Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Immanuel vs Wallace
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Glass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Glass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Glass throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
Glass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Glass throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass misses with a looping right.
Glass motions for De Souza to come forward. Glass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass misses with a looping left.#T1#
De Souza lands a jab to Glass's midsection.
Glass throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Glass defends it nicely.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
De Souza attempts a counter takedown but Glass avoids it well and moves away.
De Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Glass swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza attempts a counter takedown but Glass avoids it well and moves away.
Glass wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
Glass throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Glass is quick to defend against it.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.#T2#
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Glass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Glass punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza. #CL2#
Glass rushes De Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass cracks De Souza with a nice body shot.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glass is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glass obliges.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Glass.
Glass is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Glass lands a left hand.
Glass lands with a right to the head.
Glass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Glass is working De Souza over against the cage.
Glass misses with a body punch.
Glass landing knees to the body.
Glass lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glass.
Glass works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Glass landing knees to the body.
Glass pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass lands a left hand.
A short right from Glass.
A short uppercut from Glass.
Glass tries to work over De Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Glass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Glass.
Glass pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glass scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
De Souza manages to break the clinch.
Glass scores with a punch to the head.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass. #T4#
Glass misses with an uppercut.
De Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Glass lands a jab.
Glass throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Souza won't allow Glass to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Glass manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glass works the jab nicely.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Glass.
De Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glass looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Glass drops De Souza with a beautiful combination! De Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Glass is looking for the KO!#ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
Glass fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks De Souza square on the jaw! Damn, De Souza is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Glass!
Desmond Glass took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Wallace misses with a looping left.#TD#
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as De Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace 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#
De Souza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Souza is looking to get back to is feet but Wallace passes into side control. #T1#
De Souza tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position.
Wallace grinds an elbow into De Souza's temple.
De Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Wallace keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Wallace.
Wallace lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De Souza down.
The strikes coming from Wallace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace scoring with punches from side control.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Souza keeps working.
De Souza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Wallace prevents De Souza from improving his position.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace is keen to just control but De Souza is a slippery customer.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but De Souza is defending well.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Wallace wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
Wallace slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
De Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza.#SUB#
De Souza looking for subs off his back but Wallace has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
De Souza looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wallace pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wallace scores with a couple of good head shots there.
De Souza is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
De Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Wallace looking to control.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace 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#
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a two punch combo.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Souza's hands.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Wallace misses. #T1#
De Souza takes one on the button.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
De Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Wallace.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Wallace throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.#T2#
De Souza slips under a jab from Wallace.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace throws a combination that misses #TD#
and De Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wallace!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
De Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
William Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well. #T3#
De Souza lands an elbow.
De Souza working away.#SUB#
De Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wallace has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Souza but great work by Wallace.
Wallace advances nicely into full mount.
Wallace looking to ground and pound but De Souza is blocking nicely.
Wallace is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. De Souza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wallace cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wallace connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks De Souza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Wallace breaks from De Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace with the ground and pound from mount.
Wallace prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
Wallace trying to control but De Souza is having none of it.
Wallace controlling from mount.
De Souza regains half guard.
De Souza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Wallace.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
De Souza cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a body punch #TD#
and De Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now. #T1#
De Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wallace wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Wallace won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace lands a couple of elbows.
De Souza is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
De Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wallace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
De Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
William Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogerio De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wallace has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Wallace manages to pass to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
De Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
De Souza is trying to get back to his feet.
De Souza being controlled for a moment.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Wallace is staying tight to De Souza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Wallace.
Well Wallace 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 126
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Mortimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mortimer! But no joy.
De Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mortimer moves away from the strike by De Souza.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Mortimer throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Mortimer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mortimer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza cracks Mortimer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mortimer misses with an uppercut.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
As Mortimer looks to move away, De Souza throws a big counter combo but Mortimer just gets out of the way.
Mortimer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
De Souza throws a combination. Mortimer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Mortimer counters with a solid body kick.
Jalen Mortimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Mortimer.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
Mortimer ducks right into an uppercut from De Souza.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mortimer walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
De Souza shoots in and bounces Mortimer off the cage to secure the takedown 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mortimer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortimer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortimer keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Mortimer managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mortimer is on top in guard. #REVB#
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mortimer is one step ahead there.
De Souza wants to stand and escape but Mortimer is having none of it. #SUB#
De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mortimer is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
De Souza working for a triangle but Mortimer defends it easily.
Mortimer stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza.
Mortimer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Mortimer 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.#SUB#
Mortimer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mortimer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mortimer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mortimer wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Mortimer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mortimer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mortimer lands a jab to De Souza's midsection.
Mortimer misses with the body kick#TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mortimer is trying to maintain the position but De Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Mortimer is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mortimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogerio De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Mortimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza misses with a hook. Mortimer ducked under it nicely.
De Souza throws a hook but Mortimer avoids it easily.
De Souza thuds his right hand into Mortimer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mortimer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer throws a front kick aimed at De Souza's knee but De Souza avoids it well.
De Souza misses with a hook.
It seemed like Mortimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Mortimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mortimer misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and De Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
De Souza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mortimer can do to turn this around?
De Souza is looking to advance position but Mortimer won't allow it.
Mortimer wants to get back to full guard.
Mortimer is controlling De Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mortimer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
Mortimer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mortimer is defending against the submission attempts here by De Souza.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Mortimer is working away. #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.
Mortimer tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg.
De Souza is thwarting Mortimer's attempts to control the position.
Mortimer keeping hold of De Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
De Souza stalling.
Mortimer is trying to maintain the position but De Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Mortimer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mortimer is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB#
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Mortimer is defending well.
Mortimer is looking to control De Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mortimer avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mortimer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
De Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Mortimer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mortimer keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mortimer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mortimer throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
Mortimer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Souza.#T4#
De Souza swings widly with a right hand
letting Mortimer counter with a right hand.
Mortimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogerio De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mortimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mortimer swivels and escapes.
Rogerio De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mortimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Souza staying out of range there.
