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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richter Alastrasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Souza has chosen Black Capricorn Day - Jamiroquai as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfonso De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. Alastrasz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Souza moves out of range as Alastrasz strikes.
Alastrasz throws a big shot that misses.
Alastrasz takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alastrasz on the side of the head.
Alastrasz connects with a crisp jab.
De Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alastrasz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alastrasz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Souza looking to control.
De Souza seems keen to control Alastrasz's posture.
De Souza working a defensive guard here.
De Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alastrasz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alastrasz sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonso De Souza has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Souza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alastrasz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alastrasz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Alastrasz's leg but Alastrasz calmly moves out of range.
Alastrasz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Souza momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alastrasz is defended easily by De Souza.
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Souza but De Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alastrasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz throws a sloppy body shot
and De Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alastrasz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Souza preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alastrasz is working away from the top position though.
Alastrasz wants to free his trapped foot but De Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alastrasz wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alastrasz thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alastrasz lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz trying to advance position but De Souza counters by regaining guard.
De Souza trying to control the position.
Alastrasz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alastrasz slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alastrasz trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
Alastrasz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alastrasz trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Alastrasz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is trying to stand up here but Alastrasz is controlling him well.
Alastrasz 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.
Alastrasz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Souza!
De Souza taking shots to the head.
Alastrasz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and De Souza is now in Alastrasz's guard. A big mistake from Alastrasz there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alastrasz's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alastrasz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richter Alastrasz dominated that round.
That's time! Alastrasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alastrasz misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alastrasz if he has to take too many more of those.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
Alastrasz misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Souza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alastrasz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alastrasz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alastrasz misses with a hook.
Alastrasz throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Alastrasz throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by De Souza.
Alastrasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Alastrasz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Souza misses with a hook.
Alfonso De Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alastrasz misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alastrasz's knee momentarily.
Alastrasz takes one to the chin there.
De Souza leaves Alastrasz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alastrasz moves out of range of the strikes.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
De Souza takes a swing at Alastrasz's ribcage but misses.
Alastrasz misses the body punch
and De Souza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Souza throws a push kick but Alastrasz slaps the foot to one side.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Alastrasz's leg but Alastrasz calmly moves out of range.
Alastrasz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Alastrasz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Alastrasz misses.
De Souza slips under a jab.
De Souza checks the leg kick.
De Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alastrasz.
De Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alastrasz on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alastrasz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Souza tries to avoid it but Alastrasz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Souza to the ground. De Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alastrasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza tries a low kick but Alastrasz avoids it.
Alastrasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alastrasz gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alastrasz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz lands with a punch from half guard.
Alastrasz wants to take a breather but De Souza is having none of it.
Richter Alastrasz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alastrasz thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
Alastrasz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Souza pushes Alastrasz off looking to stand but Alastrasz dives back in and keeps control.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Alastrasz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alastrasz is working away from the top position though.
Alastrasz stops De Souza from getting back to his feet.
Alastrasz stalling.
Alastrasz trying to control from half guard but De Souza is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz is working for a submission of some sort.
De Souza tries to kick Alastrasz off in order to stand up. Alastrasz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
De Souza stops Alastrasz from passing to mount.
Alastrasz throws an elbow but De Souza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alastrasz working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alastrasz advances nicely into full mount.
Alastrasz looking to finish with strikes here!
Alastrasz controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richter Alastrasz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
De Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alastrasz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alastrasz's guard.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Alastrasz keeps moving.
De Souza postures up in Alastrasz's guard and throws a big left but Alastrasz blocks it.
Alastrasz working a defensive guard here.
De Souza won't allow Alastrasz to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza is fighting to break Alastrasz's control of his arms but Alastrasz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alastrasz is on top in guard.
Alastrasz wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.
Alastrasz trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alastrasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alastrasz trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Alfonso De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter Alastrasz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alastrasz thows a body shot but no joy.
Alastrasz checks a leg kick.
Alastrasz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alastrasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Souza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Souza, as that shot connected.
Alastrasz looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Alastrasz throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Souza slips a jab from Alastrasz.
Alastrasz walks into a left hand.
It looks like Richter Alastrasz has been cut.
De Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza lands with a cross.
Alastrasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alastrasz throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
Alastrasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.
Alastrasz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alastrasz scrambles back to his feet.
Alastrasz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alastrasz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
Alastrasz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
De Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alastrasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza scores with a jab. Alastrasz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alastrasz is able to avoid easily.
De Souza slips a straight right by Alastrasz.
Richter Alastrasz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz tries to land a body kick
and De Souza counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by De Souza.
Alastrasz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
Alastrasz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alastrasz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a push kick but Alastrasz slaps the foot to one side.
Alastrasz throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alastrasz is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by De Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonso De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alastrasz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richter Alastrasz!
Richter Alastrasz gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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