Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT15 McTavish v Foot
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandis tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandis to the ground. Brandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandis throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Brandis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fletch Brandis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Brandis shows good takedown defense.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brandis counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Brandis to acknowledge the strikes.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandis lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Brandis throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Brandis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Brandis drops Souza with a beautiful combination! Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brandis is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ritchie Souza has been cut.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza drops his hands for a split second and Brandis immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Souza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Brandis follows up with a right hand that knocks Souza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Bowen throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.#TD#
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bowen taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Bowen pushes Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bowen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bowen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bowen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza scoring with punches and elbows.
Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowen down.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Bowen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1##SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowen is defending well.
Souza works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowen is trying to get back to his feet.
Souza trying to control the position but Bowen is working away.
Bowen is trying to buck Souza off.
Souza in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza grinds an elbow into Bowen's temple.
Bowen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza scoring with punches and elbows.
Souza landing strikes.
Bowen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Souza has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Souza landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Souza connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bowen some visible discomfort.
Bowen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza landing strikes. #SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Souza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Bowen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Souza has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Bowen is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Souza take his back! Uh oh - Souza has got a rear naked choke here! Bowen is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: EFC Dundee vs Lee
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finnegan was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Finnegan is adopting a defensive guard.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza being controlled here momentarily.
Finnegan keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it. #T1#
Finnegan trying to control the position here.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza postures up in Finnegan's guard and throws a big left but Finnegan blocks it.
Finnegan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Finnegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Finnegan counters with a one-two to the body.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Finnegan swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Decent striking displayed by Finnegan there.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Finnegan, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Finnegan against the cage but Finnegan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Souza lands with a straight right. Finnegan didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Souza wants to clinch but Finnegan slips to the side#KD2#
and Finnegan counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finnegan finish him?!#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finnegan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Finnegan throws 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!
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Finnegan.
Finnegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Finnegan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Finnegan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finnegan fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finnegan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnegan lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Souza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finnegan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Finnegan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Souza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Finnegan tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finnegan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza wants to clinch.
Souza has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Finnegan counters with a crisp one two that drops Souza! Finnegan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Souza to his feet! Souza is in big trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Finnegan pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Souza tries for a takedown but Finnegan circles away easily
and Finnegan comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Souza stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Finnegan is on him like rabid pit bull! Souza slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
Roy Finnegan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chadnezzar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chadnezzar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chadnezzar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chadnezzar scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chadnezzar scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chadnezzar did well to prevent Souza getting side control.#T1#
Chadnezzar tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chadnezzar defending well though.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chadnezzar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza working over Chadnezzar with some ground and pound. Chadnezzar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chadnezzar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza is thwarting Chadnezzar's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chadnezzar trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza throwing shots but Chadnezzar is blocking nicely.
Chadnezzar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souza.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chadnezzar keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chadnezzar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chadnezzar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Let's hope that Chadnezzar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow.
Chadnezzar keeping control of the position. #T3#
Chadnezzar is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chadnezzar defends it well.
Chadnezzar wants to get back to full guard.
Souza 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.
Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chadnezzar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chadnezzar wants to get back to his feet.
Chadnezzar is looking to improve his position.
Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chadnezzar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chadnezzar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Chadnezzar trying to control the pace.
Chadnezzar is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza tries to roll over but Chadnezzar keeps him under control.
Souza is in trouble now - Chadnezzar has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nebu Chadnezzar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Souza tries to move into range but Chadnezzar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Souza wants to clinch up but Chadnezzar keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chadnezzar! But no joy.
Souza wants to clinch.
Chadnezzar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chadnezzar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chadnezzar lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza throws a low kick but Chadnezzar avoids it.
Chadnezzar blocks a head kick by Souza.
Chadnezzar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chadnezzar lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Chadnezzar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Chadnezzar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chadnezzar counters with a nice body shot.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza has been working on his balance at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chadnezzar.
Chadnezzar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Souza misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chadnezzar pinned against the cage. Chadnezzar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Chadnezzar.
Souza scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Souza clinches up with Chadnezzar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Chadnezzar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Chadnezzar gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chadnezzar scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chadnezzar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chadnezzar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chadnezzar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chadnezzar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chadnezzar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chadnezzar slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chadnezzar connects with a looping right hand.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nebu Chadnezzar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chadnezzar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nebu Chadnezzar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chadnezzar cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Chadnezzar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chadnezzar jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chadnezzar jabs at Souza's body.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Chadnezzar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Chadnezzar to counter with a crisp jab.
Chadnezzar lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the cage and back into range.
Chadnezzar keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza looks to clinch
and Chadnezzar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chadnezzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chadnezzar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.#KD2#
Chadnezzar sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chadnezzar is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!#T4#
Chadnezzar scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Chadnezzar counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Souza has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nebu Chadnezzar!
Nebu Chadnezzar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ritchie Souza stepped up to the mic, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: EFC Pankratios vs Snapp
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Souza tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souza looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.#T1#
Jackson cracks Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson 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.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Jackson lands with a cross.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Souza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Souza looks OK. Jackson waves Souza back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson finds Souza's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Souza flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jackson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Souza will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CEFC 325
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##TD#
Pain looking to score a takedown here. Souza is defending well but Pain drives through and ends up in Souza's guard.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain is working Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain 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.
Pain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Souza's guard.
Pain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pain cracks Souza with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Pain defends it easily.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Pain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain lands a couple of digs.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment.
Pain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza looks winded!
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB2#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Pain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Souza wants to control but Pain is keeping busy.
Pain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Souza!
Souza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Souza has worked his arm free - good work by Souza!
Pain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Souza to see if he's OK.
Pain working the ground and pound from side control.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Pain finish him?
Pain lands some shots froms side control.