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!
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortimer dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio De Souza's cut.
That's time! De Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
De Souza goes for a double leg but Mortimer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mortimer continues to drive forward.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mortimer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Souza with a body shot.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mortimer lands with a straight right. De Souza didn't see that one coming.
Mortimer lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mortimer is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mortimer.
De Souza misses with a body punch
and Mortimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mortimer with the inside leg kick.
Mortimer works De Souza's body with a nice hook.#T1#
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mortimer can pounce on him.
De Souza throws a combination that misses
and Mortimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Mortimer cracks De Souza with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! De Souza looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mortimer finish him? #ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
Mortimer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mortimer batters De Souza with a massive right followed by a huge left! De Souza is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Mortimer lands a final crushing right hand to drop De Souza to the mat with a gruesome thud! Mortimer is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jalen Mortimer!
Jalen Mortimer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, The Dirty Needle Project , into his post fight interview.

Event: FARTMMA 119
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza looks to land a combination but Steele avoids it well.
Steele jabs at De Souza's body.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steele slips a jab from De Souza.
Stanley Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that De Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
De Souza is looking for a counter combo.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
De Souza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De Souza lands in his opponent's guard.
De Souza trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
De Souza is trying to hold Steele in close to prevent damage but Steele has managed to pass into half guard.
Steele content to control rather than advance.
De Souza tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Steele has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
De Souza is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Steele controlling his opponent.
De Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Souza is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.
De Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
De Souza can't escape the position.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Steele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele avoids the attempt from De Souza to control.
Steele trying to control but De Souza is having none of it.
De Souza tries to hold on but Steele pushes him away. #SUB2#
De Souza tries to improve his position but Steele has taken his back! Steele has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will De Souza tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steele pushes De Souza away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Stanley Steele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FARTMMA 113
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by De Souza.
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moore - the referee stops the clock and De Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moore. De Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moore connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
De Souza misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a low kick, right behind De Souza 's knee.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moore counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - De Souza scores with a four punch combination!
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Moore throws a lazy body kick
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Souza misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from De Souza misses. #T2#
Moore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moore is looking to score with low kicks.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Souza.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but De Souza is wise to it.
Moore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moore throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
A big left from Moore misses.
Moore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Souza is looking to counter punch.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SUB#
De Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
De Souza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Moore is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rogerio De Souza!
Rogerio De Souza retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Rogerio De Souza made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Souza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bronco dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!
Bronco throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Bronco missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronco misses the body punch
and Bronco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronco misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronco stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on De Souza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from De Souza. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Bronco darts in and clinches De Souza up against the cage.
De Souza scores with a shot to the side of Bronco's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Souzas head.
De Souza wants to break free but Bronco has control.
Bronco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco stops a takedown attempt from De Souza.
Bronco lands an uppercut.#T1#
De Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Bronco prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Bronco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnny Bronco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.#TD#
Bronco is trying to trip De Souza. He has hold of a leg but De Souza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bronco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
De Souza pulls Bronco in to control the position.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco with a nice head shot there.
Bronco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza wants to sweep here but Bronco controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco pushes down on De Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bronco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bronco's back!
Bronco is really stuck here. #T2##SUB2#
Bronco fending off the submission attempt from De Souza.
Bronco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bronco tries to escape the position.
De Souza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De Souza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
De Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
De Souza is hanging on to Bronco's back as he tries to escape.
Bronco controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Bronco is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Bronco trying to control the hands but De Souza won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza tries to get the hooks in deep but Bronco pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
De Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bronco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
De Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bronco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Bronco is working away.
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Bronco wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bronco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
De Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bronco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Souza has cracked it and Bronco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio De Souza!
Rogerio De Souza is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Rogerio De Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox slips under a jab from De Souza.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but De Souza breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
De Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Knox throws a leg kick which misses De Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as De Souza tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for De Souza.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Souza misses the jab.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through De Souza's defenses.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by De Souza and move into the clinch.
Knox feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.#T2#
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rogerio De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by De Souza. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from De Souza. Those never looked like landing.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De Souza.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
De Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Knox fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Souza just manages to avoid it.
No joy there for De Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
De Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Souza's sensitive parts.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.#T4#
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Souza misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
De Souza defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knox looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox avoids the body shot from De Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
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 Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Souza.
De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
De Souza throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
De Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
De Souza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Knox napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
De Souza working away.#SUB2#
De Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Souza throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
De Souza working the ground and pound but Knox is defending the strikes. #T2#
De Souza misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knox is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knox is controlling De Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Souza wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Knox is pressing down on De Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza pushes down on Knox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knox has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Knox is defending against the submission attempts here by De Souza.
Knox is not content to let De Souza control the position.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox trying to hold on to De Souza's head to control him but De Souza postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knox is doing well to control the position and prevent De Souza from advancing to side control.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Knox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox lands a front kick.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Knox defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Knox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
De Souza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
De Souza misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Souza.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox dodges the punch combination from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
De Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox tests De Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a good, hard body kick but De Souza shrugs it off.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
De Souza walks into a left hand.
De Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Souza misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox tried to counter with a leg kick but De Souza avoided it.
Kappa Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.#T2#
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
De Souza misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox works over De Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from De Souza misses.
De Souza scores with a body shot.
Kappa Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.#TD2#
Knox gets caught napping as De Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Knox manages to retain guard.#T3#
Knox controlling the position.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Knox is adopting a defensive guard.
Knox wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
De Souza postures up. #SUB2#
De Souza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knox looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knox looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knox! #REVR##T4#
Knox just content to control the position.
De Souza gets back to half guard.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rogerio De Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Knox throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Souza's body to avoid the submission. De Souza has instead reached around Knox's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Souza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogerio De Souza!
Our winner, Rogerio De Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 97
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Longbardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
De Souza gets tackled into the cage by Longbardo. Longbardo maintains the clinch.
Longbardo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from De Souza as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
De Souza breaks the clinch.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Longbardo, right into the meat.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo is looking to clinch but De Souza is avoiding it.
De Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Longbardo lands with an uppercut that bounces De Souza off the cage and back into range.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Longbardo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Longbardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Longbardo moves into the clinch.
Longbardo tries a knee to the head but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza slows down the pace here.
Longbardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza looking for a takedown. #TD#
De Souza jumps into guard, dragging Longbardo to the mat.
Longbardo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longbardo.
Longbardo stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza.
De Souza throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Longbardo postures up. #SUB#
De Souza pushes a forearm under Longbardo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Longbardo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogerio De Souza!
Rogerio De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FARTMMA 91
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks De Souza off balance momentarily.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed misses with a hook #TD2#
and De Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Souza.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed has De Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.#T1#
De Souza slips nicely into half guard.
De Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
De Souza 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.
De Souza is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Reed is not content to let De Souza control the position.#SUB2#
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reed has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well. #SUB2#
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by De Souza.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed is in trouble now - De Souza has advanced to mount!
De Souza tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed avoids a series of strikes thrown by De Souza.
De Souza wants to take Reed's back but he can't do it this time.
De Souza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
De 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.
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape. #T4#
De Souza throwing strikes here but Reed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Souza. #SUB2#
De Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reed is now in De Souza's guard. A big mistake from De Souza there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reed is aware though and is defending well.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reed passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
De Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Reed misses.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from De Souza. #T1#
Reed slips a jab and a cross from De Souza.
Reed misses with a straight left.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed blocks a jab.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
A big right from Reed misses.
Reed jabs De Souza right on the nose. De Souza blinks but takes it well.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.#T2#
De Souza scores with a hook.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
And De Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and De Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Reed pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Reed keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Reed is trying to keep De Souza in close.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reed keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed moves away from the strike by De Souza.
De Souza slips a jab from Reed.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.
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 Ben Reed 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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Reed cracks De Souza with an open hand slap.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Reed is looking to slow De Souza down with leg kicks.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
Rogerio De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Souza. #T1##SUB2#
De Souza is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reed looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Souza gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reed is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Souza lets go of the hold and Reed can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio De Souza!
An out of breath Rogerio De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 87
Date: Feb 28, 2020

#R1#
Rinaldi cracks a nice hook into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza cracks Rinaldi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rinaldi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Souza back to the cage. Rinaldi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
A lazy left from Rinaldi finds it's target.
A big right from De Souza misses.
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rinaldi blocks a jab.
Rinaldi swings widly with a right hand
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinaldi manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from De Souza. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Rinaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Souza lands with an overhand left.
Rinaldi feints a jab promting De Souza to slip. Rinaldi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rinaldi cracks De Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Rinaldi.
De Souza tests Rinaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Rinaldi misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rinaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rinaldi misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from De Souza misses its target.#CL#
De Souza moves into the clinch.#TD#
De Souza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rinaldi has his hands on De Souza's head, controlling the position.
Rinaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rinaldi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rinaldi is trying to keep De Souza in close.
Rinaldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Souza is one step ahead there. #T2#
De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rinaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Souza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rinaldi wants to sweep but no luck.
De Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rinaldi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rinaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rinaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rinaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Souza.
Rinaldi throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Rinaldi takes one on the button.
De Souza tries to bum rush Rinaldi with a series of wild strikes but Rinaldi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Souza scores with a hook to the body. Rinaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rinaldi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Souza cracks Rinaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
That has opened up Sam Rinaldi's cut even more.
De Souza slips a jab from Rinaldi.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza scores with a jab. Rinaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sam Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
De Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rinaldi on his heels. He'll look to pass Rinaldi's guard now, I'm sure.
Rinaldi can't keep his opponent in guard - De Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Souza trying to advance position but Rinaldi counters by regaining guard.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Rinaldi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
De Souza is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rinaldi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to De Souza's body to avoid the submission. De Souza has instead reached around Rinaldi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! De Souza arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogerio De Souza!
Our winner, Rogerio De Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FARTMMA 81: Awakenings
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
De Souza misses with a combination
and Savic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Souza misses with a body punch
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
Savic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savic counters with a nice uppercut.
Savic misses with a low kick as De Souza jumps back.
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Souza stuns Savic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savic.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Savic gets caught flat footed, as De Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Souza is standing up over Savic. Savic looks to escape but De Souza dives into side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savic, who protects the arm well.
De Souza tries to advance to mount but Savic denies him. #T1##SUB#
De Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Savic is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
De Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savic regains half guard.
Savic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savic keeping hold of De Souza's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Souza prevents Savic from standing back up.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Savic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savic controlling the position well.
De Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Savic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savic wants to get back to full guard but De Souza has mounted him!#SUB#
De Souza goes for an armbar but Savic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Savic.
Savic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
De Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Savic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Savic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
De Souza actively working from the bottom here.
De Souza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Savic stalling.
De Souza trying to hold on to Savic's head to control him but Savic postures up. #SUB#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A combination from De Souza does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savic. That's going to slow De Souza down.
De Souza misses with a body shot
and Savic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Savic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Souza to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Savic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
Savic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savic lands an overhand right.
De Souza misses with an uppercut.
Savic misses with an uppercut.
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savic lands a nice looking body kick.
De Souza misses with a takedown
and Savic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Savic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rogerio De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savic blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Savic.
De Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
De Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Savic counters with a good low kick that De Souza was not able to check.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savic.
Savic throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Souza misses with a hook to the body
and Savic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Savic finds it's way through De Souza's defenses.
Savic digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
Savic scores with a head kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza cracks Savic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by De Souza. Beautiful body shot.
Savic catches De Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Souza throws a sloppy body shot
letting Savic counter with a right hand.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Rogerio De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savic.
De Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savic on the side of the head.#T3#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Savic, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Savic against the cage but Savic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Souza misses with a body shot
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Savic counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
De Souza is rocked!
De Souza throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Savic counters with a crisp right hand that drops De Souza! Savic lets De Souza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savic fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked De Souza out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dragomir Savic!
