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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Browne acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Browne. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Browne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Browne connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza blocks a head kick by Browne.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Browne which made him look bad.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza avoids the head kick by Browne.
Robert Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Browne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browne sprawls well. Browne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Browne throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Browne tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Browne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Browne lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne lands with a slapping head kick.
Browne stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Souza avoids the body shot from Browne.
Browne scores with a head kick.
Browne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Browne misses with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Browne. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Browne lands with a slapping head kick.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Browne.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Browne as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Browne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Browne thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Browne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Browne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Browne is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Browne circles away and we're back to standing.
Browne misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Browne.
Browne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Browne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Souza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Browne misses.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Browne slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne scores with a head kick.
Browne lands a head kick!
Browne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Browne swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Browne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Browne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Browne!
Browne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Browne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Browne lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Browne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Browne missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Browne throws a head kick that half lands.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Browne misses with a series of wild punches.
Browne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Browne's guard.
Browne wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Souza won't allow Browne to get back to his feet.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Browne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Souza distracts Browne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Browne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
Browne slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza blocks a head kick by Browne.
Browne tries a head kick but it misses.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza avoids the body shot from Browne.
Souza shoots in but Browne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Browne sprawls well.
Browne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Browne scores with a head kick. Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from Browne lands but Souza takes it in his stride.
Robert Browne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Browne looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Browne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Browne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Browne throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Browne leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Browne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Browne to the mat! Browne manages to get full guard.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Browne is retaining full guard.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Browne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza winds up and cracks Browne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browne sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Browne is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Browne is staying active underneath Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Browne is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Browne 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 seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Browne is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Souza!
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