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Pain dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Souza tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Pain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Pain slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #SUB2#
Pain is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pain tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pain has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald
Date: Dec 24, 2018

#R1#
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amana misses with a looping right.
Amana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Amana tries to keep at a distance but Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Souza is working for takedown but Amana is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Amana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amana jabs at Souza's body.
Souza throws a right hand that Amana ducks under and follows up with a left that Amana also avoids with ease.#T1#
Souza misses with the combination.
Souza shoots in but Amana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amana is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Souza tries to break free.
Souza trying to control the hands but Amana won't let him.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Souza has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Amana controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Souza is still trying to improve position.
Souza trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Amana keeps control of the position as Souza tries to break free.
Souza trying to control the hands but Amana breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Souza right now.
Souza just trying to survive but Amana is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Souza tries to escape the position.
Amana controls the action.
Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Amana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Amana maintains control.
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amana wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
Souza tries to roll over but Amana keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Amana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Amana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amana has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lalama Amana 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#
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Amana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Amana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amana slips under a jab.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Amana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Souza is trying to ground and pound but Amana uses the momentary lack of control by Souza to regain half guard.
Amana tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Souza working over Amana with some ground and pound. Amana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Souza looking for a submission but Amana manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T1#
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Lalama Amana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amana is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Souza working the strikes but Amana uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #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.
Amana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amana keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Amana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amana wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Amana blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.#CL2#
Souza clinches up with Amana and pushes him back against the cage.
Amana effectively controlling the action here.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amana is looking to break free of the clinch but Souza has double underhooks. #BC#
Amana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Souza shoots in and drives through. Amana sprawls well.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Lalama Amana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Amana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Amana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Amana counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Souza tightens his grip and picks Amana up, before dumping him to the ground. Amana manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amana wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow 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 Lalama Amana will probably get the nod.
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#
Amana lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Amana.#BC#
Amana breaks from the clinch.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Amana, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Amana against the cage but Amana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Amana scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Souza throws a hook but Amana blocks it.
Amana misses with a wild body shot.
Amana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Souza swings for the body but Amana moves out of range.
Lalama Amana is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to clinch but Amana is having none of it.
Amana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Amana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza tries to clinch but Amana is having none of it. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Amana.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Souza throws a counter combo.
Amana lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amana with a jab.
Amana lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Amana throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Amana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Amana misses the target.
Amana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amana jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Souza gets in close and instigates a 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!
Amana taking a breather.
Souza tries for a takedown but Amana manages to get underhooks.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amana to keep the fight standing.
Amana is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amana has Souza pushed against the cage.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Amana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Amana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good shot there by Amana.#T3#
Amana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Amana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Amana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Amana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amana misses the jab.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lalama Amana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza takes one on the button.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Amana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amana.#T4#
Amana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Amana tries to keep at a distance but Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amana working hard to break the clinch.
Souza is trying to drag Amana to the mat but Amana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amana is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lalama Amana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amana, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lalama Amana!
Lalama Amana gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: S02:E07 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Dec 02, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souza.
Karate can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza scores with punches from side control.
Souza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karate down.
Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Karate's head but Karate avoids it well.
Karate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karate tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Karate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Karate can't do much from the bottom here.
Karate taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Souza lands an elbow.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza is working Karate over with some ground and pound from side control.
Karate on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karate tries to get out of the position.
Souza working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Karate is rocked!
Souza scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Karate to see if he's OK.
Oh Karate is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Souza lands a strong strike to the head of Karate. That's dazed him! Souza looking to finish here. Karate is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Souza lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: IFC 77: Divac vs Dean
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Souza shoots in and bounces Caunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Caunt has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Caunt pulls Souza in to control the position.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Caunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Souza looking for subs off his back but Caunt has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caunt prevents Souza from improving his position.
Souza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Souza wants to control but Caunt passes into side. #T2#
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Caunt dominates the positioning.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Souza wants to control but Caunt postures up.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Caunt happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Caunt to regain full guard.
Souza 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.
Souza throws a strike but Caunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Souza wants to hit a switch here but Caunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Souza there!
Souza gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caunt stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt dodges the punch combination from Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Souza misses
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caunt digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Caunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Caunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Caunt - that will leave a mark!
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caunt defends well and Souza ends up having to push Caunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Caunt scores with a body shot.
Caunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dick Caunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caunt can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2##TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caunt 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.
Caunt pulls Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Souza throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caunt counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Caunt tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caunt counters with a two punch combo.
Souza swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Caunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
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#
Caunt works the jab nicely.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Caunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
A cross from Caunt lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Caunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Caunt counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Souza looks for a takedown but Caunt sprawls well.#T1#
Caunt stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caunt counters with a left to the body.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Caunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caunt defends it nicely.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt counters with a body kick.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caunt counters with a nice body shot.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Souza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Caunt.
Both fighters circling a little - Caunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt lands a body shot.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Souza misses with a hook
and Caunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Caunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick there by Caunt.#T3#
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Souza's torso.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Caunt counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
Caunt with a hook.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Caunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Caunt thows a body kick. Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caunt stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body kick there by Caunt.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caunt lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Caunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Souza tries for a takedown but Caunt circles away easily
and Caunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Caunt cracks the inside of Souza's front leg.
Caunt blocks a head kick by Souza.
Caunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Caunt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Caunt punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Caunt counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Caunt.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Caunt scores with a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
Dick Caunt decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: IFC 74: Paulin vs Impaler
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Thai closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Souza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai lands a knee to the head.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.#T1#
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thai just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Souza takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thai lands an elbow just above Souza 's eye.
Thai trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Souza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thai uses from the top position.
Thai preventing the sweep.
Thai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Thai defends easily.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai can't keep his opponent in guard - Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thai wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Souza lands strikes from half guard.
