvado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvado moves away from the strike by De Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza misses with a hook.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Alvado swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Alvado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza lands the left hand.
Alvado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
De Souza lands with a shot to the body.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
De Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado looks for the body kick but De Souza saw that one coming.
Alvado takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza throws a big counter combination but Alvado scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvado moves out of range as De Souza strikes.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza scores with a shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Alvado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvado lands a body shot.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Alvado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for De Souza.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for De Souza. That snapped Alvado's head back.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
A jab from De Souza misses.
Alvado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Alvado dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvado momentarily.
Alvado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado is looking for the big counter here.
Alvado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Souza with a jab.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado staying out of range there.
De Souza cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Souza.#T1#
De Souza tries to clinch up.
De Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado misses with a shot to the body
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alvado on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Alvado misses
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Souza cracks Alvado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alexsandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
De Souza tries to clinch but Alvado moves out of range.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Souza's hands.
De Souza tries to clinch up
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Souza thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado slips under a jab from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Alvado with a nice cross.#CL#
De Souza has managed to clinch.
De Souza misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
De Souza tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Souza.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvado backwards.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Alvado misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
De Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvado's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza. #T4#
Alvado fails to pull guard.
De Souza lands a left hand.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Alvado wants to break free but De Souza has control.
De Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvado throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
A short left from Alvado.
Alvado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvado misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza tries a body shot but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvado.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Pablo Alvado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvado fails to pull 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 Alexsandro De Souza.
I think Alvado 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Alvado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Wayne tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza moves forwards but Wayne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wayne tried to score with a low kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza misses with a hook.
Wayne walks into a jab.
Wayne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A leg kick checked by De Souza.
De Souza drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza throws a right and a left that Wayne avoids nicely.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
De Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Wayne throws a nice head kick!
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from De Souza
and Wayne counters with a nice leg kick.
Wayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wayne takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wayne thumps De Souza with a low kick.
Wayne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Wayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza lands a body shot.
De Souza stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne wants to land a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
Wayne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
De Souza wants to clinch up but Wayne keeps it at a distance.
Wayne tries a quick counter leg kick but De Souza is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as De Souza blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Lil Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Wayne throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza counters with a nice body kick.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Souza checks a low kick from Wayne.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne thows a body kick. De Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza checks a low kick from Wayne.
De Souza lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Wayne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Wayne tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza jabs Wayne right on the nose. Wayne blinks but takes it well.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wayne clobbers De Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Wayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
Wayne digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.#T4#
A clash of legs there as De Souza blocks the low kick.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Wayne motions for De Souza to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
De Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
De Souza moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. Wayne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne tries a quick counter leg kick but De Souza is wise to it.
Wayne throws a leg kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
Wayne throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wayne. Wayne obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Wayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Wayne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Wayne jabs at De Souza's body.
De Souza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Souza checks a leg kick.
Lil Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wayne misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like De Souza has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Wayne throws a leg kick which misses De Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as De Souza tries to avoid it.
Wayne lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.#T1#
Wayne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Souza checks it well.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Wayne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Wayne throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from De Souza misses.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Wayne tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayne checks a low kick from De Souza.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne misses with a hook.
De Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wayne's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne fakes the leg kick and cracks De Souza in the body.
De Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from De Souza.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
De Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wayne jabs De Souza right on the nose. De Souza blinks but takes it well.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether De Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Wayne tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza thuds his right hand into Wayne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Wayne avoids it.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Souza slips under a jab from Wayne.
De Souza looks to land a body kick but Wayne moved away.
Wayne takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot by De Souza.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Wayne throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Wayne manages to avoid it.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Souza misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
De Souza defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Wayne.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayne moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
A cross from Wayne lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Wayne throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Wayne.
De Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wayne checks a leg kick.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza lands with a nice body kick.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
De Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wayne throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Wayne's legs.
De Souza with a nice cross.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
Wayne scores with a head kick. De Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wayne thows a leg kick but De Souza checks it
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wayne's knee momentarily.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Souza at a distance.
Wayne throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
De Souza cracks Wayne with a good jab.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Wayne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Wayne throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
Wayne lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wayne manages to circle out of the way.
Wayne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Wayne.
Wayne lands with an overhand left.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wayne just manages to avoid it.
Wayne connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and De Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
De Souza scores with a hook.
Wayne slips under a jab from De Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
De Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne counters with a body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
Nice cross by Wayne.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wayne.
De Souza takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
De Souza throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
De Souza throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Wayne gets a clinch.
Wayne misses with some punches.
Wayne misses with some punches.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
Wayne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wayne misses with some punches.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
Wayne takes a shot to the head.
Wayne throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Wayne.
A nice left hand lands by De Souza.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Wayne really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Wayne responds with a good body kick, but De Souza manages to step out the way in time.
De Souza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wayne checks it well.
De Souza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by De Souza - just one landing.
Wayne throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
De Souza slips under a jab.
De Souza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Wayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne looks for the body kick but De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne tries to land a leg kick but De Souza saw it coming and moves away.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Wayne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wayne lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Souza.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a right hand to the body.
De Souza throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Wayne blocks the leg kick.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from De Souza misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.#T2#
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Souza defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wayne throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for De Souza.#T3#
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Wayne connects with a single shot there.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick.
De Souza is looking to counter the offense by Wayne and move into the clinch.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Wayne.
A shot to the body from Wayne misses
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
De Souza clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wayne misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Wayne controls his hands.
Wayne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wayne is looking to control De Souza's arms but De Souza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wayne has his back to the cage.
Wayne misses with some punches.
Wayne blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Wayne gets through De Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Souza.
Wayne misses with some punches.
Wayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wayne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wayne misses with the head strike.
De Souza 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.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Souza scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
De Souza forces Wayne back against the cage and clinches.
Wayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Wayne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Wayne cracks De Souza with a nice body shot.
Wayne can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by De Souza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza is leaning against Wayne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wayne.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Souza.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
A short uppercut from Wayne.
De Souza blocking some punches.
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wayne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short left from De Souza.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexsandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lil Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
De Souza misses with the head strike.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Wayne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne has De Souza pressed against the cage.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Wayne misses with a body punch.
De Souza misses with some punches. #T3#
Wayne takes a shot to the head.
De Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
De Souza scores with a shot to the side of Wayne's head.
Wayne scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza misses with some punches.
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wayne prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Souza lands a nice uppercut.
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!
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Wayne controls the action.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Wayne!
A victorious Lil Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 503
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
De Souza drops his hands momentarily and Lamb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lamb slips under a jab from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Lamb counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza throws a leg kick which misses Lamb's front leg but catches the back leg as Lamb tries to avoid it.
Lamb has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Lamb is out of range.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamb.
De Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lamb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamb throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Lamb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Lamb there.
Lamb lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by De Souza.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamb throws a series of punches but De Souza avoids them all with ease. #T1#
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lamb looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
Lamb misses with a body shot.
Lamb throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb moves away from the strike by De Souza.
De Souza slips under a jab from Lamb.
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Lamb missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And De Souza responds with a good body kick, but Lamb manages to step out the way in time.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Lamb saw that one coming.
Lamb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Souza.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Lamb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Souza sprawls well initially but Lamb persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
De Souza has one foot on Lamb's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Lamb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
De Souza pulls Lamb in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lamb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Souza controlling Lamb's posture.
Lamb controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Souza working a defensive guard here. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lamb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Souza told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lamb has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lamb is in close to De Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Lamb drops back looking for a leg! De Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Souza manages to kick Lamb off! Lamb jumps back into De Souza's guard.
Lamb scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamb sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamb throwing strikes but missing.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Lamb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Souza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamb scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lamb shoots in for a double leg but De Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamb swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Souza with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
Lamb with a hook.
Lamb scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Souza in his tracks.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lamb misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
De Souza feints a counter leg kick.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lamb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza slips a jab from Lamb.#T1#
De Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
Darren Lamb is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Souza slips a jab from Lamb.
Lamb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Lamb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Lamb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Souza moves out of range as Lamb strikes.
Lamb shoots for a double leg takedown but De Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Lamb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darren Lamb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Lamb persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Lamb throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamb moves away from the strike by De Souza.
