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Event:
C17: Lowe vs Seery
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Krylov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krylov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza controls Krylov momentarily but Krylov frees himself. #SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.
Krylov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Souza trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Souza looking for a guillotine here but Krylov defends easily.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Krylov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combate Gym 🇧🇷. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Krylov stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
Krylov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krylov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Krylov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krylov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Krylov 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.
Krylov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krylov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krylov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza misses with a straight left. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Souza.
Donk. Krylov catches Souza right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Souza has been cut.
Krylov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krylov somewhat.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.
Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Krylov lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Krylov dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Souza drops his hands momentarily. Krylov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Souza staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Souza doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Krylov!
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Event:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Linaker off the cage and back into range.
Linaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Linaker misses with a body kick.
Linaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Linaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Linaker!
#CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Souza has been cut.
Linaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Souza successfully pulls guard.
Linaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Linaker slips an elbow through the middle.
Linaker works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Souza working for a triangle but Linaker defends it easily.
Linaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Linaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linaker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Souza passes Linaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza wants to control but Linaker is keeping him busy.
Souza throwing shots but Linaker is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Linaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza wants to control but Linaker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Souza not doing much here.
#SUB#
Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Linaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souza.
Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Souza working over Linaker with some ground and pound. Linaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Souza looking to finish Linaker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Linaker!
Souza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Linaker tries to buck Souza off but Souza takes his back! #T4##SUB#
Linaker won't enjoy being in this position. Souza looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Linaker is tapping - it's over boys! Souza picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Souza!
A relieved looking Luiz Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Combate 9: Khabib vs Xerxes
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekyew looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pekyew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Souza. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Pekyew in a clinch.
Souza misses with a knee to the head.
Pekyew is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pekyew tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekyew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pekyew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.#T1#
Souza lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Pekyew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza trying to control but Pekyew is working from the bottom.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.#SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Pekyew keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Pekyew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pekyew manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Pekyew's guard.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
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 stands up over Pekyew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Souza has gone for a leg lock! Pekyew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard.#REVB#
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekyew's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Souza has gone for a leg lock! Pekyew slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard.#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza is trying to keep Pekyew in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekyew.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekyew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Pekyew.
Pekyew wants a takedown but no success here.
Pekyew can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Souza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza thows a body kick. Pekyew tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Souza looks to land a combination but Pekyew avoids it well.
Souza connects with a right hand. Pekyew shakes it off.
Pekyew is breathing heavily.
Pekyew drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Souza - that will leave a mark!
Souza lands a big head kick that sends Pekyew to the canvas! Souza follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Souza!
After winning the bout, Luiz Souza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Combate 4: Lutadores
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Souza catches Nunez right on the button with a cross.
Nunez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Nunez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nunez.
Souza is trying to keep Nunez in close.
Nunez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nunez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza looking to control.
Nunez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nunez postures up.
Souza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nunez.
Souza takes a swing at Nunez's ribcage but misses.
Souza scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been hearing reports that Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Nunez down.
Nunez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Nunez down.
Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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. #T2#
Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nunez.
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 scores with a three punch combo!
Nunez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nunez looks winded!
Nunez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Souza counters with a solid body kick.
Souza throws a head kick but Nunez moves out of range.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nunez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza throws a hook but Nunez blocks it.
Souza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nunez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Nunez is rocked!
Souza circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nunez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Souza follows Nunez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Souza!
A relieved looking Luiz Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Shelton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shelton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Shelton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shelton to keep the fight standing.
Souza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shelton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Souza is defending well.
Shelton avoiding damage.
Shelton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza tries to pull guard but Shelton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tony Shelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Souza.
Souza is working for takedown but Shelton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shelton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Shelton jumps into guard, dragging Souza to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shelton pulls Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shelton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Shelton keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass. #T1#
Shelton wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souza trying to control but Shelton is working from the bottom.
Shelton 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Souza prevents Shelton from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelton circles away.
Shelton appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Shelton sprawls well.
Shelton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Souza sprawls and moves away.
Souza misses with a leg kick
and Shelton counters with a two punch combo.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Shelton moved out of range.
A low kick from Souza is predictable there #TD#
and Shelton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shelton.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Shelton slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Shelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Shelton distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shelton 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 keep Shelton in close.
Shelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Shelton gets to his feet - Souza follows without any prompting. #T3#
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Shelton counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza wants to control but Shelton postures up.#SU#
Shelton stands up and beckons Souza to his feet.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelton circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza looks winded!#TD#
Shelton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Souza trying to control here.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shelton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza is looking to improve his position.
Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Shelton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza misses with the body kick#TD#
and Shelton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shelton postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shelton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Shelton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Shelton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shelton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Shelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.
Shelton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Shelton is proving a slippery customer.
Shelton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shelton won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelton postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelton chips away with some ground and pound.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Shelton finish him?#SU#
Shelton gets to his feet - Souza follows without any prompting.
Souza throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Shelton counters with a single leg into guard. Souza didn't expect that.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shelton's guard. #REVB#
Souza is breathing heavily.
Shelton pulls Souza in to control the position.
Shelton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Shelton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Souza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Shelton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shelton scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza trying to control the position.
Shelton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Shelton working some strikes from top position.
Shelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shelton connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shelton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.#T3#
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there. #SU#
Shelton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Souza, up you get!
Souza throws a body kick that misses #TD#
so Shelton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shelton cracks Souza with a solid left hand.
Tony Shelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelton won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Shelton gets to his feet and stands over Souza, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Souza felt that one! Shelton unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Souza from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Shelton!
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