Dragomir Savic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#802 Jernit v Alzheimer
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. De Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuznetsov as he jumps to the side.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that De Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuznetsov scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Souza.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
De Souza cracks Kuznetsov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov thumps De Souza with a low kick.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
A big left from De Souza misses. #T2#
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from De Souza.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
De Souza lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head but Kuznetsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Souza has time to react.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from De Souza.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.#T3#
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza throws a counter combo.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Souza sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here. #TD2#
De Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov sees it coming and defends easily.
De Souza prevents Kuznetsov from standing back up. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but Kuznetsov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Souza to get the leverage.
De Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
De Souza wants to finish this one by submission but Kuznetsov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Kuznetsov 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.
#R2#
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by De Souza.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination. De Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
De Souza avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
De Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.#T2#
De Souza throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
A jab lands there for De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. De Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
De Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
De Souza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
De Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
De Souza swinging wildly here.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
De Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov. #T4#
Kuznetsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kuznetsov drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Souza at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from De Souza lands.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Souza throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio De Souza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for De Souza.
De Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Souza slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - De Souza had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
De Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Souza shoots in but Kuznetsov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
De Souza connects with a jab.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range. #T2#
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Souza on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
De Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Kuznetsov throws De Souza to one side and escapes!
De Souza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Nice uppercut lands for De Souza. That snapped Kuznetsov's head back.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to De Souza's midsection.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
De Souza throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Souza connects with the punch.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
De Souza thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from De Souza.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
De Souza blocks a jab.
De Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Some bone on bone action there as De Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target.
De Souza blocks a low kick nicely.
De Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Rogerio De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov 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.

Event: GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for De Souza.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from De Souza.
Heikkinen defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen digs a good hook to De Souza's body.
De Souza slips a jab from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heikkinen throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
Heikkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Heikkinen moved out of range.
Heikkinen is looking to counter punch.
Heikkinen throws a low kick, looking for De Souza's leg but De Souza calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
Nice uppercut there from Heikkinen.
De Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heikkinen is fending him off so far but De Souza persists. Nope, Heikkinen circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heikkinen.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
De Souza scores with a jab.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks De Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Souza down.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heikkinen thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
De Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
De Souza moves into the clinch.
Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Souza.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Heikkinen controls his hands.
De Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from De Souza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by De Souza.
Heikkinen lands a left hand.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heikkinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kaino Heikkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.#T2#
Heikkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
De Souza has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Heikkinen is trying to keep an underhook but De Souza manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Heikkinen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. De Souza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Heikkinen can't find room to land a body shot as De Souza controls the action.
Heikkinen prevents a body shot from De Souza.
De Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Souza prevents a body shot from Heikkinen.
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
De Souza is leaning against Heikkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza tries to work over Heikkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Souza avoids it.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Souza misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Heikkinen missing with knees to the body.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heikkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heikkinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Heikkinen breaks from the clinch.
Heikkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heikkinen.
De Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza lands a head shot.#T4#
De Souza misses with a straight left.
It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heikkinen throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Heikkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza misses with a hook. Heikkinen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza connects with a right hand. Heikkinen shakes it off.
De Souza lands with a right hand. #TD2#
De Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heikkinen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio De Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
That kick from Heikkinen tenderised De Souza's leg. De Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heikkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Heikkinen.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
Heikkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaino Heikkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Heikkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heikkinen throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut.
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza sizes up Heikkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Souza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heikkinen works the jab nicely.
Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heikkinen. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from De Souza misses its intended target. #T2#
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza looks for a takedown but Heikkinen sprawls well.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Heikkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by De Souza.
Heikkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heikkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Heikkinen - just one landing.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Heikkinen, which made it look bad. #T3#
De Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Heikkinen there.
Heikkinen looks to land a left hand but De Souza moved out of range nicely.
De Souza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
De Souza drops his hands momentarily and Heikkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heikkinen lands the left hand.
De Souza throws a series of punches but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
Heikkinen misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
De Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Heikkinen misses the target.
Heikkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Souza in his tracks.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Souza misses with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Heikkinen misses the target.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heikkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Heikkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
Heikkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
De Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heikkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Souza.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Heikkinen cracks a nice hook into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaino Heikkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio De Souza's cut.
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#
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Heikkinen.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by De Souza.
Heikkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen misses with a straight right.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a hook.
De Souza cracks Heikkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
De Souza moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
Heikkinen misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heikkinen slips a jab from De Souza.
Heikkinen throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Heikkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Souza tries to move into range but Heikkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heikkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.#T2#
Heikkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heikkinen moves away from the strike by De Souza.
A counter left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses its target.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heikkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen wants to land a leg kick but De Souza is out of range.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
De Souza misses the jab.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Souza throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Heikkinen throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Heikkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and De Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heikkinen's guard.
Rogerio De Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heikkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Heikkinen controlling from the top position.
Kaino Heikkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Heikkinen wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.
De Souza is trying to keep Heikkinen in close.
Heikkinen controlling from the top position.
Heikkinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Souza trying to control the position.
Heikkinen pushes down on De Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogerio De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikkinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Heikkinen wants to free his trapped foot but De Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaino Heikkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heikkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BFF 85: Kemp vs. Bone II
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
And De Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Lawrence pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from De Souza does no damage.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws a leg kick #TD2#
and De Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Souza.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lawrence looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Souza has picked Lawrence up and slammed him! Lawrence can't keep hold of the triangle and De Souza manages to pass to side control!
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Lawrence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
De Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Souza trying to control the action but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Lawrence is right now.
Lawrence is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawrence manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lawrence wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Lawrence is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Souza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawrence looking to control. #T3#
De Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lawrence struggling a bit here.
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawrence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawrence is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Souza defends it easily.#SUB#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Souza passes into half guard.
De Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lawrence keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Souza controlling the pace for now.
Lawrence keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lawrence tries to hold on but De Souza pushes him away. #T5#
Lawrence is working to get back to half guard.
Lawrence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lawrence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Souza fails to take his opponent's back.
Lawrence slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg.
De Souza is looking to advance position but Lawrence won't allow it.