A quick step to the side and Lamb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lamb.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamb was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Lamb's leg but Lamb calmly moves out of range.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Lamb ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head.
Lamb fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Lamb.
Lamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Lamb lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by De Souza - just one landing.
Lamb swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Lamb avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by De Souza - just one landing.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Lamb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lamb moves away from the strike by De Souza.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws a lazy head kick
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lamb dives in for a single leg takedown but De Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Lamb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamb lands with a shot to the body.
De Souza swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
De Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
De Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Lamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Lamb misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb throws a lazy uppercut
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lamb swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb misses with a two punch combination.
Lamb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Souza pinned against the cage. De Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb scores with a body shot. #T1#
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Lamb slips the punch.
Lamb swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Lamb had a free shot at his head there.
Lamb throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Lamb staying out of range there.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Lamb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
Lamb slips under a jab.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamb throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Lamb misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Lamb 's knee.
De Souza swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamb.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Lamb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Lamb misses with a body shot.
It seemed like De Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamb misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
Lamb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Souza makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lamb really felt that one!
De Souza throws a solid leg kick but Lamb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Souza.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Lamb sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Lamb misses with a straight right.
Lamb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lamb tries for a takedown but De Souza circles away easily
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
Lamb fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb lands with a nice body punch.
Lamb misses the shot to the body.
Lamb blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Lamb is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Souza's half guard.#ES2#
De Souza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lamb keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Lamb throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lambs head.
De Souza tries a body shot but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb wants to take the fight to the mat but De Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamb blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Lamb tries to pull guard but De Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lamb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamb working aggressively here.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Souza lands with a light punch inside.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Lamb.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Souza. #BC#
Lamb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza really dominated that round.
That's time! Lamb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Souza. Lamb shrugs it off though.
Lamb tries for a takedown but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Lamb sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lamb if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Lamb. Beautiful body shot.
Lamb misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamb misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Lamb 's knee.
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
Lamb checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
Lamb connects with a crisp jab.
Lamb slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamb.
De Souza feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
De Souza avoids the body shot from Lamb.
De Souza defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Lamb avoids it.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lamb will feel that in the morning.
Lamb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Souza - that will leave a mark!
De Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Lamb moved out of range nicely.
Lamb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamb shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Lamb is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Lamb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamb will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lamb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza clobbers Lamb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Souza - that will leave a mark!
Lamb just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamb.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Lamb scores with a jab.
Lamb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb misses the body punch
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamb is out of range.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Lamb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Lamb.
Nice body kick from De Souza.
Lamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Lamb.#T4#
De Souza cracks the inside of Lamb's front leg.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamb throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamb misses the shot to the body.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Lamb missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Lamb steps away.
De Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lamb lands a head shot.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
De Souza lands a jab.
De Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza tries a quick counter leg kick but Lamb is wise to it.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamb swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
De Souza replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lamb blocks it well.
Lamb connects with a looping right hand.
Lamb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamb.
Lamb throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
De Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza takes a swing at Lamb's ribcage but misses.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamb.
De Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamb feinted with a counter takedown.
Lamb stuns De Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lamb misses the target.
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Lamb moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
It seemed like De Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Souza throws a hook but Lamb avoids it easily.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamb throws out the jab.
And De Souza responds with a good body kick, but Lamb manages to step out the way in time.
Lamb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza slips a straight right by Lamb.
De Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamb throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Lamb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Lamb misses.
De Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamb misses with a body shot
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Lamb.
De Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Lamb.
Lamb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamb throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lamb steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Lamb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab. #T4#
Lamb loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Souza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza works the jab nicely.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
De Souza lands with a straight right. Lamb didn't see that one coming.
Lamb scores with a nice right hand.
Lamb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexsandro De Souza.
Well De Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza lands a jab to Templeton's midsection.
De Souza cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by De Souza.
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Templeton had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
De Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Souza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza wants to clinch
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Templeton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
De Souza slips a jab from Templeton.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Templeton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Templeton there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Souza has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza fakes the leg kick and cracks Templeton in the body.
De Souza looks to clinch
and Templeton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Souza thinking.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
De Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Templeton throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by De Souza - just one landing.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza delivers a nice body kick.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza lands a body shot.
Templeton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Templeton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Souza really felt that one!
De Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Templeton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Souza wants to clinch.#T4#
Templeton misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Souza's head.
A cross from De Souza lands.
De Souza digs a good body shot into Templeton's ribs.
Templeton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from De Souza tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
De Souza drives through and clinches with Templeton against the cage.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Templeton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
Templeton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza slips a straight right by Templeton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from De Souza finds it's target.
Templeton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
De Souza tries to clinch there but Templeton circles away.
Nice defenses there by Templeton.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Templeton misses
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Templeton takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
De Souza lands with a nice body kick.
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!
De Souza avoids the body shot from Templeton.
De Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton thuds a left hand into De Souza's body.
Templeton thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Templeton takes one to the chin there.
De Souza closes the distance but Templeton moves to the side
and Templeton counters with a nice body shot.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.#T3#
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Templeton if he has to take too many more of those.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
De Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Souza feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down. #T4##CL2#
De Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Templeton, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
Templeton wants to get back to striking at distance but De Souza won't allow it. #BC#
Templeton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Templeton throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Templeton's head back.
De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Templeton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Souza misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Templeton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
De Souza scores with a jab.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Nice cross by De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Templeton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Souza takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
A cross from De Souza lands.
Templeton lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templeton misses with a shot to the body
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by De Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
De Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Templeton throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza works Templeton's body with a nice hook.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton moves away from the strike by De Souza.
Templeton throws a shot to the body.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Templeton blocks a jab.
Templeton misses with a hook.
De Souza moves in looking to clinch but Templeton pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
De Souza throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Templeton's hands.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Templeton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
De Souza cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Templeton moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
Templeton misses with a looping right.
Templeton lands with a hook. De Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Templeton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton with a jab.
Templeton staying out of range there.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton throws a lazy uppercut
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Souza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Templeton takes a step back to recover.
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Templeton throws a sloppy body shot
and De Souza counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Templeton misses with a combination
and De Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Templeton 's knee.
De Souza cracks Templeton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Templeton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
De Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.#T3#
Templeton scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one.
De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templeton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
De Souza lands with a cross.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from De Souza
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Souza throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.#T4#
De Souza throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Souza lands with a nice body kick.
De Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Souza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.
Templeton lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.#T1#
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
De Souza feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
A swing and a miss from Templeton.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. Templeton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Souza jabs at Templeton's body.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
Templeton misses with a right hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Souza takes a step back to recover.
Templeton throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Templeton saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
De Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Templeton misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
De Souza scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Souza throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
De Souza connects with a jab.
Templeton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Souza's head backwards.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton slips under a jab.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
De Souza scores with a nice strike.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Souza misses with an uppercut
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexsandro De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 499
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
De Souza wants to land a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
Good exchange - Fakiiri coming out on top.
Fakiiri scores with a nice head shot.
De Souza misses with a body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a nice body shot.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs.
A cross from Fakiiri lands.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
Fakiiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fakiiri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a push kick but De Souza slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Fakiiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fakiiri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the body
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fakiiri flicks out a counter leg kick but De Souza steps away.
Fakiiri thumps De Souza with a low kick.
Fakiiri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Fakiiri moves to clinch but De Souza breaks away
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Fakiiri misses. #T2#
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fakiiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fakiiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fakiiri lands a head shot.
Fakiiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Souza's head backwards.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body punch
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Fakiiri.
De Souza moves out of range as Fakiiri throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri thows a leg kick but De Souza checks it
and De Souza counters with a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fakiiri, as that shot connected.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fakiiri tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Fakiiri tries to clinch but De Souza moves out of range.
Fakiiri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri digs a good hook to De Souza's body.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Fakiiri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Fakiiri's ribcage. Fakiiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fakiiri catches De Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fakiiri, right into the meat.
Fakiiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.
Fakiiri scoring well with a low kick there.
De Souza throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Fakiiri avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. De Souza shakes it off.
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri closes the distance but De Souza moves to the side
and De Souza counters with a nice body shot.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fakiiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by De Souza - just one landing.
