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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushrod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Bushrod has managed to clinch.
Bushrod is trying to maintain a safe position but Sousa gets an underhook and turns Bushrod into the cage.
Sousa lands with a light punch inside.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Bushrod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bushrod stalling in the clinch but Sousa improves position.
Bushrod leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sousa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bushrod fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Bushrod forces Sousa back against the cage and clinches.
Sousa gets through Bushrod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bushrod is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bushrod is looking to control Sousa's arms but Sousa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bushrod has his back to the cage.
Sousa gets through Bushrod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sousa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sousa lands a left hand.
#T1#
Bushrod misses with the head strike.
Bushrod is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sousa throws a head punch that misses.
Sousa lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushrod is trying to stall.
Sousa lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Bushrod.
Sousa scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bushrod wants to stall.
Sousa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sousa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bushrod.
Sousa lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bushrod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sousa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Bushrod is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bushrod just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sousa's brow.
Oh Bushrod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushrod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bushrod seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##TD2#
Sousa jumps guard.
Sousa trying to keep a closed guard but Bushrod is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bushrod looking to sit in guard and control but Sousa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bushrod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bushrod has control of Sousa's left arm, preventing Sousa from doing any damage.
Bushrod utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sousa chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Sousa stays in close to Bushrod's body and controls the position.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Bushrod keeps moving.
Sousa throws a big elbow that misses.
Sousa trying to control but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
Bushrod pulls Sousa in close to his closed guard and prevents Sousa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sousa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bushrod wants to improve his position but instead Sousa has moved into half guard.
Sousa prevents Bushrod from improving his position.
Sousa prevents Bushrod from standing back up.
Bushrod is looking to control Sousa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bushrod avoid being mounted?
Sousa throwing shots but Bushrod is blocking nicely.
Sousa throwing shots but Bushrod is blocking nicely.
Bushrod is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sousa jumps into side control!
Bushrod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bushrod throws a shot from downtown. Sousa moves away and avoids it.
Bushrod misses with a double jab.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bushrod defends it well.
Bushrod throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sousa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bushrod defending well though.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bushrod keeps working.
Bushrod moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa content to stall in guard here.
Sousa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Joao Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bushrod has momentary wrist control but Sousa slips an elbow through the middle.
Bushrod can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sousa controls the pace.
Sousa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Sousa crashes against the mat.
Bushrod tries to buck Sousa off but Sousa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bushrod will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SUB2#
Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bushrod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sousa landing strikes.
Sousa trying to control the action but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
Sousa working the strikes but Bushrod uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Bushrod trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Sousa thows a huge punch but Bushrod dodges it nicely.
Bushrod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sousa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bushrod is not content to let Sousa control the position.
Bushrod has a hand on Sousa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sousa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Sousa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bushrod has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bushrod! #T4#
Bushrod trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Bushrod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sousa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bushrod has managed to get both his arms back between Sousa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bushrod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Bushrod from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bushrod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bushrod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bushrod throws a leg kick but Sousa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sousa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bushrod or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad.
Bushrod throws a head kick that misses
and Sousa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sousa digs a good hook to Bushrod's body.
#CL2#
Sousa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sousa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Sousa as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Sousa pulls guard.
Sousa controls Bushrod momentarily but Bushrod frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a triangle but Bushrod pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Bushrod throwing strikes but missing.
Bushrod wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sousa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bushrod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sousa is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bushrod trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sousa trying to keep a closed guard but Bushrod is proving a slippery customer.
Bushrod trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bushrod looking to sit in guard and control but Sousa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sousa preventing the sweep.
Sousa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sousa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sousa slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Bushrod wants to control but Sousa passes into side.
Bushrod is not content to let Sousa control the position.
Sousa takes a little break here. Bushrod wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sousa lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
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.
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Bushrod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sousa taking a breather here.
Sousa misses with the ground and pound.
Sousa trying to control the position but Bushrod is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa tries to move to mount but Bushrod blocks the move with his legs.
Scruffy Bushrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sousa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Sousa with a hook.
Galvarino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sousa on the side of the head. #CL#
Galvarino darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage.#BC#
Galvarino breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Galvarino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sousa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Sousa has Galvarino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sousa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Galvarino tumbling to the mat - Sousa dives into Galvarino's guard.
Sousa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Galvarino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sousa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sousa lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Sousa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galvarino working a defensive guard here.
Sousa forces his way into half guard.
Sousa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sousa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Sousa works his way into side control.
