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Event:
SMASH: Arteta vs Camara
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Queef tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Queef manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
De Souza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Queef makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Queef's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queef throws a big elbow that misses.
Queef throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queef working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Queef is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.#SUB2#
De Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Queef defends well.#T1#
Queef in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queef stopping the sweep attempt from De Souza.
Queef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Queef working some strikes from top position.
De Souza wants to sweep here but Queef controlling him for the moment.
Queef working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queef throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Souza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queef throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queef throwing strikes from guard but De Souza blocks nicely.
De Souza has momentary wrist control but Queef slips an elbow through the middle.
De Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Queef.
Queef lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queef scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Souza has momentary wrist control but Queef slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Queef in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
De Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Queef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza wants to sweep here but Queef controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Queef throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
De Souza has his foot on Queef's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queef works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queef landing some decent shots from guard.
Queef postures up in De Souza's guard and throws a big left but De Souza blocks it.
Queef in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Queef got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Queef has managed to get both his arms back between De Souza's legs - danger averted.
Queef lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Queef postures up in De Souza's guard and throws a big left but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza has momentary wrist control but Queef slips an elbow through the middle.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queef is one step ahead there.
Queef is working De Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Queef landing with the ground and pound.
Queef throwing strikes but missing.
Queef preventing the sweep.
Queef postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Queef scoring with some ground and pound.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queef lands a couple of elbows.
Queef stands up over De Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
De Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Souza looks winded!
Queef lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Queef postures up in De Souza's guard and throws a big left but De Souza blocks it.
Queef working some strikes from top position.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Queef postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Queef distracts De Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queef loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queef manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Queef looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Souza is defending well. Queef quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Souza has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Queef celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Queef!
A victorious Chief Queef thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
De Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mack is trying to defend but De Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
De Souza is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Mack has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, De Souza is in a lot of trouble! Mack is straining to finish and he's done it! De Souza taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Mack!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Mack thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Kirchen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Souza trying to control here.
De Souza has a hand on Kirchen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kirchen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen is hanging on to De Souza's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Kirchen tightening his grip on De Souza, looking for the choke.
De Souza rolls, trying to escape but Kirchen keeps control of the position.
#T1#
De Souza wants to control his opponent's hands but Kirchen gets his hands free.
De Souza can't escape the position.
Kirchen is trying to stick to De Souza's back but De Souza is turning into Kirchen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kirchen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by De Souza.#SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirchen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Kirchen's legs - danger averted.
De Souza trying to control but Kirchen is working from the bottom.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Kirchen is keeping the position.
De Souza postures up.
#T2#
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirchen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kirchen 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. #SUB#
Kirchen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Souza defends well.
Kirchen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza slips nicely into half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Kirchen is keeping him busy. #T3##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.
Kirchen is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirchen is staying active underneath De Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kirchen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
De Souza wants to pass to mount but Kirchen is defending the position.
Kirchen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirchen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kirchen 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.
Kirchen pulls De Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents De Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kirchen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza wants to control from the top but Kirchen keeps moving. #SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirchen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Kirchen's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Kirchen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kirchen has closed the distance and engaged De Souza in a clinch.
Kirchen tries to throw a body punch but De Souza avoids it by throwing Kirchen back against the cage. #TD#
Kirchen decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Kirchen 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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirchen's guard.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kirchen's thigh. Kirchen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirchen can't keep his opponent in guard - De Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirchen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
De Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Kirchen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kirchen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirchen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirchen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
De Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirchen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Souza.
Kirchen wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirchen is trying to control but can't.
Kirchen is looking to improve his position.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
De Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kirchen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Souza has cracked it and Kirchen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
A victorious Marcos De Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner stalks De Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Souza's face. De Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
De Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
De Souza clinches with his opponent.
De Souza jumps guard but Turner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Souza.
De Souza jumps guard but Turner stands there with De Souza around his waist. De Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the cage and eventually De Souza drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
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 Turner walks away with a smile on his face. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
De Souza rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
De Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
De Souza moves into full mount! Turner won't be happy about that!
De Souza looking to finish with strikes here!
Turner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
De Souza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
De Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turner to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turner shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza moves to the back. #T2##SUB2#
De Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Our spies down at at Gladius Elite Facilities inform us that De Souza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
De Souza working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Turner is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and De Souza has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Turner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Gladius Island Endgame 2020
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
De Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shamrock sprawls well initially but De Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
De Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shamrock! #SUB#
De Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Shamrock frees his head quite easily.
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shamrock is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Souza working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Shamrock looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by De Souza! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
G | 46
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bottini throws a big shot that misses.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bottini.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bottini defends it nicely.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottini's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Souza under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottini lands with a hook. De Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bottini scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Marcos De Souza has been cut.
De Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Bottini waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped De Souza to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
Bottini is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Oh De Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
De Souza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bottini is defending well. De Souza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bottini has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! De Souza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
A victorious Marcos De Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ciro Bottini was interviewed post fight and said 'I always wanted to be a rock singer but even my mother told me "Ciro, maledeto, you sing bad and you should feel bad!".'. |
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Event:
G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Officer, which made it look bad.
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Officer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Officer. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza shoots in and drives through. Officer sprawls well.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Officer gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
Officer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Souza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Officer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#It looks like Marcos De Souza has been cut.
De Souza tries to clinch but Officer is having none of it.
De Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Officer leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Officer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Officer, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Officer against the cage but Officer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
De Souza drives through and clinches with Officer against the cage.
#BC2#
Officer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Officer works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Officer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Souza sprawling to the canvas! De Souza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Officer finish him?!
#ROC2#De Souza is rocked!
De Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh De Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Officer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Officer pinned against the cage. Officer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Souza is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Officer 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 Officer finish him?
#T1#
De Souza leaves his chin hanging out and Officer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! De Souza crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warrant Officer!
Warrant Officer is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Warrant Officer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
G | 40
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Shamrock instigates a clinch.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shamrock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stan Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Souza.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a light punch inside.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Shamrock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
De Souza looks winded!
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock is leaning against De Souza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Shamrock works on De Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
A body shot lands from Shamrock.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shamrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Souza can turn it around.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath De Souza's ribcage. De Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
De Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shamrock tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard.
Shamrock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shamrock continues to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Shamrock lying in De Souza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. De Souza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Shamrock taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Marcos De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 29
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Okafor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okafor lands in his opponent's guard.
Okafor is in close to De Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor connects with a couple of short punches.
Okafor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
Okafor being controlled here momentarily.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but De Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
De Souza is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Okafor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcos De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Mike Okafor stepped up to the mic, saying 'coming back stronger'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 23.5
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Oconner scores with a decent looking hook.
Oconner throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
De Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oconner misses with the head strike.
De Souza fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Oconner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oconner stalling in the clinch but De Souza improves position.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Oconner holds him up against the cage and eventually De Souza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oconner stalling in the clinch.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oconner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oconner lands with a right to the head.
Oconner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oconner looking to slow down the pace here.
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Oconner has him pressed against the cage.
De Souza takes a shot to the head.
Oconner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Oconner.
Oconner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Souza or not. #T1#
Oconner scores with a hook to the body.
Oconner lands a hook that snaps the head of De Souza backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Oconner.
De Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oconner lands a shoulder strike.
Oconner lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oconner.#TD#
De Souza jumps into guard, dragging Oconner to the mat.
Oconner trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oconner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oconner 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.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet. #T2#
Oconner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oconner keeps working.
De Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Oconner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oconner keeps working.
Oconner tries to roll over but De Souza keeps him under control.
De Souza trying to control the action but Oconner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oconner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Souza has cracked it and Oconner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza retains his middleweight title!
Marcos De Souza decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 19
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Vino has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
De Souza jumps into guard, dragging Vino to the mat.
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.
Vino won't allow De Souza to sweep him here.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
De Souza pushes a forearm under Vino's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vino is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza is the new middleweight champion!
Marcos De Souza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Sanfino Vino was interviewed post fight and said 'I will wreck this one trick pony next time !!!'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 14
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckean sprawls well. Mckean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Mckean, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Mckean against the cage but Mckean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckean but Mckean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mckean, which made it look bad.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Mckean. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mckean circles away.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mckean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Souza's guard.
Mckean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mckean wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving. #T2#
Mckean is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mckean prevents De Souza from improving his position.
De Souza won't allow Mckean to pass to mount.
Mckean uses his free foot to push down on De Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Souza.
Mckean throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
De Souza is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Mckean tries to control but De Souza wriggling away.
Mckean prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Mckean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Mckean is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Mckean's guard.
Mckean keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Mckean pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Mckean keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
De Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mckean's guard.
De Souza advances position into side control!
De Souza staying calm.
De Souza trying to control the position but Mckean is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mckean's legs.
Mckean can't do much from the bottom here.
De Souza in the domination position with Mckean hanging on.#T1#
Mckean stops De Souza from passing to mount.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mckean keeps working.
De Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Mckean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mckean is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
De Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mckean, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Mckean is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza trying to control the position but Mckean is working away.
Mckean prevents De Souza from moving into mount.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
De Souza has knee on belly momentarily but Mckean bucks him off and regains half guard.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg.
De Souza is keen to just control but Mckean is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mckean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mckean.
Marcos De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard.
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckean swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mckean tries to sprawl but De Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckean sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos De Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
De Souza misses with a takedown #TD2#
so Mckean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
De Souza working a defensive guard here.
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean forces his way into half guard.
Mckean works his way into side control.
De Souza is not content to let Mckean control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Mckean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mckean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckean working away.
Mckean tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mckean working away.