Thai is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Thai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Souza is working for a kimura but Thai is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Souza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thai wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Thai is doing well to control the position and prevent Souza from advancing to side control.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thai defending well though.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thai's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Long Thai 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#
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Thai tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Souza pushes him away.#TD#
Souza dives in and scores a takedown into Thai's guard.
Thai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Souza's guard. #REVB#
Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Thai defends easily.
Thai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Thai stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Thai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Thai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ritchie Souza!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ritchie Souza waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: IFC MW41: Divac v Choo
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Fortytwo gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza tries for a takedown but Fortytwo circles away easily
and Fortytwo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fortytwo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortytwo.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Fortytwo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza misses with a hook to the body
and Fortytwo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortytwo tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortytwo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortytwo scores with a jab. Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Souza misses its intended target.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One Fortytwo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortytwo slips a straight right by Souza.
Souza throws the kick towards the body but Fortytwo avoids it.
Fortytwo lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fortytwo stuffs the takedown.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fortytwo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fortytwo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fortytwo scores with a head kick. Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fortytwo connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Fortytwo. #TD#
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fortytwo was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortytwo keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza stops Fortytwo from standing up. #T2#
Fortytwo is adopting a defensive guard.
Fortytwo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortytwo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fortytwo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souza wants to control from the top but Fortytwo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fortytwo lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Fortytwo scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fortytwo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fortytwo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fortytwo needs to keep his hands up - Souza had a free shot at his head there.
Fortytwo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fortytwo sprawls well. Fortytwo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Fortytwo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortytwo.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Fortytwo lands.
Souza lands a body shot. #T4#
Fortytwo blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortytwo.
Fortytwo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Fortytwo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortytwo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fortytwo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Fortytwo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortytwo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Souza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fortytwo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortytwo.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fortytwo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortytwo as he connects with a hook.
Fortytwo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortytwo sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fortytwo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortytwo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Fortytwo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souza with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortytwo 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#
Fortytwo lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortytwo ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Fortytwo counters with a nice uppercut.
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortytwo stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Fortytwo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortytwo finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortytwo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortytwo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
One Fortytwo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortytwo lands a head kick. Souza smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fortytwo scores with a nice strike.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortytwo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortytwo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Souza is rocked!#T1#
Fortytwo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza throws a hook to the side of Fortytwo's head but Fortytwo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortytwo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortytwo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Souza to the canvas! Souza doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fortytwo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortytwo!
One Fortytwo made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Ritchie Souza stepped up to the mic, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: Royal Fighting Championship 2
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Souza throws a nice looking combination but Gregorio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregorio tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Souza.
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza leaves Gregorio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left lands for Souza.
A punch lands to the side of Gregorio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gregorio is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Gregorio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gregorio won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Gregorio trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Gregorio throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Gregorio defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gregorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB2#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregorio defends it easily.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Gregorio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregorio works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregorio trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregorio controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gregorio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gregorio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gregorio stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregorio scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB2#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gregorio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gregorio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Souza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gregorio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza trying to control the position.
Souza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gregorio distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gregorio is looking to work some ground and pound but Souza has wrist control.
Gregorio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Gregorio distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souza looking to control.
Gregorio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Gregorio throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gregorio trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Gregorio is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Gregorio stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Souza has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Gregorio manages to get his head free but now Souza has transitioned to an armbar! Gregorio grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Souza! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018

#R1#
Souza wants to clinch up but Markovic keeps it at a distance.
As Souza backs off Markovic throws a huge counter combo but Souza manages to avoid it all.
Souza misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Markovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Markovic to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markovic.
Markovic circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Markovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Markovic walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Souza shoots and misses
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Markovic. Markovic maintains the clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza shoots for a takedown but Markovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Markovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Markovic punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza tries to clinch up
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markovic! But no joy.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Markovic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Markovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Markovic defends it nicely.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Souza moves to clinch but Markovic breaks away
and Markovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Souza tries to clinch up
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Souza tries to clinch but Markovic moves away
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Markovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Souza is looking to clinch but Markovic is avoiding it.
Markovic tries to counter with a clinch but Souza shakes him off and moves away.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Markovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Markovic sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Markovic moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Markovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Souza looks to throw a body kick
letting Markovic counter with a right hand.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markovic unleashes a big counter combination but Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Souza looks for a takedown but Markovic sprawls well.
Souza wants to clinch
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Markovic counters with a straight right hand.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Souza misses with the body kick
and Markovic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza tries for a takedown but Markovic circles away easily
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Markovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Markovic lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Markovic counter with a right hand. #T3#
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Markovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markovic lands with a left to the head.
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.
Good body shot from Markovic.
Markovic digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Markovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Markovic lands a left hand.
Souza tries for a takedown but Markovic manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markovic.
Markovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markovic lands a left hand. #T4#
Markovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markovic.
A shot in the inside from Markovic.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
Markovic lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markovic.
Markovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markovic pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Markovic lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Markovic 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Markovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Markovic gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markovic counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Markovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Markovic connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Markovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Markovic scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markovic lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Markovic.
Markovic lands with a light punch inside.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Markovic.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Markovic works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Markovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markovic feints with a jab and clips Souza right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Souza is sent crashing into the canvas and Markovic leaps in for the kill! Souza tries to get to his feet but Markovic is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Souza is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Markovic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Milo Markovic made sure he mentioned Victory! Sports Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CCF FN 28:Hirigushi vs Cooter
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Boag stuffs the takedown.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Boag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boag circles away.
Boag wants to clinch
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boag with a jab.
Souza throws a body punch but Boag moves out of range.
Boag lands a lovely overhand right.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boag's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boag as he avoids it easily.
Chris Boag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Boag lands with an overhand left.