Lawrence tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
De Souza tries to pass to full mount but Lawrence defends it. #T6#
Lawrence trying to control here.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Souza pulls his head out easily.
De Souza stops Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence trying to control but De Souza postures up. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but Lawrence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Souza to get the leverage.
De Souza wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
Lawrence is trying to control but De Souza passes into side control!
De Souza works to advance to full mount. Lawrence defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lawrence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away. #T7#
Lawrence is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Souza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lawrence to take his back!
Lawrence is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Lawrence defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
De Souza trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
I really don't envy Lawrence right now. #SUB2#
De Souza has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Lawrence is defending well but eventually De Souza manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Lawrence has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio De Souza!
In defeat, John Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.

Event: BFF 82: Lesnar vs. Takeishi
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
De Souza tries for a takedown but Arundel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rogerio De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arundel lands a body shot.
De Souza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arundel.
Arundel digs a good hook to De Souza's body.
Arundel throws a shot to the body.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arundel as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Arundel's head back.
Arundel digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.
De Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Arundel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arundel pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Arundel settles back down.
De Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arundel counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.#T1#
Arundel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Souza scores with a jab.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Arundel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arundel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arundel lands a high kick!
A solid body kick from Arundel.
De Souza throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Arundel counters with a crisp right hand that drops De Souza! Arundel lets De Souza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
De Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arundel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks De Souza out cold! De Souza corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Latrobe Arundel!
A very excited looking Latrobe Arundel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFF 79: Trump vs. Schaub
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
De Souza gets a double leg takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Hill wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and De Souza has taken Hill's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Hill has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio De Souza!
The defeated Scott Hill had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: TWIN CROWN ROUND 1
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
De Souza gets tackled into the ropes by Chaos. Chaos maintains the clinch.
Chaos wants to take the fight to the mat but De Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Chaos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Souza regains guard.
Chaos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Souza is keeping the position for now.
De Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Souza is keeping the position for now.
Chaos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard.
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Chaos scores with punches from side control.
De Souza defending against the ground and pound.
Chaos wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
De Souza can't do much from the bottom here.
Chaos trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Chaos working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
The strikes coming from Chaos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chaos lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Chaos is trying to get an arm triangle but De Souza is defending well.
Chaos trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Chaos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chaos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Souza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Souza gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chaos lands a couple of good shots and De Souza has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Chaos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chaos.
Chaos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can De Souza hold on?!
Chaos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chaos throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chaos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften De Souza up.
Chaos is punishing De Souza with some ground and pound.
De Souza just trying to survive but Chaos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chaos looking to hold on to the position here but De Souza rolls and ends up regaining guard.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
De Souza working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily. #T4#
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Chaos.
Chaos is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Chaos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T5#
Chaos trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Chaos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
De Souza regains half guard.
Chaos is keen to just control but De Souza is a slippery customer.#SUB#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chaos 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.
Chaos tries to pass to full mount but De Souza defends it.
Chaos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaos is stalling here. De Souza is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chaos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Souza has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chaos is trying to improve his position.
Chaos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T7#
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chaos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chaos is keen to just control but De Souza is a slippery customer.#SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Chaos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaos is looking to pass De Souza's guard but actually De Souza recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T8##SUB2#
Chaos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chaos, into his guard. #REVR#
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
De Souza passes Chaos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaos works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chaos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Souza off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can De Souza hold on?! #SUB2#
Chaos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. De Souza is defending well though. Chaos let's go of the attempt for now.#T9##SUB2#
Chaos is looking for a choke. De Souza gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. De Souza manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and De Souza is now in half guard.
De Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Chaos tries to move into range but De Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chaos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Souza lands the left hand.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Chaos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Chaos continues to drive forward.
Chaos tries to clinch there but De Souza circles away.
Chaos tries to clinch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza connects with the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Chaos has De Souza pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chaos pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending De Souza tumbling to the mat - Chaos dives into De Souza's guard.
Chaos trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Chaos throws a strike but De Souza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully. #T1#
Chaos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Souza won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
Chaos working a defensive guard here.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Chaos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chaos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaos lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza is staying active underneath Chaos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Souza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chaos prevents De Souza from improving his position.#T3#
Chaos with the ground and pound but De Souza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass. #SUB#
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chaos has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Chaos manages to pass to side control!
De Souza is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Chaos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but De Souza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chaos trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaos is chipping away with strikes.
Chaos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chaos taking a breather here.
Max Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Chaos is trying to get an arm triangle but De Souza is defending well.
Chaos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but De Souza is avoiding damage well. #T5#
Chaos tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Chaos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chaos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De Souza regains half guard, as Chaos was trying to land strikes.
Chaos wants to advance to full mount but De Souza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chaos lands a couple of elbows.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chaos throws a strike but De Souza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Chaos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaos wants to sweep here but De Souza controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Chaos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Souza defends it easily.
Chaos looking to control but De Souza passes into half guard.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Chaos is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but Chaos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Souza to get the leverage.
Chaos trying to control but De Souza postures up.
Chaos moves into full guard.
Chaos is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Souza is pushing down on Chaos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chaos is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Souza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
Chaos wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Chaos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chaos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chaos keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Chaos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rogerio De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaos.
De Souza throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Chaos.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Max Chaos!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Max Chaos!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Max Chaos!

Max Chaos wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Max Chaos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Lester walks into a stiff left hand from De Souza.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester closes the distance but De Souza moves to the side #TD#
and De Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Lester didn't expect that.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lester 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. #SUB#
De Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Lester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
De Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
De Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lester should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, De Souza has tightened it up now! Lester 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 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: BFF 68: Toro Jr. vs. De Souza
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Toro Jr cracks the inside of De Souza's front leg.
A jab from De Souza does it's job there.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Ceaser El Toro Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.
El Toro Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr clobbers De Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a head kick!
El Toro Jr throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza lands with a good body shot.#T1#
El Toro Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Toro Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like El Toro Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Souza.
