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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Calza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Souza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, All Calza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Calza is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Calza circles away and we're back to standing.
Calza throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Calza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Calza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calza. Calza obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Souza looks up at the clock and then as Calza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Souza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Souza crashes against the mat.
Calza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is chipping away with strikes.
Souza tries to score with some ground and pound. Calza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Calza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza lands a few punches from side control.
Calza defending against the ground and pound.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Souza throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Souza landing strikes.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souza.
Souza is working Calza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souza working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Souza's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Souza.
Calza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to advance to mount but Calza denies him.
Souza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calza is rocked!
Calza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Calza is still in real trouble! Can Souza finish him?
Calza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Souza working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza lands a nice forearm strike.
Souza working the ground and pound.
Calza taking a bit of punishment here - Souza scoring with strikes.
Souza in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is putting a hurting on Calza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Souza working the body and head with strikes.
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza grinds an elbow into Calza's temple.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Souza in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Souza lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calza regains half guard, as Souza was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo 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.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Calza looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Calza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza is looking to advance position but Calza won't allow it.
Calza seems to have recovered his senses.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza stops Calza from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza thows a huge punch but Calza dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calza.
All Calza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza moves into range and clinches up with Calza.
Souza lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paolo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza slips a nice elbow through Calza's hands, connecting with Calza's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Calza's temple.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Souza is looking to advance position but Calza won't allow it.
Calza wants to get back to his feet.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calza has one foot on Souza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Souza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calza lands an overhand right.
Calza throws a head kick that half lands.
Souza throws a leg kick but Calza sees it coming and moves out of range.
Souza takes a kick to the side of the head.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calza can do to turn this around?
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calza fakes the leg kick and cracks Souza in the body.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calza lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paolo Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Calza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza throws a leg kick but Calza checks it.
Calza throws a nice head kick!
Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard but Calza defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow.
Calza won't allow Souza to pass to mount.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza is nestled in close to Calza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Calza defends it.
Souza scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Souza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Calza scores with a head kick.
Calza tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza throws and elbow that misses. Calza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Calza!
Calza stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Calza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Souza 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.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Souza lands a couple of digs.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souza passes Calza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calza taking some punishment here, with Souza in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing shots but Calza is blocking nicely.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calza defending well though.
Calza is looking to escape.
Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calza's head.
Calza is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Calza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Souza thows a huge punch but Calza dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Calza sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good leg kick by Calza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calza as he jumps to the side.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calza as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Calza.
Calza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Souza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Calza to the mat! Calza manages to get full guard.
Calza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calza keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Calza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calza has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza distracts Calza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calza has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza wants to pass the guard but Calza is keeping the position.
Souza stands up over Calza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Souza throws and elbow that misses. Calza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souza's guard. Nice move by Calza!
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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
All Calza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Souza!
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