De Souza misses with a leg kick.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fakiiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fakiiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fakiiri connects with a crisp jab.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza keeps Fakiiri at a distance using the push kick.
Fakiiri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fakiiri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fakiiri is breathing heavily.
Fakiiri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fakiiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Souza swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Fakiiri connects with a body shot.
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fakiiri scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Fakiiri tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fakiiri.
De Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Fakiiri off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Fakiiri down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fakiiri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.#T4#
De Souza connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
Fakiiri is rocked!
De Souza throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Fakiiri is still on wobbly legs! Can De Souza finish him?
Fakiiri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
Fakiiri throws an off balance right hand
and De Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fakiiri thinking.
De Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri motions for De Souza to come forward. Fakiiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice cross by Fakiiri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza lands a body shot.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and De Souza counters with a head kick that drops Fakiiri to the mat! Fakiiri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a crisp right that sends Fakiiri to the canvas! De Souza follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Alexsandro De Souza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 495
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Templeton thuds a left hand into De Souza's body.
De Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Templeton connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
That kick from De Souza tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Jab from De Souza.
Templeton lands an overhand right.
De Souza darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Templeton gets tackled into the cage by De Souza. De Souza maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land.
De Souza digs a right hand into Templeton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Templeton's gas tank.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch.
Templeton throws a good cross that connects.
Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Templeton.
Templeton connects with a single shot there.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton is looking to wear down De Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!#T2#
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws a low kick, looking for De Souza's leg but De Souza calmly moves out of range.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza jabs at Templeton's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Templeton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
De Souza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Templeton counters with a nice body shot.
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Templeton punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza throws a counter combo.
Templeton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
De Souza jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Templeton lands a jab-cross combination.
De Souza lands a front kick.
Templeton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Templeton misses.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
Templeton digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.#T4#
De Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Templeton misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Templeton shrugs it off.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Templeton.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Templeton's defenses.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Templeton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Templeton throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templeton checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
Templeton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton misses with a straight left.
De Souza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton is looking to chop away at De Souza's legs.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Souza. That did some damage!
De Souza throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Templeton slips under a jab from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Templeton throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton throws a leg kick but De Souza moved away.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Templeton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
Templeton misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
De Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Templeton's head.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by De Souza.
Templeton misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
A left lands for De Souza.
De Souza lands a body shot. #T2#
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza with a jab.
Templeton checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templeton to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from De Souza.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
A countering left hand to the body from De Souza misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Templeton lands a jab-cross combination.
Templeton misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and De Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton blocks an uppercut. #T3#
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton has had enough of the clinch but De Souza keeps him there for the moment.
De Souza tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton is trying to break free.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
Templeton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for De Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land. #T4#
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton is looking to break free of the clinch but De Souza has double underhooks.
De Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton is trying to break free.
Templeton tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with some punches.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton tries to break the clinch but De Souza is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from De Souza.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
Templeton wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Templeton misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza throws a front kick that sends Templeton stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton lands with a nice body kick.
Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
De Souza cracks a nice hook into Templeton's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
De Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Templeton's head.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Souza wants to slow Templeton down by chopping away at his legs.
Templeton throws out a leg kick but De Souza moves out of range and Templeton only half commits.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Templeton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templeton fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Souza just manages to avoid it.
Templeton moves forwards but De Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
De Souza lands a front kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
De Souza swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
De Souza cracks Templeton with a good jab.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from De Souza.
De Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Templeton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Souza checks it well.
Templeton misses the body punch
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Templeton misses with a body shot. #T3#
De Souza moves out of range as Templeton strikes.
Templeton missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templeton lands a lovely overhand right.
Templeton thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templeton throws out the jab.
De Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Souza cracks Templeton with an open hand slap.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Templeton. #T4#
Templeton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Templeton throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza with a nice cross.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Templeton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza jabs Templeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza misses with a body shot
and Templeton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Templeton avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
De Souza scores with a nice strike.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton looks to throw a body kick
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Souza.
De Souza digs a good hook to Templeton's body.
De Souza defending well as Templeton loads up on a big left hand.
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Templeton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Souza digs a good hook to Templeton's body.
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!
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Templeton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Templeton.
De Souza slips a jab from Templeton.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Templeton in his tracks.
De Souza scores with a jab to the head.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
De Souza tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
De Souza lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Templeton is rocked!
Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Templeton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
De Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Templeton seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza. #T2#
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Templeton tries to break free but De Souza pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
A frustrated look appears on Templeton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templeton takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
De Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Templeton's head.
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Templeton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Souza momentarily.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
De Souza misses the jab.
Templeton tried to counter with a leg kick but De Souza avoided it.
Templeton checks a low kick from De Souza.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Templeton in his tracks.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
De Souza lands a nice looking body kick.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
Templeton throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Souza moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick. #T4#
Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
De Souza stuns Templeton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton checks a leg kick nicely.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
De Souza moves forwards but Templeton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
De Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templeton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Templeton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Templeton.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
Templeton misses with a few strikes there.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Templeton misses with a straight right.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton misses with a left hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton works De Souza's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
De Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Templeton.
De Souza throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Templeton controls the action.
Templeton prevents a body shot from De Souza.
A short left from Templeton.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
Templeton wants to break free but De Souza has control.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Templeton's efforts to push away.
Templeton is trying to force a seperation but De Souza has the dominant position.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Templeton is trying to break free.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Templeton. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but De Souza checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Templeton avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Templeton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza dips to his left and cracks Templeton with an uppercut!
De Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Souza sizes up Templeton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Templeton motions for De Souza to come forward. Templeton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!
De Souza lands with a cross.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
De Souza with a jab.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a left to the body.
De Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Templeton misses with a two punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
Templeton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza is the new lightweight champion!
Alexsandro De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Manta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manta misses with a looping right.
Manta throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Souza misses with a hook. Manta ducked under it nicely.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manta will feel that in the morning.
Manta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manta scores with a hook.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manta.
Manta with a nice cross.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from De Souza misses.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Souza.#T1#
Manta looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
Manta avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manta misses with a lunging right hand
and Manta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Manta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Manta.
We've been informed that De Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manta throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manta misses with a body shot. #T2#
Manta throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manta avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manta looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Manta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Manta looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Manta.
Manta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza slips under a jab from Manta.
Manta throws a leg kick which misses De Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as De Souza tries to avoid it.
De Souza scores with the left hand. Manta knows he should have avoided that one.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Manta misses. #T3#
Manta looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
It looked like Manta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Souza.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
De Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manta misses with a looping left.
Manta jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Manta sees coming a mile off.
Manta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manta's sensitive parts.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Manta misses the target.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manta.#T4#
Manta blocks the body kick.
Manta misses with a right hand
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manta throws out the jab.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Manta quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manta digs a good hook to De Souza's body.
De Souza throws a hook but Manta blocks it.
De Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Manta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Souza takes one on the button.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
Manta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manta ducks right into an uppercut from De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manta misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
Manta looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Manta misses with a combination
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Manta throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Manta counters with a solid body kick.
Manta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manta misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Manta lands a leg kick that knocks De Souza off balance momentarily.
Manta throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manta to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manta.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Manta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A jab from Manta misses.
Manta throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manta's knee momentarily.
Manta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
Manta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Manta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza slips a straight right by Manta.
Manta takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza blocks a jab.
Manta throws a leg kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Manta avoids it.
De Souza lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manta.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza. #T2#
Manta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manta misses with a looping left.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Manta avoids it with no problem.
Manta misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like De Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Manta blocks the low kick.
A cross from Manta lands.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manta is able to avoid easily.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Souza looks for the body kick but Manta saw that one coming.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Manta backing away here, and De Souza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Manta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Souza's hands.#T3#
Manta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manta slips a straight right by De Souza.
Manta throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Manta just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manta.
Nice uppercut there from Manta.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manta's hands.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Manta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Manta's defenses.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
Manta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Manta throws a body shot but no joy.
Manta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza connects with a body shot that sends Manta's belly button to the back.
Manta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
Manta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manta throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manta.
De Souza throws a body punch but Manta moves out of range.
Manta tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
Manta moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
De Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manta.
A leg kick checked by De Souza.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Manta throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Manta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Souza drops his hands momentarily and Manta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manta misses with a body shot.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
De Souza wants to clinch up but Manta keeps it at a distance.