Boag avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Boag clinches up with Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
Boag lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Good body shot from Boag.
Boag is leaning against Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Boag.
Souza looks winded!
Boag scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head. #T1#
Boag scores with a hook to the body.
Souza jumps guard but Boag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boag lands a body shot.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boag lands a nice uppercut.
Boag lands with a light punch inside.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boag digs a right hand into Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souza's gas tank.
Boag pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Boag ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boag no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Boag looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Souza is defending well. Boag quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Souza has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boag celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Boag!
After winning the bout, Chris Boag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ritchie Souza spoke after the fight, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CCF FN 25:Mckane vs Savi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hirigushi lands a jab.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range. #CL#
Hirigushi rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza has Hirigushi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hirigushi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza tries to pull guard but Hirigushi holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Hirigushi.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hirigushi gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirigushi lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hirigushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirigushi circles away.#CL#
Hirigushi clinches.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Souza looks winded!
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirigushi is working Souza over against the cage.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Good body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hirigushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi. #BC#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirigushi leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souza's coach down at Official UFC Striking, Mui Tai and BJJ Training Ce was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Souza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Hirigushi sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hirigushi is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Souza gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hirigushi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Souza is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi retains his lightweight title!
Kendo Hirigushi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Ritchie Souza spoke after the fight, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CCF FN 22:Built vs Vinyard
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Bailey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Bailey, which made it look bad.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Souza gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bailey has one foot on Souza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bailey enables Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bailey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
Souza lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey looking to control.
Bailey wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bailey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Bailey pushes Souza off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bailey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza throws a series of punches but Bailey moves out of range.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Souza throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailey attempts a counter takedown but Souza avoids it well and moves away.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Souza.
Bailey attempts a counter takedown but Souza avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Souza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Souza is in Bailey's guard.
Bailey wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving. #T4#
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey trying to control the position.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bailey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza is standing up over Bailey. Bailey looks to escape but Souza dives into side control.
Souza lands a nice forearm strike.
Souza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza cracks Bailey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Souza. #TD2#
Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bailey quickly recovers to half guard.
Bailey is trying to escape back to his feet but Souza uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bailey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza cracks Bailey with a big right hand but Bailey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bailey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey wants to control but Souza postures up.#T1#
Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Souza trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura but Bailey is defending well.
Souza scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ritchie Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bailey is trying to buck Souza off.
Souza tries to move to mount but Bailey blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bailey keeps working.
Bailey struggling a bit here.
Bailey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Souza connects with a decent elbow.
Souza scoring with punches from side control.
Bailey taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!#SUB2#
Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bailey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Souza but great work by Bailey.
Oh Bailey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Bailey has control of the leg.
Souza is staying active underneath Bailey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bailey wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bailey pulls his head out easily.
Bailey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Bailey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Souza to stand up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bailey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ray Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Bailey dodges the punch combination from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bailey sprawls well. Bailey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bailey pushes Souza off looking to stand but Souza dives back in and keeps control.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bailey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bailey trying to control from the bottom.
Souza working over Bailey with some ground and pound. Bailey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bailey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Bailey defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Souza working Bailey over with strikes.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza is nestled in close to Bailey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Souza stops Bailey from getting back to his feet.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bailey wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Bailey is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him #T3#
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
Bailey tries to kick Souza off but Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bailey wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy.
Ray Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Souza.
Bailey tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Souza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bailey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Souza working over Bailey with some ground and pound. Bailey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Souza prevents Bailey from standing back up. #T4#
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Souza lands with a punch from half guard.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Souza working Bailey over with strikes.
Souza is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bailey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Souza fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bailey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Souza! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Ray Bailey spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back bigger, better and stronger. I'll fight anybody anywhere bitches'.

Event: CCF 19:Veronin v Wearmouth II
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
Rojas clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Souza tries to avoid it.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rojas.
Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rojas.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Souza's calf.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojas cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick there by Rojas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojas.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab lands there for Rojas.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Souza takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Rojas. #T2#
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rojas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rojas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Souza with a body shot.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rojas.
Rojas pushes Souza away with a front kick.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rojas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Rojas throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rojas.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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.
Rojas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rojas - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rojas. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matheo Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Souza tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Rojas.
A head kick from Rojas lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Souza drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas scoring well with a low kick there.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas throws a head kick that half lands.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas.
Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Matheo Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Souza's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Rojas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Rojas lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Rojas pushes him off.
Rojas thumps Souza with a low kick.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Souza drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rojas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Souza will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas lands with a cross.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas lands a jab to Souza's midsection.#T3#
Rojas sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Rojas.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas connects with a looping right hand.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Rojas connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Rojas throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Rojas avoids the head kick by Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rojas sprawls well. Rojas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Rojas.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rojas on his heels. He'll look to pass Rojas's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Rojas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojas lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas throws a leg kick which misses Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Souza tries to avoid it.
Rojas lands with a good body shot.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas works over Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Rojas throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks. #T1#
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rojas counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Souza throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Souza moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRojas.
Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Rojas.
Rojas scores with a head kick. Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rojas with a nice cross.
Souza moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rojas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rojas cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
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.
Souza shoots in but Rojas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojas scores with a shot to the body.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily. #T3#
Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas.
Souza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rojas. That one must have hurt.
Rojas lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Rojas jabs at Souza's body.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rojas. #T4#
Rojas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojas just misses with a punch 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!
Rojas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts. #CL#
Souza has managed to clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but Rojas holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza tries to pull guard but Rojas holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Rojas 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.

Matheo Rojas really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rojas 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.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Rojas.
Souza's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Rojas.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rojas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souza's hands.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rojas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rojas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rojas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Souza down.
A head kick by Rojas misses
and Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws a series of punches but Rojas avoids them all with ease.