Sousa lands some shots froms side control.
Sousa happy to just control the position for now.
Sousa lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Sousa has an Americana. Galvarino didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sousa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sousa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Majere.
Majere throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Majere.
And Sousa tries to counter it with a takedown but Majere pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Majere has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sousa misses with some punches.
Majere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Majere tries to pull guard but Sousa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Majere jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sousa walks away with a smile on his face. Majere gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Majere is looking to chop away at Sousa's legs. #CL#
Majere darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage.#TD2#
Sousa pulls guard successfully.
Majere throwing strikes from guard but Sousa blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sousa is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
Sousa keeping full guard, as Majere tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sousa pushes a forearm under Majere's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Majere is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
A less than humble Joao Sousa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Sousa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick
and Sousa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Sousa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wong's guard.
Wong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sousa manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Sousa there.
Sousa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sousa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Sousa trying to control the pace.
Sousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sousa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sousa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sousa lands a big shot there that rocks Wong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Sousa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sousa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sousa landing punches.
Sousa controlling from the full mount.
Sousa 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sousa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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!
Sousa landing shots from mount.
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sousa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Sousa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wong looks a forlorn figure.
Sousa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sousa lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Wong is rocked!
Sousa lands a nice shot to the head.
Wong is still in real trouble! Can Sousa finish him?
Sousa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Sousa lands a nice shot to the head.
Wong seems to have recovered his senses.
Sousa lands a heavy elbow.
Sousa controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Sousa has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Wong is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Viv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sousa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viv postures up in Sousa's guard and throws a big left but Sousa blocks it.
Sousa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viv landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sousa is tightening it up a little... Viv has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viv reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viv taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sousa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa 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:
Madness Fright Night 11
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
FoodChain misses the shot to the body.
FoodChain throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Sousa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
FoodChain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by FoodChain.
FoodChain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
FoodChain misses with the head strike.
FoodChain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sousa backwards. #TD2#
Sousa jumps guard.
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but FoodChain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
FoodChain looking to pass the guard.
Sousa wants to sweep here but FoodChain controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sousa working for a triangle but FoodChain defends it easily.
Sousa keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
FoodChain stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
Sousa keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
FoodChain trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
FoodChain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sousa's guard. #SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sousa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sousa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
FoodChain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sousa keeps working. #T3##SUB#
FoodChain is working for a kimura but Sousa is defending it quite comfortably.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
FoodChain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
FoodChain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sousa staying out of range there.
FoodChain takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
And Sousa tries to counter it with a takedown but FoodChain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A leg kick checked by FoodChain.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A big right from FoodChain misses. #CL2#
Sousa rushes FoodChain and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to FoodChain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sousa goes for a takedown in the clinch but FoodChain prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from FoodChain fails to land.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
FoodChain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, FoodChain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
FoodChain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
FoodChain misses with a punch on the inside.
FoodChain lands with a light punch inside.
FoodChain lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sousa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FoodChain misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for FoodChain.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of FoodChain's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
FoodChain throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
Sousa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sousa staying out of range there.
Sousa with the counter takedown but FoodChain avoids it easily.
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. FoodChain should have avoided that one.
A big right from Sousa misses.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FoodChain connects with a body shot that sends Sousa's belly button to the back.
FoodChain throws a right hand that misses
and Sousa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
FoodChain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
FoodChain scores with the left hand. Sousa knows he should have avoided that one.
Sousa lands with a nice combination. FoodChain backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoodChain ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa jabs at FoodChain's body.#T1#
FoodChain slips under a jab.
FoodChain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
FoodChain slips a straight right by Sousa.
Sousa throws a nice looking combination but FoodChain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sousa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot.
FoodChain cracks Sousa with a good jab.
FoodChain misses with a hook
and Sousa counters with a nice uppercut.
FoodChain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
FoodChain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sousa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoodChain defends well and Sousa ends up having to push FoodChain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
FoodChain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
FoodChain fails to land with a series of punches.
Sousa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FoodChain slips under a jab.
Sousa slips a jab from FoodChain.
Joao Sousa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoodChain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Sousa shoots in and gets a takedown into FoodChain's guard.
FoodChain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead FoodChain passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Sousa is pressing down on FoodChain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but FoodChain defends easily.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Sousa keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass.
FoodChain trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.
Sousa trying to keep a closed guard but FoodChain is proving a slippery customer.
Sousa wants to sweep here but FoodChain controlling him for the moment.