De Souza thows a body kick. Manta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manta connects with the punch.
Manta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Manta.
De Souza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manta - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza stuns Manta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Manta moves away and avoids it.
Manta pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Manta settles back down.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body. Manta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manta blocks a jab.
Manta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Souza slips under a jab from Manta.
De Souza throws a hook but Manta avoids it easily.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Manta sees coming a mile off.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manta defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Manta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Federico Manta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manta misses with a hook.
De Souza cracks the inside of Manta's front leg.
Manta lands a leg kick that knocks De Souza off balance momentarily.
De Souza cracks Manta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manta lands a nice shot to the body.
Manta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manta connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Manta.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Manta.
Manta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Manta misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Nice jab there from De Souza.
Manta stuns De Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manta moves away.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manta looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza thuds his right hand into Manta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manta throws a body kick that misses.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
Manta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manta doesn't seem bothered though.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Souza lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manta misses with a body shot. #T4#
Manta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manta doesn't seem bothered though.
De Souza digs a good hook to Manta's body.
De Souza clobbers Manta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manta misses with a body kick.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manta cracks De Souza with a good jab.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manta. That's going to slow De Souza down.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Manta jabs at De Souza's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Souza thuds a left hand into Manta's body.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
An out of breath Alexsandro De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Federico Manta spoke after the fight, saying 'I bow down to your excellence sir.'.

Event: CEC 486
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Manta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manta takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Manta checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Manta saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manta connects with a right hand. De Souza shakes it off.
Manta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manta throws a shot to the body.
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Federico Manta has been cut.
Manta throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Souza.
De Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
De Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manta on the side of the head. #CL#
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Manta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manta blocking some punches.
Manta prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Manta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands with a left to the head.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Manta misses with some punches.
De Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manta.
Manta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
De Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manta throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza lands a left hand.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
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!
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Manta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manta misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta throws a head punch that misses.
Manta tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza dodges an elbow strike from Manta.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Manta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Manta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Manta.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Manta.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Manta controls his hands.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Manta.
Manta lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Souza - that landed with a thud.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza. #T3#
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Manta controls the action.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
Manta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Manta avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
Manta lands with a left to the head.
Manta scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
Manta lands a nice elbow.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Manta.
Manta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza blocks an elbow strike from Manta.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manta.
De Souza is leaning against Manta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manta throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Souza blocks an elbow strike from Manta.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Good body shot from Manta.
Manta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manta.
Manta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manta pushes off an throws an elbow but De Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manta digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manta blocking some punches.
De Souza avoids the elbow strike from Manta, against the cage.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Federico Manta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Manta had a free shot at his head there.
Manta scores with a kick to the body.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza motions for Manta to come forward. De Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manta throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manta.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manta, as that shot connected.
Manta just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza takes one to the chin there.
Manta clobbers De Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Manta moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
De Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Manta.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Manta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza tries a low kick but Manta avoids it.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Manta ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza takes a swing at Manta's ribcage but misses.
De Souza drops his hands momentarily and Manta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manta throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Manta tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
A nice side step and De Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Manta saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Manta throws a lazy uppercut
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manta's knee momentarily.
Manta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Manta throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza swings for the body but Manta moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manta.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as De Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Manta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manta throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Manta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Manta.
De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Manta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Manta is looking to counter the offense by De Souza and move into the clinch.
De Souza throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Manta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Manta.
Manta misses with an elbow strike.
De Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Manta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Manta tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manta.
De Souza lands a left hand.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
Federico Manta has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza blocking some punches.
De Souza lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Manta is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Manta - that landed with a thud.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Manta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Souza avoids a wild elbow strike from Manta.
Manta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manta throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
A hook to the body from Manta.
Manta misses with some punches.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Manta controls the action.
Manta lands with a light punch inside.
Manta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta working aggressively here.
Manta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Federico Manta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manta ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Manta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manta finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
Manta seems to have got his legs back now.
De Souza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Manta slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Souza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manta misses with a looping right.
Manta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Manta pushes him away.#T1#
Manta throws a leg kick
and De Souza makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manta really felt that one!
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manta can pounce on him.
Manta misses with a kick to the body.
Manta misses with a left hand
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Manta as he checks the leg kick.
Manta moves away from the strike by De Souza. #CL2#
De Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Manta on the inside.
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza tries a body shot but Manta blocks it.
Manta struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Manta fails to land.
Manta lands a body shot.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Alexsandro De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
Manta misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manta misses with a body punch.
Manta tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from De Souza - that landed with a thud.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
Manta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Souza's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
Manta misses with some punches.
A short right from De Souza.
Manta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Manta takes a shot to the head.
Manta misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
De Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manta or not.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza digs a right hand into Manta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manta's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manta misses with the head strike.
Manta blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
Manta misses with some punches.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Manta.
Manta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Souza avoids a wild elbow strike from Manta.
De Souza lands a body punch.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Manta.
De Souza lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Manta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza scores with a shot to the side of Manta's head.
De Souza pushes Manta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Manta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manta prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Manta avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Manta controls his hands.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Manta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manta backwards.
Manta is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manta works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manta blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexsandro De Souza.
I think Manta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 485 OLYMPICS
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
De Souza throws a body kick that misses.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Souza lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a solid leg kick but Hogan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Souza.
De Souza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hogan needs to keep his hands up - De Souza had a free shot at his head there.
De Souza throws out a leg kick but Hogan moves out of range and De Souza only half commits.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan lands a jab to the head.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Hogan lands a leg kick that knocks De Souza off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from De Souza.
De Souza throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.#T1#
De Souza checks the leg kick.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hogan throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hogan.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
Hogan throws a series of punches but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Hogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza slips a jab from Hogan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Hogan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Souza checks a leg kick. #T2#
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
As Hogan backs away, De Souza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Hogan is predictable there
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan checks the leg kick.
De Souza lands a jab to Hogan's midsection.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
De Souza fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hogan just manages to avoid it.
Hogan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hogan moves out of range as De Souza strikes.
De Souza cracks a nice hook into Hogan's ribs.
De Souza thows a body kick. Hogan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Souza connects with a crisp jab.
Hogan misses with a hook to the body
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Hogan jabs at De Souza's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hogan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Souza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
De Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hogan misses with a body shot.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hogan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hogan.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Hogan sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Souza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
Nice shot lands for Hogan.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts. #T4#
Hogan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan throws a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
Hogan blocks a leg kick.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza throws a leg kick but Hogan checks it.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Hogan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hogan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from De Souza misses.
De Souza misses with a low kick as Hogan jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hogan does it's job there.
Hogan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from De Souza misses its target.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and De Souza moves out of range easily.
Hogan moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Souza.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by De Souza as he checks the leg kick.
De Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
De Souza throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
De Souza looks to land a body kick but Hogan moved away.
Hogan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Souza moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
A jab from De Souza misses.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Hogan scores with a four punch combination!
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Hogan's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
Hogan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hogan throws a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza misses with a hook.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza misses with an uppercut
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hogan. Hogan obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza throws a low kick but Hogan avoids it.
Hogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Hogan both land. Nice combination.
Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza works Hogan's body with a nice hook.
Hogan throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
De Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hogan misses with a looping right.#T3#
Hogan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Hogan throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
Hogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Souza takes a swing at Hogan's ribcage but misses.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Hogan saw that one coming.
De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Hogan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Souza counters with a body kick.
Hogan misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Souza scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by De Souza.
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hogan.
De Souza throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by De Souza.
De Souza checks a low kick from Hogan.
Hogan checks a leg kick.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hogan misses.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan misses with a leg kick.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogan is able to avoid easily.
De Souza misses with a left hand
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza scores with a nice strike.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Hogan misses its intended target.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
Hogan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hogan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza throwing a counter right hand but Hogan manages to avoid it.
Hogan misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Souza lands with a shot to the body.
De Souza moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Hogan avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza throws a leg kick which misses Hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogan tries to avoid it.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Hogan thumps De Souza with a low kick.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Hogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan lands a head shot.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
De Souza throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan throws a counter combo.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hogan has time to react.
A big left from Hogan misses.