Rojas throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza avoids the head kick by Rojas.
A little feinted left hand from Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rojas - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rojas. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Rojas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rojas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Souza throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rojas misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Rojas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Rojas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rojas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Rojas tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rojas.
Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rojas. That's going to slow Souza down.
Souza takes one on the button.
Rojas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rojas. Rojas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rojas - that will leave a mark!
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rojas cracks Souza with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheo Rojas 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#
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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?
Rojas lands with a nice body kick.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Rojas fakes the leg kick and cracks Souza in the body.
Souza misses the jab.
Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Souza throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
Rojas thows a body kick. Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rojas scores with a punch to the head.
Rojas thumps Souza with a low kick.
Rojas lands a jab to the head.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Rojas thumps Souza with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojas lands with a kick to the temple. Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Souza goes for a double leg but Rojas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rojas continues to drive forward.
Rojas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Souza will feel that in the morning.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Souza. #T3#
Rojas sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rojas lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rojas scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rojas.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.
Souza misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Rojas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
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. #T4#
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas misses with a head kick.
It looked like Souza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Souza throws a right and a left that Rojas avoids nicely.
Rojas lands a head kick!
Rojas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas works over Souza's head and body with a nice combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheo Rojas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rojas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 43:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 43:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Matheo Rojas, 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.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CCF FN 15:Wearmouth v Veronin
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Hirigushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza 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.
Souza misses with a hook to the body
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Souza.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Souza.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirigushi is holding on to half guard well.
Hirigushi is looking to escape.
Souza works his way into side control. #T1#
Hirigushi is pushing Souza's head away, looking to escape. Souza manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hirigushi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hirigushi wants to control but Souza postures up.#SUB#
Hirigushi is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Souza take his back! Uh oh - Souza has got a rear naked choke here! Hirigushi is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza is the new lightweight champion!
Ritchie Souza took some time post fight to say the following; 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: CCF FN 12:Simpson vs Man
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Brazil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souza sprawls well initially but Brazil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brazil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brazil. #SUB2#
Souza looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brazil passes into side control!
Brazil is chipping away with strikes.
Souza is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Brazil is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Brazil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brazil scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Souza to see if he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Souza tries to bench press Brazil off him but Brazil keeps the position.
Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Souza gets full guard.#T1#
Brazil lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Brazil pushes his legs off easily.
Brazil throwing strikes from guard but Souza blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Brazil defends easily.
Brazil trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Souza throwing strikes from guard but Brazil blocks nicely. #SUB#
Brazil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Brazil looking to control.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza trying to control the action but Brazil is working from the bottom.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Brazil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brazil is punishing Souza with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Brazil is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Souza has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Souza trying to control the hands but Brazil breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brazil scores with strikes from the back.
Brazil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brazil is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Souza up.
Brazil has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Souza.
Souza tries to roll but Brazil sticks to his back.
Brazil lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Souza hold on?!
Brazil lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Brazil loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Souza hold on?
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Souza is taking damage to the body and head.
Souza covers up after that shot from Brazil.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brazil scores with punches from the back. #T4#
Brazil is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Souza up. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Brazil doesn't have the hooks in and Souza manages to turn into his guard.
Brazil looking to control.
Brazil keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Brazil controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brazil is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 10th planet rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Souza with a nice head shot there.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brazil looking for a sweep. Not yet Brazil, not yet.
Brazil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza wants to control from the top but Brazil keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Brazil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Brazil fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souza to the ground. Brazil is now in Souza's guard.
Brazil postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Brazil defends it easily.
Brazil scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Brazil slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brazil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brazil defends well.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Brazil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Brazil defends easily.
Brazil throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Brazil pushes his legs off easily.
Brazil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Brazil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazil works his way back into a safe position though.
Brazil working some strikes from top position.
Brazil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brazil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brazil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
Brazil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brazil tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Brazil engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brazil with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Brazil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brazil works his way back into a safe position though.
Rio Brazil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza is looking to stand up but Brazil isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brazil wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brazil is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Souza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brazil has his hands clasped together but Souza extends and breaks Brazil's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Souza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 3055 p4p, 275 weight class) and Ritchie Souza (ranked 4799 p4p, 463 weight class). Souza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gwen Stefani-Luxurious. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ritchie Souza enters the cage!

170 cm
24 yrs
143 lbs

170 cm
23 yrs
158 lbs

Rob

Souza

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ritchie Souza!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Rob closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Rob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rob (0) vs (4) Souza
Rob is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Rob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (4) vs (4) Souza
I really don't envy Souza right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Souza is trying to roll into a better position but Rob has get a rear naked choke and Souza is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ace Rob!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ace Rob waved his t-shirt featuring Venom Combat Sports's logo in front of the cameras.
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CCF FN 06:Junkie vs Vieira
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Boag scores with a decent looking hook.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Boag instigates a clinch.
Boag lands with a right to the head.
Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Boag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boag defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Boag lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Souza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boag has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Frenzied Rainbows Multi-Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Boag with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Boag has managed to clinch.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boag working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boag.
A shot in the inside from Boag.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boag pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Souza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boag is defending well.
Chris Boag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Boag presses Souza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Boag.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boag.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boag.
Boag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boag digs a right hand into Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souza's gas tank.
A short right from Boag on the inside.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boag smiles and moves away. #CL#
Boag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boag lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boag scores with a hook to the body.
Souza looks winded!#T2#
Boag working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Boag.
Boag lands a body shot.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Boag lands a body punch.
Boag softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but Boag won't allow it.
Boag works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Boag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boag lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Boag finish him?
Boag creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Souza's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Souza drops to his knees and Boag pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Boag!
A very excited looking Chris Boag 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.
Ritchie Souza spoke after the fight, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: DARE 18
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Websphere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Souza with a body shot.