A head kick misses from El Toro Jr.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a head kick.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Toro Jr enables De Souza to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Toro Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but El Toro Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro Jr's legs - danger averted.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro Jr is keeping the position for now.
De Souza trying to control but El Toro Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
El Toro Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily. #SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
El Toro Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Toro Jr keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
El Toro Jr has his foot on De Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
De Souza wants to control from the top but El Toro Jr keeps moving.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
De Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
De Souza is sitting in close to El Toro Jr's body. El Toro Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De Souza is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De Souza is tapping! That was a very nice submission by El Toro Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr retains his middleweight title!
Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFF 66: Grayce vs. Power Jr.
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
A combination from Robinson does no damage. #TD#
De Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Robinson is trying to keep De Souza in close.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB#
De Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Souza trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Souza. De Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tommy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
De Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson is in trouble now - De Souza has advanced to mount! #T2#
De Souza takes Robinson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Robinson is in trouble. #SUB#
De Souza has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Robinson is in real trouble here. De Souza gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Robinson is tapping out! De Souza wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: BFF 64: Bone vs. Inarritu
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
De Souza lands a right hook to the body.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Franca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franca tries for a takedown but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Franca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Souza is trying to defend but Franca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Franca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franca. #SUB2#
Franca is trying to work for a kimura but De Souza is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Franca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing De Souza to regain full guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Franca pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franca throws a strike but De Souza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Franca has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but De Souza has passed into side control.
Franca sneaks back into half guard.
De Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Franca!
Franca sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
De 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.#T2#
Franca gets full guard.
De Souza passes Franca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Franca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Souza wants to take a breather but Franca is having none of it.
Franca trying to get back to full guard but De Souza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza prevents Franca from getting the reversal.#SUB#
De Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Franca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Franca shrugs it off.
Franca is squirming around, avoiding De Souza's attempts to control the action. #T3#
De Souza controlling the pace for now.
Franca is looking to improve his position but De Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Franca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Souza trying to control the action but Franca is working from the bottom.
Franca is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Franca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
De Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franca works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Souza pushes down on Franca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Franca manages to get to full guard.
Franca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franca keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Franca is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Franca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
Franca is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Franca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Franca throws an elbow that misses. De Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franca's guard. Nice move by De Souza!#REVR#
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Franca.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Franca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
De Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Franca is not content to let De Souza control the position.
Franca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Franca is keeping him busy.
De Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Franca wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well.
De Souza is controlling the pace.
Franca wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Souza prevents Franca from improving his position.
De Souza uses his free foot to push down on Franca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franca.
Franca manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
De Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Franca is looking to improve his position. #T8##SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Franca sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
De Souza is working for a kimura but Franca is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
De Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franca tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Franca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Souza's guard. #REVB#
Franca scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Franca stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! De Souza throws up his legs and catches Franca in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Franca tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by De Souza! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arma
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Misalooba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Misalooba slips a jab and a cross from De Souza.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
Misalooba missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Misalooba takes the fight into the clinch.
De Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Misalooba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Misalooba is out of range.
Misalooba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Misalooba counters with a straight right hand.
Misalooba just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and De Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misalooba connects with the punch.
Misalooba throws a nice head kick!
Misalooba scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misalooba lands with a nice combination. De Souza backs away looking to recover.
Misalooba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Misalooba slips under a jab.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
De Souza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of De Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misalooba lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
De Souza is rocked!
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misalooba.
Misalooba misses the jab.
De Souza walks into a straight right hand from Misalooba.
Misalooba scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one.
De Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Misalooba finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Misalooba moves into the clinch.
Misalooba works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
De Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
De Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Misalooba has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Misalooba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
De Souza lands with a nice combination. Misalooba backs away looking to recover.
De Souza misses with a left hand
and Misalooba counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
Misalooba gets a clinch. #BC#
Misalooba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
De Souza misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Misalooba misses the target.
Misalooba lands a two punch combo.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Misalooba.
De Souza throws a body punch but Misalooba moves out of range.
De Souza fails with the takedown
and Misalooba counters with a stiff right hand.
Didier Misalooba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Souza misses with a double jab
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Misalooba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Misalooba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misalooba with a hook.#T3#
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misalooba pinned against the cage. Misalooba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misalooba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misalooba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Misalooba moves away.
Misalooba throws out a powerful jab.
De Souza cracks a nice hook into Misalooba's ribs.#CL#
Misalooba closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza avoids the elbow strike from Misalooba, against the cage.
Misalooba stops a takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De 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 Misalooba walks away with a smile on his face. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Misalooba both land. Nice combination.
Misalooba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Misalooba thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Misalooba scores with the left hand. De Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Souza slips a straight right by Misalooba.
De Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
Misalooba connects with a looping right hand.
We've been told by Misalooba's head coaches at Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Misalooba throws a head kick that De Souza semi-blocks.
De Souza throws a hook to the side of Misalooba's head but Misalooba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Misalooba throws a counter high kick but De Souza was just alert enough to avoid it.
De Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Misalooba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Souza lands a head shot.#TD2#
De Souza gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Misalooba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
A combination from De Souza does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Misalooba 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Misalooba as he connects with a hook.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Misalooba to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza throws a right and a left that Misalooba avoids nicely.
Misalooba scores with a nice right hand.
Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
Misalooba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whack! Misalooba lands a heavy head kick that drops De Souza. The ref tackles Misalooba to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because De Souza was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Didier Misalooba!
A relieved looking Didier Misalooba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EMP Murhaa vs Klos
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OQuinn misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
De Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OQuinn sprawls well initially but De Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that De Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OQuinn defends it well.
De Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but OQuinn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
De Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Souza works his way into full mount!
De Souza tries to control but OQuinn wriggling away. #SUB2#
De Souza working for a guillotine from mount but OQuinn is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
De Souza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
De Souza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, OQuinn has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
De Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but OQuinn frees his head quite easily.
OQuinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Souza on the ground.#SUB2#
De Souza goes for an armbar but he's not got it… OQuinn turns into him and now he's in De Souza's guard. #SUB2#
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OQuinn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OQuinn content to stall in guard here.