A big left from Hogan misses.
De Souza thumps Hogan with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - De Souza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hogan. That one must have hurt.
Hogan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
A jab from De Souza does it's job there.
Hogan scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Hogan misses with a body shot.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hogan misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza feints and then cracks Hogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hogan down.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hogan with a jab.
Hogan scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one.
De Souza slips under a jab.
It looked like De Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hogan.
Hogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hogan misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
Hogan throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hogan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Souza looks to land a combination but Hogan avoids it well.
Hogan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Hogan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Souza.
De Souza moves out of range as Hogan throws a body kick.
Hogan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hogan misses the body punch
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hogan to score with a decent uppercut.
De Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hogan.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
Hogan scoring well with a low kick there.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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 Alexsandro De Souza.
Well De Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 482
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##TD#
Mazzola feints and as De Souza raises his hands in defense, Mazzola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzola wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazzola keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Souza's head.
We've been hearing that Mazzola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mazzola throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazzola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Souza looking to control. #T1#
Mazzola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazzola wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazzola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
Mazzola controlling from the top position.
Mazzola trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazzola throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza stuns Mazzola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mazzola is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Mazzola moved out of range.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Mazzola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Mazzola lands a really nice looking cross but De Souza seems unphased.
De Souza cracks Mazzola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mazzola tries to land a body kick
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Mazzola's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza jabs Mazzola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by De Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Mazzola wants to land a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Mazzola throws a sloppy head kick
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mazzola lands a jab.
De Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazzola counters with a straight right hand.
Mazzola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Mazzola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazzola there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazzola has time to react.
Laverne Mazzola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mazzola throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mazzola misses with a takedown
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Mazzola throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzola slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Souza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Mazzola avoids it with no problem.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Mazzola counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
That kick from Mazzola tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mazzola looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from De Souza misses.
De Souza feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
De Souza feints and then cracks Mazzola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mazzola down.
Mazzola misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
De Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzola dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Mazzola misses the jab.
De Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazzola with a body shot.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Mazzola shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Mazzola.
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by De Souza as he checks the leg kick.
De Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Souza slips a jab from Mazzola.
De Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mazzola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzola blocks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mazzola finds it's target.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mazzola.
An inside leg kick lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Souza in his tracks. #TD#
Mazzola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzola is working away from the top position though.
Mazzola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De Souza wants to control but Mazzola is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mazzola drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzola lands a nice short elbow.
Mazzola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Mazzola there.
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. Mazzola connects with a nice short shot to De Souza's temple.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Mazzola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Mazzola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazzola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mazzola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mazzola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though.
Mazzola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Souza's head.
Mazzola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Souza to regain full guard.
Mazzola sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Souza looking to control. #T3#
Mazzola is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Mazzola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazzola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses.
De Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazzola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazzola lands a couple of digs.
Mazzola trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Mazzola throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Mazzola from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazzola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Souza.
Mazzola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Mazzola misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzola ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Mazzola misses the target.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola.
Mazzola moves to clinch but De Souza breaks away
and De Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza thinks about the counter body kick.
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!
Mazzola scores with a punch to the head.
Mazzola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Mazzola backs off De Souza throws a huge counter combo but Mazzola manages to avoid it all.
Mazzola fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laverne Mazzola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Mazzola checks it.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazzola.
De Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mazzola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Souza throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Mazzola settles back down.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Mazzola avoids it.
A jab from Mazzola misses.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mazzola wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Mazzola blocks a head kick by De Souza.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza. #T1#
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Mazzola.
Mazzola cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
Mazzola scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza throws a body punch but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza throws a front kick aimed at Mazzola's knee but Mazzola avoids it well.
De Souza with a nice cross.
Mazzola throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mazzola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazzola is wise to it.
Mazzola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola misses with an uppercut
and Mazzola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
De Souza swings for the body but Mazzola moves out of range.
Mazzola connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mazzola misses with a hook to the body
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
A low kick from Mazzola misses
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Mazzola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mazzola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzola's shoulder, as Mazzola tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
De Souza throws a hook but Mazzola avoids it easily.
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Mazzola misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzola throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzola walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
A low kick from Mazzola is predictable there
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Mazzola.
Mazzola throws a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mazzola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mazzola throws a leg kick but De Souza moved away.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Mazzola avoids it with no problem.
Mazzola throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Mazzola walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Mazzola takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
Mazzola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazzola throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
De Souza is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazzola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Mazzola shakes it off.
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
Mazzola tries to score with a low kick but De Souza moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
Mazzola misses with a looping left.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazzola steps away.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
Mazzola lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
Mazzola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazzola throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Mazzola misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzola misses the target.
De Souza scores with a hook.
Mazzola takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Souza 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
De Souza takes one to the chin there.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
Crunch! Volkov slams his shin into De Souza's torso.
A low kick from Volkov is predictable there
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that De Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Volkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkov walks into a jab.#T1#
De Souza throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Volkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Volkov moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov gets through De Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Volkov.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Good body shot from De Souza.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Souza as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Souza. #T4#
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Volkov tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.
An inside leg kick from De Souza misses.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Volkov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza throws a shot to the body. #T1#
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Souza thinking.
Volkov sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkov will feel that in the morning.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Volkov wants to slow De Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
De Souza follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
De Souza throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Volkov, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov slips under a jab.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov is looking to counter punch.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.#T3#
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov lands with a nice body punch.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza avoids the head kick by Volkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Souza. De Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkov sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volkov scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza jabs Volkov right on the nose. Volkov blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov thows a leg kick but De Souza checks it
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov takes one on the button.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza tries a quick counter leg kick but Volkov is wise to it.
Good shot there by De Souza.
De Souza throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
De Souza is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
De Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Volkov slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Volkov misses with a hook.
De Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Souza throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Souza.
De Souza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Volkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkov misses the target.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
De Souza motions for Volkov to come forward. De Souza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
De Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza slips under a jab.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Souza at a distance.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volkov motions for De Souza to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Volkov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow De Souza down.
Volkov throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.

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 Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am proud communist.'.

Event: CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Manta cracks De Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manta.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Manta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manta lands with a kick to the temple. De Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Manta throws a sloppy head kick and De Souza moves out of range easily.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Souza.
Manta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Souza's calf.
Manta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manta misses with a hook.
Manta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta takes one to the side of the head.
De Souza lands a head kick. Manta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Manta's head but Manta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Manta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Manta with a nice cross.#T1#
Manta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Manta throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Manta down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manta.
Manta misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manta is out of range.
Manta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manta.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Manta's shoulder, as Manta tries to avoid the shot.
Manta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza moves out of range as Manta strikes.#T2#
De Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manta on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza lands a head kick!
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Manta cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
Manta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Souza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Manta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manta throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Manta throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
Manta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza staying out of range there.#T3#
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manta misses with a takedown attempt - De Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Souza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manta misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manta throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Manta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Manta misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
Manta throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Manta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manta slips a straight right by De Souza.#T4#
Manta throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza lands a nice hook to Manta's body. Manta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Manta.
Alexsandro De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Manta off balance momentarily.
Manta looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manta doesn't seem phased though.
Manta throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
A head kick from Manta lands but De Souza takes it in his stride.
Manta takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Manta rushes De Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manta struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Manta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Manta controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manta throws an elbow but misses.
Manta can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manta.
Manta checks a low kick from De Souza.
Manta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manta is looking to slow De Souza down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of De Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza misses with a hook. Manta ducked under it nicely.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manta scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one.
Manta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manta connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Manta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
Manta slips under a jab.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
De Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
De Souza cracks Manta with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Manta misses with a low kick as De Souza jumps back.
Manta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manta throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick.
Manta motions for De Souza to come forward. Manta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
Manta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manta misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely. #T2#
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manta.
Manta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Manta.
A jab from De Souza misses.
De Souza connects with a body shot that sends Manta's belly button to the back.
Manta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manta throws a sloppy head kick and De Souza moves out of range easily.
Manta misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Manta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Manta ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Manta - just one landing.
De Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Manta.#T3#
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manta was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
De Souza throws a hook but Manta blocks it.
Manta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
Manta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Manta lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
Nice uppercut lands for De Souza. That snapped Manta's head back.