A punch combination from Websphere misses.
Websphere throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Souza.
Websphere throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
Souza misses with a combination
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Websphere counters with a body kick that stops Souza in his tracks momentarily.
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.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Websphere is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Websphere circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Websphere ducks down to avoid it.
Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Websphere finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Websphere lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Websphere finds it's way round the side to connect with 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!
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Websphere misses.
Souza throws a right and a left that Websphere avoids nicely.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza throws a strike but Websphere avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Websphere has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Souza trying to control but Websphere is working from the bottom.
Souza stands up over Websphere, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Websphere has his hands on Souza's head, controlling the position.
Websphere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza cracks Websphere with a solid left hand.
Websphere 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.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Hitters that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Websphere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza distracts Websphere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Websphere looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Websphere has wrist control.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Websphere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere dominated that 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.
#R2#
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere lands with a kick to the ribs.
Websphere thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Souza is looking to wear down Websphere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Souza manages to step out the way in time.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza lands a high kick!
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Websphere tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Souza misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Websphere connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crunch! Websphere slams his shin into Souza's torso.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Websphere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Websphere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Souza throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Websphere - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Websphere. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Websphere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Websphere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Websphere lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Souza wants to clinch.
Websphere thinks about the counter body kick.
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Websphere.
Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Websphere delivers a nice body kick.
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?
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Websphere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Websphere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Websphere lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Websphere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Websphere counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Websphere lands with a right hand.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Websphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza throws a right hand that Websphere ducks under and follows up with a left that Websphere also avoids with ease.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a body kick.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Websphere can pounce on him.
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.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Websphere releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Souza.
Websphere keeps Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Souza throws a lazy head kick
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.
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.
Websphere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Websphere catches Souza right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Websphere throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Websphere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza throws a sloppy body shot
and Websphere counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Websphere sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Websphere is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
A jab from Websphere finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Websphere scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Websphere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza tries to land a body kick
and Websphere counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Souza.
Souza misses with a double jab. #T3#
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Websphere to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Websphere catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Websphere jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Websphere.
Websphere throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Souza throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Websphere thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Websphere!
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Websphere throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Websphere throws a counter combo.
Websphere lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Souza misses with a body punch
and Websphere counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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?

And that's the end of the fight!
BM Websphere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Websphere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Souza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vovchanchyn back to the cage. Souza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook.
Souza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Vovchanchyn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
Vovchanchyn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Souza swings for the body but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
Souza throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Vovchanchyn.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vovchanchyn works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn connects with the punch.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souza's hands.
Souza throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn avoids them all with ease.
Vovchanchyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Vovchanchyn lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souza is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Souza drives through with a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Vovchanchyn pushes Souza off and gets back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Vovchanchyn lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vovchanchyn cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vovchanchyn can pounce on him.
Vovchanchyn cracks Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Vovchanchyn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Vovchanchyn stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vovchanchyn sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vovchanchyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Vovchanchyn. Beautiful body shot.
Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vovchanchyn works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Vovchanchyn scores with a body shot.
Vovchanchyn lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vovchanchyn scores with a hook to the body. Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vovchanchyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vovchanchyn 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vovchanchyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vovchanchyn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Souza's head.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vovchanchyn connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Vovchanchyn misses.
A jab from Vovchanchyn does it's job there.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn drops Souza with a big left hand! Souza is injured, injured bad! Vovchanchyn jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Vovchanchyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Igor Vovchanchyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ritchie Souza spoke after the fight, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: C27: Xerxes vs Bay
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Souza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like George Conor Russell has been cut.
A head kick misses from Souza.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Souza misses with a hook
and Russell counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
The crowd cheers as Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russell doesn't seem phased though.
Souza cracks Russell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza throws a series of punches but Russell avoids them all with ease.
Russell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Souza.
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russell pinned against the cage. Russell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Russell counters with a one-two to the body.
Russell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Russell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russell.
Souza is looking to stand back up but Russell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Souza. #REVB#
Souza trying to control but Russell postures up.
Russell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Souza is concentrating on defense, preventing Russell from advancing position.
Souza wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well. #T2#
Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russell won't allow Souza to get back to his feet.
Russell wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position.
Russell won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Russell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Russell feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George Conor Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Russell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Souza manages to circle out of the way.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Russell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A nice combination there by Russell.
Russell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russell counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Russell misses with a wild combination.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
George Conor Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Souza throws a right hand that Russell ducks under and follows up with a left that Russell also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Souza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell avoids a kick to the body.
Russell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russell takes one on the button.
Russell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza throws a counter combo.
Souza works Russell's body with a nice hook.
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 George Conor Russell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Conor Russell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Souza misses with a double jab #TD#
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza moves into full guard.
Souza pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Russell wants to stand but Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Souza holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Souza has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up. #ES2#
Souza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Souza manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Russell wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Souza's closed guard. He's half up but Souza has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Souza pivots and extends the arm, Russell falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Souza! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Post fight, an emotional Ritchie Souza said 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza throws out a counter right but Dos Oliviera avoids it with no problem.
Souza throws a jab when Dos Oliviera was well out of range.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Oliviera with a body shot.#TD#
Dos Oliviera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Oliviera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Dos Oliviera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Dos Oliviera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Oliviera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range. #TD#
Dos Oliviera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza keeping full guard, as Dos Oliviera tries to pass.
Souza trying to control the position.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Souza to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Oliviera has Souza in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Souza gets to his feet - Dos Oliviera follows without any prompting. #T3#
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Souza.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Dos Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Dos Oliviera tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Dos Oliviera defends it. #T4#
Souza slips a nice elbow through Dos Oliviera's hands, connecting with Dos Oliviera's forehead.