OQuinn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Souza is keeping the position for now.
OQuinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
De Souza working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OQuinn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OQuinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OQuinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
OQuinn wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
De Souza keeping full guard, as OQuinn tries to pass. #SUB2#
De Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
De Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OQuinn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OQuinn defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OQuinn controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
OQuinn misses with an uppercut.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OQuinn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
OQuinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza misses with a takedown
and OQuinn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - OQuinn coming out on top.
De Souza throws a combination. OQuinn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OQuinn eats them both and turns towards De Souza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Souza misses with a straight right.
OQuinn moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
OQuinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but OQuinn circles away.
De Souza scores with a jab.
OQuinn misses with a body shot.
OQuinn takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Damien OQuinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OQuinn misses with a few strikes there.
Nice jab there from OQuinn.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by OQuinn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OQuinn.
A combination from De Souza does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OQuinn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and De Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OQuinn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OQuinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Souza misses with a double jab
and OQuinn counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OQuinn scores with a decent looking hook.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio De Souza.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
OQuinn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OQuinn lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from De Souza misses.
Rogerio De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OQuinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
OQuinn scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
De Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OQuinn's head backwards.#T3#
OQuinn lands a jab to De Souza's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Souza.
De Souza lands a two punch combo.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza. #KD#
OQuinn drops De Souza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but De Souza looks back up at him and smiles so OQuinn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
De Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OQuinn cracks De Souza with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends De Souza tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but OQuinn pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! De Souza is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
A very excited looking Damien OQuinn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: IFCXS2: Vinyard v Lomachenko
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1##TD2#
De Souza scores with a takedown into Askren's guard.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren pulls De Souza in to control the position.
De Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Askren's guard.
De Souza stops Askren from getting back to his feet.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
De Souza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Askren defend it? De Souza steps over the head and cranks it - Askren is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio De Souza!
In defeat, Yen Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.

Event: S02:E07 5th Place Play-Off
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
De Souza loads up on a big right hand but Yi slips the punch.
De Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
De Souza misses with an uppercut
enabling Yi to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Yi scores with a four punch combination!
Yi lands with a cross.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yi.#KD#
Yi sends De Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yi is motioning to the referee to let De Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
De Souza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yi throws a pinpoint strike between De Souza's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends De Souza crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yi scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hsing Yi!
Hsing Yi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: S02:E05 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
Ball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Ball shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ball is working away from the top position though.
Ball seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
Ball lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
Ball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for a guillotine here but Ball defends easily.
Ball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ball wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ball is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ball slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ball remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Souza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ball lands a nice forearm strike.
Ball moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Souza taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Ball lands a nice forearm strike.
De Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ball off and has taken his back!
De Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Ball manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
De Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ball uses it to pass to side control.
De Souza wants to control but Ball postures up.
De Souza is being controlled here.
De Souza is not content to let Ball control the position.
Ball slows the pace down. #T4#
Ball in side control lands a decent elbow.
De Souza is trying to escape the position but Ball is controlling the position.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ball's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ball scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Ball seems content to control.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Souza has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ball. Oh but De Souza has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ball goes limp - he's gone! De Souza jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: BANDAI 9: Rising
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
De Souza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chicken lands a nice shot that snaps De Souza's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.#TD2#
De Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chicken quickly recovers to half guard.
Chicken tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg. #SUB2#
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Chicken is defending well. #SUB2#
De Souza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chicken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
De Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
De Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
De Souza tries to control but Chicken wriggling away. #SUB2#
De Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chicken can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chicken is trying to stand up.
Chicken is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
De Souza is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Chicken is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E07
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Bludgeon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Bludgeon moved out of range.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
De Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bludgeon on his heels. He'll look to pass Bludgeon's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
De Souza drops back looking for a leg! Bludgeon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bludgeon manages to kick De Souza off! De Souza jumps back into Bludgeon's guard.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Bludgeon keeps moving.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bludgeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bludgeon trying to keep a closed guard but De Souza is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Bludgeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
De Souza drops back looking for a leg! Bludgeon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bludgeon manages to kick De Souza off! De Souza jumps back into Bludgeon's guard.
De Souza slips nicely into half guard.
De Souza tries to pass to full mount but Bludgeon defends it. #SUB2#
De Souza 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. #SUB2#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bludgeon sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura here.
De Souza prevents Bludgeon from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Bludgeon is working away. #SUB2#
De Souza is working for a kimura but Bludgeon is defending it quite comfortably.
Bludgeon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bludgeon tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Bludgeon is controlling De Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bludgeon tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
Bludgeon wants to control but De Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but Bludgeon defending well. #SUB2#
Bludgeon is defending against the submission attempts here by De Souza. #SUB2#
De Souza 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. #T4##SUB2#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
De Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Bludgeon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura here.
De Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bludgeon! #T5#
Bludgeon prevents De Souza from taking his back.#SUB2#
De Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Bludgeon defends it well. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Bludgeon is having none of it. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bludgeon wants to control but De Souza is having none of it.#T6##SUB2#
De Souza wants to finish this one by submission but Bludgeon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Souza. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bludgeon tries to hold on but De Souza postures up.#SUB2#
De Souza working for a guillotine from mount but Bludgeon is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Bludgeon is having none of it. #SUB2#
De Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bludgeon is surviving well by controlling De Souza's body position as best he can. #T7##SUB2#
De Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bludgeon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bludgeon tries to hold on but De Souza postures up.#SUB2#
De Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Bludgeon defends it well.
Bludgeon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
De Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Bludgeon defends it well. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Bludgeon is having none of it.
Bludgeon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Souza on the ground.#T8##SUB2#
De Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Bludgeon defends it well.
De Souza takes Bludgeon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bludgeon is in trouble.
De Souza trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
De Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
De Souza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bludgeon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9##SUB2#
De Souza looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
De Souza tightening his grip on Bludgeon, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a choke. Bludgeon gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bludgeon manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bludgeon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza takes a swing at Bludgeon's ribcage but misses.