Manta blocks the body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
Manta takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Manta misses.
Manta misses with a head kick.
Manta misses the body punch
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manta misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza dips to his left and cracks Manta with an uppercut!
De Souza lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as De Souza blocks the low kick.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Manta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Manta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manta works the jab nicely.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
De Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manta missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Manta lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Manta shoots in and drives through. De Souza sprawls well.
Manta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manta. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Manta with a nice cross.
Manta connects with a crisp jab.
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Manta looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza thumps Manta with a low kick.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Manta.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza misses with a straight right. #T1#
Manta throws a leg kick
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Manta slips a jab from De Souza.
Manta throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza digs a good hook to Manta's body.
A jab from De Souza misses.
Manta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat. #CL2#
Manta clinches.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Manta.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manta can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Manta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Souza tries a body shot but Manta blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from De Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Federico Manta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manta lands a shoulder strike.
De Souza is leaning against Manta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from De Souza.
Manta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Manta fails to land.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
Manta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Manta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Federico Manta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manta lands a damaging elbow.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Manta.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
Manta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from De Souza. #BC#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Souza drops his hands momentarily and Manta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - De Souza scores with a four punch combination!#T3#
Manta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manta misses with a looping left.
Manta blocks the body kick.
Manta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Manta cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manta throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Manta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
De Souza connects with the punch.#CL2#
Manta has De Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Manta tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Manta back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Manta. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from De Souza. #T4#
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manta pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manta prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Manta working aggressively here.
Manta blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Manta tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Manta back against the cage.
Manta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manta.
Manta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manta can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Manta takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
De Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manta walks into a jab.
Manta throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Manta throws an off balance right hand
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Manta is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
A relieved looking Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Tillman staying out of range there.
De Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tillman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Tillman counters with a body kick.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Tillman.
De Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
Tillman throws a poor cross that misses
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tillman lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza swings for the body but Tillman moves out of range.
Tillman throws out a counter right but De Souza avoids it with no problem.
De Souza lunges at Tillman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tillman's hand.
Tillman throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Souza.
A big left from Tillman misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza moves away from the strike by Tillman.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tillman - the referee stops the clock and De Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tillman. De Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.#CL#
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman working aggressively here.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Tillman.
Tillman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Tillman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tillman blocking some punches. #T2#
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tillman working aggressively here.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza misses with a body punch.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza lands a body punch.
Tillman misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Tillman.
De Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Tillman controls his hands.
Tillman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Tillman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza works on Tillman's body with a couple of short punches.
Tillman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Tillman.
Tillman displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Souza up against the cage.#T4#
Tillman blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman misses with the head strike.
De Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tillman misses with a punch to the body.
Tillman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tillman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillman throws a head punch that misses.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Tillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tillman.
Tillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tillman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.
Tillman misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tillman cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Tillman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tillman.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza lands a head kick. Tillman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tillman misses with a body kick.
De Souza is looking to counter with a body kick.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza looks to land a left hand but Tillman moved out of range nicely.
De Souza checks a low kick from Tillman.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tillman throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Tillman moves out of range of the leg kick from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza takes a swing at Tillman's ribcage but misses.
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Souza feints and then cracks Tillman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tillman down. #CL#
De Souza forces Tillman back against the cage and clinches.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
De Souza lands an uppercut.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from De Souza.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Tillman leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tillman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Tillman.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Alexsandro De Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tillman tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Tillman is trying to break free.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Tillman gets through De Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
De Souza misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
Tillman blocks an uppercut.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tillman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Tillman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Tillman.
Tillman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman throws a leg kick
and Tillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tillman at a distance.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Tillman moves away and avoids it.
De Souza backing away here, and Tillman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Tillman misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Tillman shrugs it off.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tillman thumps De Souza with a low kick.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
Tillman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
Tillman lands a lovely overhand right.
Tillman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tillman throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman keeps De Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Crunch! Tillman slams his shin into De Souza's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
De Souza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tillman thinks about the counter body kick.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
Tillman drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tillman.
Tillman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Souza with a body shot.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Tillman.
Tillman looks to land a combination. De Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tillman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Tillman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tillman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tillman tries to clinch but De Souza is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
Tillman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Tillman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tillman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tillman misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Tillman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tillman misses with a body kick.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Tillman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Souza on the side of the head.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza cracks Tillman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Souza throws a hook but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pat Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tillman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tillman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza cracks Tillman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Souza.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tillman throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
A big left from Tillman misses.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Tillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza checks a low kick from Tillman.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tillman misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza lands a head kick!
Tillman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tillman pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Tillman settles back down.
De Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Tillman throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tillman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Tillman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tillman.
De Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tillman avoids it.
Tillman throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Tillman down.
Tillman misses with a low kick.
De Souza connects with a body shot.#T4#
Tillman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by De Souza.
Tillman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tillman.
De Souza throws a body punch but Tillman moves out of range.
De Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
De Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tillman finds it's way round the side to connect with De Souza's head.
Tillman throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza slips under a jab.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tillman staying out of range there.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Tillman's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tillman throws a lazy body kick
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Tillman.
Tillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saarenpaa tries to work over De Souza's front leg with a kick but De Souza checks it.
Saarenpaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saarenpaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza throws the left hand but Saarenpaa avoids the punch easily.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
Saarenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Saarenpaa's leg but Saarenpaa calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
Saarenpaa looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa catches De Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Souza thuds his shin into the meat of Saarenpaa's side.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saarenpaa.#T1#
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Saarenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Saarenpaa misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Saarenpaa shrugs it off.
Saarenpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice head shot.
Saarenpaa misses with a body shot.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
De Souza misses with a leg kick.
De Souza with a jab.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saarenpaa jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Saarenpaa staying out of range there.
Saarenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
De Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saarenpaa. Saarenpaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Souza with a jab.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
De Souza connects with a body shot.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
Saarenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saarenpaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saarenpaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saarenpaa is looking to score with low kicks.
De Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
De Souza throws a body punch but Saarenpaa moves out of range. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
Saarenpaa is looking to control De Souza's arms but De Souza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saarenpaa has his back to the cage.
Saarenpaa pushes off an throws an elbow but De Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saarenpaa trying to stall but De Souza improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Souza.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
De Souza tries a body shot but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza prevents Saarenpaa from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
A right hand to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saarenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
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!#BC#
Saarenpaa breaks the clinch. #CL#
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Saarenpaa.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saarenpaa with a body shot.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Saarenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Saarenpaa drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Saarenpaa misses its intended target.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
Saarenpaa jabs De Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saarenpaa's hands.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa misses the body punch
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Saarenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Saarenpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1##CL#
Saarenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saarenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Saarenpaa tries to break the clinch but De Souza is controlling the position.
Saarenpaa is working De Souza over against the cage.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Saarenpaa.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Saarenpaa avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
De Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saarenpaa. #T2#
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
Saarenpaa tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa misses with some punches.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from De Souza.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Saarenpaa.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Saarenpaa misses with the head strike.
Saarenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saarenpaa tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Saarenpaa back against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza. #BC#
Saarenpaa manages to break the clinch.
De Souza throws a hook but Saarenpaa avoids it easily.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Souza misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Saarenpaa.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a left to the body.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Saarenpaa motions for De Souza to come forward. Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Souza on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarenpaa.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saarenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Souza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saarenpaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saarenpaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza feints a counter leg kick.
De Souza checks a low kick from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saarenpaa throws a leg kick but De Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
Saarenpaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Saarenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saarenpaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza takes one on the button.
De Souza tries to clinch
and Saarenpaa counters with a series of strikes. De Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Saarenpaa blocks the body kick.
Saarenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Saarenpaa darts in trying to clinch
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
De Souza takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Saarenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saarenpaa lands with a cross.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saarenpaa will feel that in the morning.
Saarenpaa connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saarenpaa slips a straight right by De Souza.#T1#
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saarenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Souza thows a body kick. Saarenpaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as De Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
It looked like Saarenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saarenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Saarenpaa - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Saarenpaa.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mika Saarenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Saarenpaa avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Saarenpaa misses with a looping left.
Saarenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Saarenpaa ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza swings for the body but Saarenpaa moves out of range.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Saarenpaa is just out of range.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarenpaa.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Saarenpaa clinches up against the cage.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saarenpaa's elbow. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Saarenpaa controls the action.
Saarenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mika Saarenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Saarenpaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Saarenpaa. #T4#
De Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saarenpaa or not.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saarenpaa takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saarenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saarenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from De Souza.
A short uppercut from Saarenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saarenpaa.
De Souza avoiding damage as Saarenpaa throws knees to the body.
Saarenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a shot to the body.
De Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saarenpaa backwards.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch.

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 Mika Saarenpaa.
I think De Souza 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 458
Date: Jul 18, 2016

#R1#
De Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Souza.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Volkov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Souza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Volkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Volkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Volkov tries a low kick but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands with a nice body kick.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkov misses with the body kick
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws a combination. De Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Volkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) in the buildup to the fight.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
De Souza darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
De Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza blocking some punches.
De Souza misses with some punches.
De Souza misses with some punches.
Volkov wants to stall.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Souza. #T2#
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a left to the head.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Volkov's ribcage. Volkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Volkov as the two fighters clinch.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
De Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a body punch.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
De Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from De Souza on the inside.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Souza.
A right hook to the body lands for De Souza.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A short right from De Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkov.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
De Souza tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov lands a head shot.
De Souza moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from De Souza.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov is looking to chop away at De Souza's legs.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov ducks right into an uppercut from De Souza.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from De Souza.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Volkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Souza avoids the head kick by Volkov.
De Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkov throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Volkov backing away here, and De Souza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
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!
Volkov keeps De Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Volkov lands with a straight right. De Souza didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Volkov throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Volkov lands with a kick to the temple. De Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov thows a body kick. De Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. De Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
De Souza scores with a jab.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Souza tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
De Souza looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.#T3#
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Souza. That did some damage!
Volkov looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily.
Volkov lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Souza throws out a leg kick but Volkov moves out of range and De Souza only half commits. #CL#
Volkov moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Volkov.
A short left from Volkov.
De Souza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from De Souza fails to land.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Volkov.
A short left from De Souza.
De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Souza lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov working aggressively here.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
De Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
De Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov throws a leg kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Souza.
De Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov throws a lazy head kick
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Volkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from De Souza misses.
A little feinted left hand from Volkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
A head kick by Volkov misses
and De Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Volkov 's knee.
Volkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Volkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Souza sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as De Souza blocks the low kick.
De Souza thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from De Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Souza defending well as Volkov loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkov slips a straight right by De Souza.
Volkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Volkov. #T2#
De Souza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and De Souza settles back down.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Souza.
A clash of legs there as De Souza blocks the low kick.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick but De Souza moved away.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Volkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
De Souza throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza lands with a cross.
A clash of legs there as De Souza blocks the low kick.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
Volkov misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but Volkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from De Souza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, De Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Volkov is stalling here.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza working aggressively here.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexsandro De Souza.
I think De Souza 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
As Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am proud communist.'.

Event: CEC 452
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Charcobeau looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Souza defending well as Charcobeau loads up on a big left hand.
Charcobeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
Charcobeau scores with a jab to the body.
Charcobeau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charcobeau blocks a jab.
De Souza moves out of range as Charcobeau throws a body kick.
Charcobeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
It looked like De Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charcobeau.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charcobeau.
De Souza throws a front kick aimed at Charcobeau's knee but Charcobeau avoids it well.
A jab from Charcobeau misses.
Charcobeau throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza. #T1#
De Souza misses with a body kick.
Charcobeau misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
De Souza throws a solid leg kick but Charcobeau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Souza.
Charcobeau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Charcobeau's head.
Charcobeau throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Charcobeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charcobeau lands a leg kick that knocks De Souza off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcobeau throws a lazy body kick
and De Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Charcobeau 's knee. #T2#
Charcobeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza looks to land a combination. Charcobeau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Charcobeau's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
De Souza connects with a crisp jab.
Perry Charcobeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcobeau lands with a shot to the body.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Charcobeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charcobeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Souza tries to clinch but Charcobeau moves out of range.
A low kick from De Souza is predictable there
and Charcobeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Charcobeau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick by Charcobeau misses
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Charcobeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charcobeau lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charcobeau connects with the punch.
Charcobeau misses with a low kick.
De Souza tries to clinch but Charcobeau is having none of it.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza moves away from the strike by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries to move into range but De Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Souza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Souza walks into a jab.
A combination from De Souza does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charcobeau.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Charcobeau's calf.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
A little feinted left hand from De Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A big right from Charcobeau misses.
A shot to the liver by Charcobeau. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charcobeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charcobeau throws a body kick that misses.
Charcobeau tries to land a leg kick but De Souza saw it coming and moves away.
De Souza thinks about countering with a body kick.
Charcobeau looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
Charcobeau misses with a low kick.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charcobeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
Charcobeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Charcobeau.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charcobeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Charcobeau sizes up De Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Souza connects with a body shot.
De Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
Charcobeau darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Charcobeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Charcobeau throws a lazy head kick
and De Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Charcobeau misses.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from De Souza.
Charcobeau misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexsandro De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut.
De Souza moves out of range as Charcobeau throws a body kick.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Charcobeau misses. #T1#
A jab from Charcobeau misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Charcobeau - that will leave a mark!
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
De Souza scores with a punch to the head.
Charcobeau lunges at De Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Souza's hand.
Charcobeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charcobeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Souza blocks a jab.
De Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charcobeau looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
De Souza lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Perry Charcobeau has been cut.
Charcobeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charcobeau misses with a head kick.
Charcobeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.#T2#
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Charcobeau connects with a body shot.
Charcobeau stuns De Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Charcobeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza misses with a straight left.
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charcobeau misses the shot to the body.
Charcobeau attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charcobeau misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a thumping low kick.
De Souza misses with a wild combination. #T3#
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charcobeau drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charcobeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Charcobeau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Souza checks it well.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
De Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Charcobeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charcobeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Charcobeau.
De Souza blocks a body shot from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
De Souza blocks a body shot from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charcobeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charcobeau misses with some punches.
De Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Souza lands a left hand.
De Souza tries to work over Charcobeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to De Souza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Souza tries to throw a body punch but Charcobeau avoids it by throwing De Souza back against the cage.
De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Charcobeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Charcobeau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charcobeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charcobeau misses with a wild combination.
Charcobeau throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charcobeau throws a big shot that misses.
Charcobeau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charcobeau. De Souza shrugs it off though.
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
De Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
Charcobeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Charcobeau moves his leg out of the way.
De Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charcobeau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Charcobeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Charcobeau misses
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Charcobeau staying out of range there.
Charcobeau misses with a double jab
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Charcobeau is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Charcobeau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
Charcobeau feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down. #T2#
De Souza misses with a body kick.
De Souza misses with the body kick
and De Souza 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!
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Charcobeau is looking to land body kicks.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charcobeau lands a glancing blow to the side of De Souza's head.
Charcobeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perry Charcobeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charcobeau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Charcobeau slips a straight right by De Souza.
Charcobeau throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by De Souza.
De Souza throws a leg kick which misses Charcobeau's front leg but catches the back leg as Charcobeau tries to avoid it.
Charcobeau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.#T3#
De Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charcobeau throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Charcobeau.
A big left from Charcobeau misses.
De Souza scores with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of De Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Souza cracks the inside of Charcobeau's front leg.
Charcobeau lands with a straight right. De Souza didn't see that one coming.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Charcobeau throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Charcobeau looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza scores with a punch to the head.
De Souza stuns Charcobeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza digs a good body shot into Charcobeau's ribs.
De Souza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charcobeau's hands.
De Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Charcobeau gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charcobeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Charcobeau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Souza scores with a shot to the body.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
De Souza tests Charcobeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Charcobeau.
De Souza with a jab.
De Souza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charcobeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Souza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 442
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
oCrazy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Souza's head.
oCrazy tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Idi oCrazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from oCrazy.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
oCrazy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses.
De Souza tries to land a front kick but oCrazy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As De Souza tries to get set, oCrazy tries to push him back and clinch up but De Souza manages to avoid the attempt.