Dos Oliviera is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Oliviera is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Dos Oliviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dos Oliviera finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dos Oliviera lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Souza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Souza gets underhooks to prevent Dos Oliviera's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Souza lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Dos Oliviera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dos Oliviera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Oliviera goes for a takedown attempt but Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Souza.
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Oliviera blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza misses with a looping left.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Oliviera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Dos Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Oliviera circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Oliviera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dos Oliviera gets a clinch. #T3#
Dos Oliviera wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it. #TD2#
Souza lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Dos Oliviera's temple.
Dos Oliviera wants to get back to full guard.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Oliviera regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Dos Oliviera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dos Oliviera keeps moving. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into half guard.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Oliviera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dos Oliviera slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Oliviera moves out of range easily.
Dos Oliviera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Oliviera shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza tries to bum rush Dos Oliviera with a series of wild strikes but Dos Oliviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Oliviera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Dos Oliviera persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Souza.
Dos Oliviera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza throws a body punch but Dos Oliviera moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza connects with a body shot.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza with a nice cross.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Oliviera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Souza misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Dos Oliviera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritchie Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Oliviera blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Oliviera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dos Oliviera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Souza throws Dos Oliviera to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Oliviera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Dos Oliviera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Souza misses.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Souza misses.
Dos Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Dos Oliviera drops his hands momentarily and Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Oliviera feinted with a counter takedown.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Oliviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Dos Oliviera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Souza looks to land a combination but Dos Oliviera avoids it well.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Oliviera has time to react.#T4#
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it. #TD2#
Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Souza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Souza!
Post fight, Ritchie Souza stared into the camera and said 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
One moves into the clinch.#TD2#
One gets control of Souza's arms and successfully pulls guard. One will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Souza trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
One is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.#SUB#
Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and One dives on top into guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to control the position but One says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Souza wants to get back to full guard but One has passed into side control.
One has control of an arm but Souza manages to advance to One's back!#T1#
One turns into Souza and is now in his guard.
Souza is trying to control the position but One postures up.
One seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
One won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is trying to hold One in close to prevent damage but One has managed to pass into half guard.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Souza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Souza wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Souza looking for subs from the bottom but One mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is breathing heavily.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
One's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
One fails to move to back control. #T3#
Souza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Souza looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Souza is really stuck here.
Souza just trying to survive but One is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Souza just trying to survive but One is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Souza rolls, trying to escape but One keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
One slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Well, with One on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Souza is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Souza tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Souza is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by One.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparbot One dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
One clinches.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as One walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza jumps guard but One stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
One pulls Souza into guard.
Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. One swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but One gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Souza working for submissions but it's allowed One to get to half guard.
Souza is looking to control One's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souza avoid being mounted?
Souza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, One has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
One controlling from mount. #T2#
Souza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
One has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Souza's body.
Souza tries to break free.
Souza is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Souza's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
One has good solid back control here. #T4#
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.
Souza tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Souza is trying to stand back up.
Souza tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparbot One 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! 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##CL2#
One gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Souza jumps guard but One stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza looking to slow down the pace here.
Souza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
One jumps guard and drags Souza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
One 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.
One is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparbot One has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Souza pushes down on One's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Souza is stalling here. One is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and One has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Souza looking for a sweep but One has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
One controlling his opponent.
Souza has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
What can Souza do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T3#
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Souza trying to control the hands but One breaks the grip.
Souza tries to escape but One has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
One biding his time, looking for the opening.
One gets his hands free as Souza looks to control.
Souza tries to escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
One keeps control of the position easily here as Souza tries to buck him off.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
One just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from One.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparbot One is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet but One has full control of the position and if anything, Souza has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparbot One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparbot One!
The defeated Ritchie Souza had this to say: 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: DUEL#77 Kaspar vs Holgersson
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Perrone throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.
Perrone is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Perrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy body kick from Souza #TD2#
and Perrone counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Souza kicks Perrone off and gets to his feet.
Perrone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perrone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Souza throws a series of punches but Perrone moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Souza scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Pedro Perrone has been cut.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perrone moves away.
Souza throws a nice looking combination but Perrone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perrone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Souza lands a body shot.
Perrone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perrone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perrone throws a head kick that misses.
Souza looks to land a combination but Perrone avoids it well.
Perrone slips a jab from Souza.
Perrone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Perrone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perrone manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Perrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza blocks a head kick by Perrone.
Perrone slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Perrone thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Perrone is looking to clinch.
Souza throws a series of punches but Perrone avoids them all with ease.
Perrone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Souza.
Perrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perrone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perrone misses with a head kick.
Perrone looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perrone is defended easily by Souza.
Ritchie Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Perrone.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perrone.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perrone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Perrone closes the distance and clinches.
Perrone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Souza blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Souza connects with a crisp jab.
Perrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
And Perrone responds with a good body kick, but Souza manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
A head kick misses from Perrone.
Souza moves out of range as Perrone strikes.
Perrone tries to land a front kick but Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perrone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perrone off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza misses with the combination.
Souza connects with a jab.
Souza checks a low kick from Perrone.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Perrone counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Souza pushes Perrone off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Perrone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perrone throws a big counter head kick but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Perrone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Souza won't be happy with that.
Souza defending against the ground and pound.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perrone can do to turn this around?
Perrone wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Perrone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #T1#
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Perrone has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Souza!
Perrone breaks from Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perrone wants to control but Souza has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Souza pushes Perrone off looking to stand but Perrone dives back in and keeps control.
Souza moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Perrone works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
Perrone throwing strikes from guard but Souza blocks nicely. #ES#
Souza has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Perrone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Perrone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perrone is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Perrone down to the mat. Perrone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perrone moves away.
Perrone raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Perrone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Perrone misses the shot to the body.