Mckean works to advance to full mount. De Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mckean takes De Souza's back.
De Souza is keeping busy.
De Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mckean's guard. Nice work there by De Souza.
#T3#
Mckean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean 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.#SUB2#
Mckean looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
Mckean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mckean is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza is pressing down on Mckean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mckean is holding on for now.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Mckean is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckean sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean really 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.#R4#
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
De Souza dives in and grabs Mckean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckean pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mckean, which made it look bad.
De Souza misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Mckean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mckean looking to pass the guard.
Mckean is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckean has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is staying active underneath Mckean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB2#
Mckean 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 wants to control but Mckean is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Mckean is pressing down on De Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Souza is holding on for now. #SUB#
De Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Mckean tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean is trying to control the action in half guard but De Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckean pulls his head out easily.
De Souza tries to get to full guard but Mckean has control of the leg.
De Souza wants to control but Mckean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mckean wants to pass the guard but De Souza is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Mckean gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Souza.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.#T3#
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckean tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckean to the ground. Mckean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Mckean. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mckean defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Mckean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mckean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcos De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Mckean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckean continues to drive forward.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckean leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Mckean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass.
Mckean passes into half guard. #T1#
Mckean wants to pass to mount but De Souza is defending the position.
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
De Souza moves into full guard.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Mckean pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
De Souza trying to mount his opponent but Mckean defends it. #SUB#
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mckean trying to control here.
Mckean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mckean keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
De Souza trying to control but Mckean is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mckean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
De Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Mckean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mckean is on top in guard.
#REVB#
De Souza controls Mckean momentarily but Mckean frees himself.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mckean forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza manages to get to full guard.
Marcos De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckean trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mckean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mckean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:49
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mckean!
James Mckean is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 11
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Mardle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mardle as he jumps to the side.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mardle swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Mardle tries to sprawl but De Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mardle pushes De Souza off and gets back to his feet.
Mardle lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mardle connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.#TD2#
De Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Souza moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Mardle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
De Souza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mardle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Souza's guard! Nice work there by Mardle! #T1##SUB2#
De Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mardle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mardle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mardle is aware though and is defending well.
De Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mardle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
De Souza drops back looking for a leg! Mardle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mardle manages to kick De Souza off! De Souza jumps back into Mardle's guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mardle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Training Centre. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mardle wants to stand and escape but De Souza is having none of it.
De Souza passes Mardle's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mardle sees it coming and defends easily.
Mardle is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mardle sees it coming and defends easily.
Mardle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mardle tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mardle is not content to let De Souza control the position.#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mardle wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
De Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Mardle is working away. #SUB2#
De Souza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mardle is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcos De Souza!
Marcos De Souza is the new light heavyweight champion!
Marcos De Souza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Island Brawls 6
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
De Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Graves leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
De Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
Graves 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full 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 Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
De Souza advances to half guard.
Graves is trying to control but can't.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as De Souza sits in half guard.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Souza is working away from the top position though.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
De Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but Graves defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
De Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Graves tries to hold on but De Souza pushes him away.
De Souza is looking to work his way around to Graves's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
De Souza takes Graves's back.
De Souza trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
De Souza is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Graves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from De Souza.
De Souza has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
De Souza gets his hands free as Graves looks to control.
De Souza trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
De Souza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
De Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Graves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos De Souza 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#
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Graves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Graves continues to drive forward.
Graves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Graves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
De Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Graves is trying to defend but De Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graves tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg. #SUB#
De Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graves could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Souza has cracked it and Graves is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos De Souza!
Our winner, Marcos 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.
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Event:
Island Brawls 3
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1#
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckean swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mckean circles away.
De Souza walks into a jab.
Mckean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Mckean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Mckean is keeping the position.
De Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mckean's guard.
Mckean wants to improve his position but De Souza is controlling well.
De Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mckean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mckean is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
De Souza looking to control and managing it successfully.
De Souza throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mckean because De Souza loaded up on that one.
De Souza controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Mckean is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. De Souza locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mckean is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
De Souza shoots in but Kebab avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kebab works the jab nicely.
Marcos De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kebab gets caught napping as De Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Kebab manages to retain guard.#SUB#
De Souza drops back looking for a leg! Kebab is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kebab manages to kick De Souza off! De Souza jumps back into Kebab's guard.
Kebab can't keep his opponent in guard - De Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is trying to control. Kebab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Souza is pressing down on Kebab's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kebab is holding on for now.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kebab keeps working. #T1#
De Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Kebab is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kebab is just riding it out for now. De Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Kebab won't allow De Souza to pass to mount.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Kebab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Souza trying to pass the guard but Kebab defending well.
De Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kebab does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
De Souza wants to take his opponent's back but Kebab doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Kebab has left one of his arms exposed and De Souza doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kebab screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos De Souza!
Rulla Kebab spoke after the fight, saying '33,1'.
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