De Souza throws a nice looking combination but oCrazy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As De Souza tries to get set, oCrazy tries to push him back and clinch up but De Souza manages to avoid the attempt.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from oCrazy.#CL#
oCrazy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
De Souza manages to break the clinch.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
oCrazy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
oCrazy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from De Souza is predictable there #TD#
and oCrazy counters with a takedown into side control.
oCrazy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
oCrazy cracks De Souza with a big right hand but De Souza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
De Souza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by oCrazy.
oCrazy tries to score with some ground and pound. De Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
oCrazy tries to score with some ground and pound. De Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
What's De Souza going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
oCrazy tries for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
De Souza felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
oCrazy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
oCrazy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Souza manages to get back to half guard.
oCrazy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Souza has hold of oCrazy's hands but oCrazy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
oCrazy prevents De Souza from improving his position.
oCrazy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
oCrazy looks to land a strike but De Souza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
oCrazy postures up in De Souza's guard and throws a big left but De Souza blocks it.
oCrazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
oCrazy throws a big right hand that misses.
oCrazy distracts De Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
oCrazy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Souza wants to stand but oCrazy is controlling the position. #T3#
oCrazy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
oCrazy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing oCrazy from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
oCrazy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Souza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
oCrazy looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
oCrazy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
oCrazy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
oCrazy just misses with a punch to the body.
oCrazy throws a push kick but De Souza slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
De Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
oCrazy throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
oCrazy connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
De Souza misses with a hook. oCrazy ducked under it nicely.
oCrazy wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
oCrazy takes a kick to the side of the head.
oCrazy misses with a low kick as De Souza jumps back.
oCrazy fakes the leg kick and cracks De Souza in the body.
That kick from oCrazy tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but oCrazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for oCrazy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
oCrazy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza lands with an overhand left.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
oCrazy scores with a hook to the body. De Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idi oCrazy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
oCrazy cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
De Souza swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and oCrazy moves into the clinch.
A short right from oCrazy on the inside.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza pushes oCrazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
oCrazy swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
oCrazy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
oCrazy has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy misses with the head strike. #T1#
oCrazy blocking some punches.
oCrazy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
oCrazy throws a good cross that connects.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza scores with a three punch combo!
oCrazy cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
Both fighters circling a little - De Souza finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Souza throws a head kick but oCrazy moves out of range.
De Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by oCrazy.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
oCrazy is looking to wear down De Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
oCrazy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by oCrazy there.#T2#
oCrazy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
oCrazy misses with a head kick.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
oCrazy misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
oCrazy checks a leg kick.
oCrazy misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
De Souza scores with a leg kick.
oCrazy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before oCrazy can pounce on him.
oCrazy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
oCrazy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from oCrazy misses
and De Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
oCrazy pushes De Souza away with a front kick.#T3#
oCrazy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
oCrazy works De Souza's body with a nice hook.
oCrazy lands with a shot to the body.
oCrazy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but oCrazy is out of range.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
oCrazy throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
oCrazy lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
oCrazy scores with a hook to the body. De Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Souza throws a front kick that sends oCrazy stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oCrazy throws an overhand right that lands on De Souza's shoulder, as De Souza tries to avoid the shot.
oCrazy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
oCrazy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
oCrazy throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
oCrazy slips a straight right by De Souza.
oCrazy blocks a head kick by De Souza.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow oCrazy down.
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza throws a head kick but oCrazy moves out of range.
De Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
oCrazy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but De Souza manages to circle out of the way.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Souza lands a jab to oCrazy's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from De Souza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. oCrazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
oCrazy tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
oCrazy moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but oCrazy manages to avoid it.
oCrazy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from oCrazy. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses.
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Idi oCrazy is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for oCrazy.
De Souza connects with a body shot.
De Souza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but oCrazy is out of range.
oCrazy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
oCrazy moves in looking to clinch but De Souza pushes him off.
oCrazy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza walks into a straight right hand from oCrazy.
oCrazy misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Souza throws a low kick but it's checked well by oCrazy.
oCrazy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but oCrazy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
oCrazy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Souza.#T1#
oCrazy lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Souza takes a step back to recover.
De Souza lands a nice hook to oCrazy's body. oCrazy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and De Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
oCrazy misses with a body kick.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. oCrazy should have avoided that one.
oCrazy connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Souza. De Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent oCrazy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
oCrazy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
De Souza with a nice cross.
De Souza throws a hook but oCrazy avoids it easily.
oCrazy connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract oCrazy.#T2#
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
oCrazy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice body punch from oCrazy.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but oCrazy moved out of range.
oCrazy drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Souza sprawls and moves away.
oCrazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
oCrazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
oCrazy has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
oCrazy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
oCrazy blocking some punches.
oCrazy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
oCrazy pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and oCrazy settles back down.
oCrazy lands with a nice body punch.
oCrazy throws a front kick aimed at De Souza's knee but De Souza avoids it well.
A nice combination there by De Souza.
oCrazy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
As oCrazy backs off De Souza throws a huge counter combo but oCrazy manages to avoid it all.
De Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
oCrazy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
oCrazy slips a straight right by De Souza.
oCrazy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
oCrazy moves out of range of the leg kick from De Souza.#T4#
oCrazy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
oCrazy punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
oCrazy slips under a jab.
oCrazy attempts a counter takedown but De Souza avoids it well and moves away.
oCrazy looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza misses the jab.
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
oCrazy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for oCrazy.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from oCrazy.
oCrazy misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by oCrazy!
oCrazy swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
oCrazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from oCrazy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
oCrazy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.

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 Idi oCrazy.
Well oCrazy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idi oCrazy!
A relieved looking Idi oCrazy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 437
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Parks closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parks blocking some punches.
Parks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Souza lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to De Souza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by De Souza.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Parks.
A right hook to the body lands for De Souza.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for De Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Souza is working Parks over against the cage.
Parks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parks takes a shot to the head.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Parks.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by De Souza.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Parks throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
De Souza breaks the clinch.
De Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Souza throws a front kick that sends Parks stumbling back into the cage.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Souza slips under a jab from Parks.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parks's calf.
De Souza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
Parks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from De Souza.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Parks catches De Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a nice right hand.
Parks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks connects with the punch.#CL#
Parks tries to keep at a distance but De Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Parks throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks misses with some punches. #BC#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Souza lands with a nice body punch.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
De Souza misses with a body kick.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Parks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
De Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick by De Souza misses
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
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!
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Parks looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
De Souza throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
Parks blocks the body kick.
De Souza cracks Parks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza misses the body punch
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza pushes Parks away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks blocks a head kick by De Souza.
Parks tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Parks forces De Souza back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Parks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Souza, as that shot connected.
De Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza thumps Parks with a low kick.
A big right from Parks misses.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Parks misses with an uppercut
and De Souza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza lands a front kick.
Parks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Souza.
A punch lands to the side of Parks 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Parks misses with a hook.
Parks drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Parks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Souza - the referee stops the clock and Parks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Souza. Parks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza scores with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parks in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
De Souza throws a head kick that half lands.
Parks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Souza.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Parks moves out of range easily.
De Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Souza takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from De Souza. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from De Souza.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Souza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parks takes a step back to recover.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but De Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
De Souza tries to clinch there but Parks circles away.
Parks misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
It looked like De Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parks looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
De Souza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
De Souza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parks takes a step back to recover.
Parks takes one to the side of the head.
De Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
De Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Parks clinches up against the cage.
De Souza misses with some punches.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from De Souza.
De Souza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Parks walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
De Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Parks does it's job there.
De Souza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parks is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Parks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Parks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
De Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parks.
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parks can do to turn this around?
A left lands for De Souza.
Parks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parks checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Parks shrugs it off.
De Souza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Souza tests Parks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
De Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
De Souza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parks is out of range and De Souza settles back down. #T2#
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
De Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Parks.
De Souza tries a low kick but Parks avoids it.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Parks does it's job there.
De Souza lands with a cross.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Parks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza tests Parks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Souza tries to score with a low kick but Parks moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
De Souza scores with a hook to the body. Parks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza throws a lazy body kick
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Parks.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
De Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Souza.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
De Souza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Parks blocks a low kick nicely.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parks's sensitive parts.
Lyoto Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
De Souza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Souza tries to clinch there but Parks circles away.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Parks misses.
De Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some bone on bone action there as Parks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parks keeps the fight on the outside.
De Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexsandro De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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