Souza works over Perrone's head and body with a nice combination.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perrone manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Perrone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perrone slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza throws a body punch but Perrone moves out of range.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Perrone is out of range.
Souza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perrone raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Perrone throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Souza throws a series of punches but Perrone avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perrone shoots in looking for a takedown. Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Perrone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4##TD#
Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!#SU#
Souza stands up from Perrone's guard - Souza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Perrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
As Perrone tries to get set, Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Perrone manages to avoid the attempt.
Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perrone's head backwards.
Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Perrone counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Perrone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Souza misses with a straight right.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Perrone shows good takedown defense.
Perrone dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Perrone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perrone throws a head kick that misses.
Perrone slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Perrone counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perrone.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Perrone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Perrone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Souza is trying to stand back up but Perrone is controlling him #T1#
Perrone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perrone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Souza's head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Souza manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ritchie Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perrone.
Perrone doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Perrone leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza throws a right hand that Perrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Perrone also avoids with ease.
Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Perrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza. #TD2#
Perrone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Souza dodges the ground and pound from Perrone.
Perrone working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Perrone keeps moving and retains side control. #ES#
Souza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Perrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Souza lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Good exchange - Souza coming out on top.
Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Souza throws a body punch but Perrone moves out of range.
Perrone throws a counter combo.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Perrone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Souza scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Perrone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Souza looks to land a combination but Perrone avoids it well.
Souza misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.
In defeat, Pedro Perrone stepped up to the mic, saying 'No matter how many times you fall. Rise yourself and fight to win!'.

Event: DFN#4 Bang vs Butcher
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Gallagher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gallagher lands in his opponent's guard.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Souza blocks nicely. #ES#
Souza has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gallagher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Good body shot from Gallagher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gallagher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Gallagher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Souza wants to take the fight to the mat but Gallagher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza missing with knees to the body.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##TD#
Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Gallagher defends easily.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gallagher defends well.#T2#
Gallagher is in close to Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Gallagher gets to his feet. Souza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Adam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gallagher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gallagher lands in his opponent's guard.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Souza pulls Gallagher in close to his closed guard and prevents Gallagher from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Gallagher is looking to stand up but Souza won't let him.
Gallagher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza has control of Gallagher's left arm, preventing Gallagher from doing any damage.
Gallagher tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Gallagher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gallagher looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gallagher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza postures up.
Souza trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom.
Gallagher can't keep his opponent in guard - Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gallagher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gallagher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Ritchie Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Souza moves into the clinch.
Gallagher is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gallagher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Souza is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Souza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but Gallagher won't allow it. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gallagher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gallagher counters with a one-two to the body.
Souza lands with a nice combination. Gallagher backs away looking to recover.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallagher scores with a one two! Souza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Gallagher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallagher is trying to control but can't.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gallagher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gallagher tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
Souza landing punches.
Gallagher taking shots to the head.
Souza with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Gallagher is rocked!
Souza looking to control but Gallagher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Gallagher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gallagher is still in real trouble! Can Souza finish him?
Souza controlling from mount.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gallagher seems to have recovered his senses.
Souza lands a heavy elbow.
Gallagher is in a horrible position here. Souza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Souza wants to control the action but instead Gallagher gets a body lock and reverses into Souza's guard! Nice work!
Souza 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.#T4#
Gallagher trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Ritchie 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!
#R3#
Souza is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Souza shoots in.
Gallagher throws a nice head kick!
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallagher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Souza wants to clinch up but Gallagher keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Gallagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gallagher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gallagher closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher lands with a good body shot.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gallagher counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Gallagher gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Gallagher misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Gallagher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Gallagher is trying to pull guard but Souza has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.#CL#
Souza drives through and clinches with Gallagher against the cage. #TD2#
Gallagher has Souza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gallagher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Souza tumbling to the mat - Gallagher dives into Souza's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher wants to stand and escape but instead Souza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Souza postures up.
Souza trying to control but Gallagher is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gallagher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gallagher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza pushes down on Gallagher's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Souza is pressing down on Gallagher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gallagher is holding on for now.
Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Souza lands a big shot there that rocks Gallagher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gallagher is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ritchie Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza dominating with strikes here.
Gallagher tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.#SU#
Souza stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Adam Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza took some time post fight to say the following; 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Morse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Souza's half guard.
Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souza.
Morse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Morse content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Souza has locked up a guillotine! Souza's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Morse is holding on here and Souza must be using up a lot of energy. Morse has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Souza gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Souza closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Baldwin pulls guard.
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baldwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Baldwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Souza cracks Baldwin with a solid left hand.
Souza trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Souza clinches up against the cage.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Good body shot from Baldwin.
Baldwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza tries to pull guard but Baldwin holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Baldwin drags the fight down to the ground.
Baldwin trying to control the position.
Baldwin wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Baldwin has wrist control.
Baldwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baldwin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza landing with the ground and pound.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Souza wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Souza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baldwin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souza passes into half guard.
Baldwin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baldwin tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Baldwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
Well, if Souza 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. #SUB2#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Baldwin defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Baldwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ritchie Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Baldwin lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Baldwin closes the distance and clinches.
Baldwin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Baldwin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baldwin keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #SU2#
Souza stands up from Baldwin's guard - Souza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Baldwin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Souza moves into the clinch.#TD#
Baldwin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Souza trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza wants to control from the top but Baldwin keeps moving.
Baldwin seems keen to control Souza's posture.
Baldwin trying to control the position.
Souza pushing down on Baldwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza prevents Baldwin from improving his position.
Souza stops Baldwin from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baldwin defends it well.
Souza is trying to control. Baldwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Souza uses his free foot to push down on Baldwin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Baldwin.
Souza pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baldwin is in a horrible position here. Souza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Baldwin is rocked!
Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Baldwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Souza is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Souza extends the arm and Baldwin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
An intense looking Ritchie Souza took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

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