De Souza dives in and grabs Bludgeon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bludgeon pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
Bludgeon misses with a wild combination.
De Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
De Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bludgeon.#CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bludgeon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Bludgeon's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bludgeon stuns De Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bludgeon throws a one two combo.
De Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bludgeon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Souza walks into a left hand. #ROC#
De Souza is rocked!
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Bludgeon lands with a big left! De Souza is wobbled badly! Bludgeon comes in with a flurry of punches and drops De Souza to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barry Bludgeon!
A very excited looking Barry Bludgeon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E06
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Yanic darts in looking for a takedown but De Souza gets double underhooks and turns Yanic into the cage.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Manager Yanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yanic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
De Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Yanic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanic postures up.
Yanic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yanic tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Yanic got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanic has managed to get both his arms back between De Souza's legs - danger averted.
Yanic trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Yanic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yanic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yanic stands and throws De Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yanic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Yanic working the body and head with strikes.
Yanic is chipping away with strikes.
De Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yanic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yanic is putting a hurting on De Souza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Yanic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing that Yanic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza wants to control but Yanic postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
De Souza tries to bench press Yanic off him but Yanic keeps the position.
De Souza gets back to half guard.
Yanic content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Yanic there.
Yanic not doing much here. #SUB2#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Souza is staying active underneath Yanic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yanic trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yanic is thwarting De Souza's attempts to control the position.
Yanic drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Yanic working over De Souza with some ground and pound. De Souza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Souza won't allow Yanic to pass to mount.
Yanic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Souza gets back to full guard.
Yanic lands a couple of digs.
Yanic content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Yanic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but De Souza has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yanic is looking to defend but De Souza has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yanic! De Souza pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yanic taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E05
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Morus loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Morus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morus misses with a straight right.
Gargan Morus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morus.
Morus loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
Morus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza scores with a jab. Morus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Morus misses with a straight left.
Morus throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Morus.
Morus lands a jab.#ROC#
De Souza is rocked!
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Morus. #T1#
De Souza looks up at the clock. Bad move! Morus lands a right hand from hell, dropping De Souza. Morus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gargan Morus!
A relieved looking Gargan Morus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E04
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Huisbrink throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Huisbrink jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huisbrink takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Souza is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Huisbrink takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De 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.
Huisbrink lands a body shot.
Huisbrink lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huisbrink throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huisbrink throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Huisbrink throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Souza slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Huisbrink 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huisbrink throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huisbrink loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huisbrink sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Donk. De Souza catches Huisbrink right on the button with a cross.
Huisbrink throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
De Souza slips a straight right by Huisbrink.
De Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
De Souza misses with a straight left.
Ruud Huisbrink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Huisbrink misses the target.
Huisbrink's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huisbrink scrambles back to his feet.
Huisbrink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huisbrink might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huisbrink counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Huisbrink misses with a looping right.
Huisbrink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Huisbrink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza slips a jab from Huisbrink.
De Souza connects with a body shot that sends Huisbrink's belly button to the back.
Huisbrink throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.#T2#
Huisbrink scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huisbrink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza throws a nice looking combination but Huisbrink bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
Huisbrink throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
De Souza misses with the combination.
De Souza slips a straight right by Huisbrink.
Huisbrink slips under a jab from De Souza.
Huisbrink throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Huisbrink fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Souza misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huisbrink! But no joy.
Huisbrink scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huisbrink.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.#T3#
Huisbrink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huisbrink bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Huisbrink misses with a two punch combination.
Huisbrink drops his hands momentarily and De Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Huisbrink.
De Souza connects with a body shot.
Huisbrink throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza attempts a counter takedown but Huisbrink avoids it well and moves away.
De Souza slips a straight right by Huisbrink.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Huisbrink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huisbrink takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
De Souza misses with a body punch
enabling Huisbrink to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huisbrink looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huisbrink.
Huisbrink fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
De Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huisbrink.
Huisbrink catches De Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
De Souza stuns Huisbrink with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huisbrink gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
Huisbrink throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Huisbrink misses.
De Souza slips under a jab.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Huisbrink throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Huisbrink finds it's target.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huisbrink showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Souza.
De Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T5#
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huisbrink.
De Souza takes a swing at Huisbrink's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from De Souza does it's job there.
Huisbrink keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Souza.
Huisbrink throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Huisbrink takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
Huisbrink misses with a left hand #TD#
and De Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huisbrink won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huisbrink can do anything to dispel that myth.
Huisbrink wants to get back to his feet but De Souza drags him back down.
Huisbrink can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huisbrink has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huisbrink, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
De Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
De Souza is working to tighten his grip on Huisbrink's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Huisbrink has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but De Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Huisbrink passes out! De Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E02
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Cailloux defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza tries to bum rush Cailloux with a series of wild strikes but Cailloux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cailloux drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Souza sprawls and moves away.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cailloux's hands.
De Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cailloux.
A telegraphed right hand from Cailloux misses the target.
And De Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Cailloux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cailloux throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza slips a jab from Cailloux.#TD#
Cailloux drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cailloux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Cailloux working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailloux scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
De Souza prevents Cailloux from moving into mount.
Cailloux controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
De Souza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cailloux is tapping! Great win for De Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogerio De Souza!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E01
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Grayce .
De Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Grayce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza throws a right hand that Grayce ducks under and follows up with a left that Grayce also avoids with ease.
Grayce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Souza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grayce eats them both and turns towards De Souza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Souza slips under a jab from Grayce .
Grayce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Grayce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches De Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on De Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grayce scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grayce 's best efforts.
De Souza has hold of Grayce 's hands but Grayce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grayce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Grayce there. #SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Grayce working the head and body with strikes.
Grayce working the head and body with strikes.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grayce scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
De Souza is rocked!
Grayce unloads with some huge strikes here! De Souza is out! Grayce wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Early Grayce !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Garda connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Rogerio De Souza has been cut.
Garda throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! De Souza crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anders Garda!

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