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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Desouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sztanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Desouza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Desouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Sztanga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desouza takes a swing at Sztanga's ribcage but misses.
Desouza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sztanga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sztanga.
Desouza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sztanga has him pressed against the cage.
Sztanga breaks from the clinch.
Desouza misses with a hook
and Sztanga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sztanga.
Sztanga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desouza blocks it with crossed arms.
Desouza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sztanga.
Desouza throws a punch but it's blocked by Sztanga.
Sztanga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sztanga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desouza tries to avoid it but Sztanga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desouza to the ground. Desouza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sztanga shoots in looking for a takedown but Desouza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sztanga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saul Desouza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sztanga.
Some wild striking there from Desouza.
Sztanga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desouza tries to avoid it but Sztanga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desouza to the ground. Desouza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztanga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Sztanga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sztanga shoots in for a takedown but Desouza shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sztanga.
Desouza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Desouza stuffs the takedown attempt from Sztanga. Sztanga gets slowly back to his feet.
Sztanga looks gassed!
Desouza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sztanga manages to avoid it.
Desouza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desouza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sztanga misses with a two punch combination.
Sztanga moves out of range of the strikes.
Desouza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desouza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Desouza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sztanga at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sztanga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desouza.
Desouza misses with a low kick.
Sztanga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sztanga slips a jab and a cross from Desouza.
Desouza throws a leg kick but Sztanga moved away.
Desouza misses with a two punch combination.
Desouza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Desouza wants it to stay on the feet.
Desouza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Desouza does no damage.
Sztanga checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztanga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sztanga checks a low kick from Desouza.
Saul Desouza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desouza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desouza fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sztanga is out of range.
Desouza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sztanga slips a jab and a cross from Desouza.
Sztanga defending well as Desouza loads up on a big left hand.
Sztanga looks for a takedown but Desouza sprawls well.
Desouza misses with an uppercut
and Sztanga counters with a left and a right that stings Desouza.
Sztanga moves out of range as Desouza throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Desouza.
Desouza staying out of range there.
Sztanga throws a right and a left that Desouza avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sztanga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Desouza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sztanga checks it well.
Sztanga checks a leg kick.
Sztanga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Desouza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sztanga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desouza as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Desouza misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desouza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sztanga moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desouza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sztanga is able to avoid easily.
Desouza misses with a double jab.
Desouza throws a front kick aimed at Sztanga's knee but Sztanga avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Desouza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Desouza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Desouza, as that shot connected.
Jab by Desouza.
Desouza throws a right and a left that Sztanga avoids nicely.
Desouza stuffs the takedown.
Desouza loads up on a big right hand but Sztanga slips the punch.
Desouza lands with a hook. Sztanga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sztanga ducks under a wild hook from Desouza.
Desouza throws a low kick but Sztanga avoids it.
Desouza misses with a double jab
and Sztanga counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Desouza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sztanga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Desouza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desouza is looking to break free of the clinch but Sztanga has double underhooks.
Sztanga can't get the takedown.
Saul Desouza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sztanga.
Sztanga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desouza thows a body shot but no joy.
Sztanga checks the leg kick.
Desouza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desouza looks to score with a jab to the body but Sztanga is just out of range.
Saul Desouza is winning the standup battle so far.
Desouza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sztanga on the side of the head.
Desouza misses with a hook
so Sztanga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sztanga is breathing heavily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sztanga wants to pass the guard but Desouza is keeping the position.
Desouza trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desouza is looking to stand up but Sztanga isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sztanga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnny Sztanga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Desouza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sztanga.
Sztanga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Desouza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sztanga somewhat.
Desouza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desouza misses with a series of wild punches.
Desouza misses with a low kick.
Sztanga checks a low kick from Desouza.
Sztanga shoots for a takedown but Desouza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick by Desouza misses
and Desouza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desouza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sztanga backs up against the cage.
Sztanga is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Sztanga has been cut.
Desouza jabs at Sztanga's body.
Sztanga is still on wobbly legs! Can Desouza finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sztanga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OH! Sztanga has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Desouza smells blood and charges in for the finish! Desouza unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Sztanga sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Desouza!
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