Sousa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sousa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sousa is looking to clinch.
Sousa slips a straight right by FoodChain.
Sousa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sousa connects with a single shot there.
FoodChain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sousa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sousa misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Sousa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
FoodChain throws an overhand right that lands on Sousa's shoulder, as Sousa tries to avoid the shot.
FoodChain misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Sousa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with a straight left.
Sousa slips a jab from FoodChain.
FoodChain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sousa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FoodChain's head.#T1#
Sousa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FoodChain throws out the jab.
FoodChain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sousa's head backwards.
FoodChain scores with a hook.
Sousa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
FoodChain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sousa.
FoodChain loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
FoodChain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
FoodChain misses with a hook.
FoodChain throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
A jab from FoodChain does it's job there.
Sousa moves to clinch but FoodChain breaks away
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Sousa moves forwards but FoodChain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now FoodChain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
FoodChain content to stall in guard here.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
FoodChain passes Sousa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sousa tries to get to full guard but FoodChain has control of the leg. #SUB#
FoodChain seems to be working for a kimura but Sousa defends the submission attempt.#T3#
FoodChain wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
FoodChain is keen to just control but Sousa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
FoodChain is working for a submission of some sort.
Sousa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of FoodChain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take FoodChain's back!#T4#
Sousa tries to get the hooks in deep but FoodChain pushed the leg off.
FoodChain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sousa looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain trying to control the position but Sousa manages to sink in the hooks.
FoodChain wants to escape the position.
FoodChain trying to control the hands but Sousa breaks the grip.
Joao Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sousa trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sousa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sousa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sousa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sousa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Sousa.
I think Sousa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite jabs at Sousa's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thistlewhite misses the target.
Thistlewhite throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thistlewhite is striking from the bottom but Sousa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sousa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Thistlewhite looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sousa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sousa landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Sousa with a couple of short strikes.
Sousa working the ground and pound effectively.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sousa isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Thistlewhite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sousa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thistlewhite hang on?#ROC2#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thistlewhite flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sousa looking to control but Thistlewhite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sousa looking to finish Thistlewhite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thistlewhite!
Oh Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sousa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sousa is landing with some decent strikes but Thistlewhite is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Thistlewhite has left one of his arms exposed and Sousa doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Thistlewhite screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
After the fight, Joao Sousa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Madness 9: LW CC Rd 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Doyea takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Doyea misses.
Sousa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sousa moves out of range as Doyea strikes.
A left and a right from Sousa both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Sousa does no damage.
Doyea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Doyea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doyea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doyea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Doyea.
Sousa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doyea throws out the jab.
Sousa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doyea's hands.
Sousa digs a good body shot into Doyea's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyea misses with a left hand
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doyea throws an overhand right that lands on Sousa's shoulder, as Sousa tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Sousa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doyea throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Doyea wants to break free but Sousa has control.
#TD#
Sousa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Doyea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sousa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sousa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doyea is looking to improve his position.
Doyea is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea is pressing down on Sousa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doyea is looking to stand up but Sousa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Doyea working for a triangle but Sousa defends it easily.
Sousa controlling from the top position. #T2#
Doyea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Doyea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Doyea is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sousa has his hands clasped together but Doyea extends and breaks Sousa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Doyea.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arod Doyea!
An out of breath Arod Doyea 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Sousa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ulatov sprawls well initially but Sousa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sousa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sousa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sousa tries to pass to full mount but Ulatov defends it. #SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ulatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sousa is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Still in half guard, Sousa seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily.
Sousa tries to pass to full mount but Ulatov defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sousa lands a nice short elbow.
Sousa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ulatov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Sousa there.
Ulatov wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy.
Sousa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Ulatov is pressing down on Sousa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sousa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sousa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ulatov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sousa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving.
Sousa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ulatov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sousa trying to control the position.
#T3#
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sousa is retaining full guard.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ulatov defends well.
Sousa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ulatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sousa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sousa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sousa! #REVR#
Ulatov is not content to let Sousa control the position.
Ulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ulatov stops Sousa from passing to mount.
Sousa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ulatov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sousa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa trying to control the action but Ulatov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sousa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ulatov misses with an uppercut
and Sousa counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Sousa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ulatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sousa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Ulatov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sousa's head.
Sousa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ulatov with a nice head shot there.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulatov can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ulatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sousa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ulatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sousa controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Sousa moves into the clinch successfully.
Ulatov wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulatov.
Ulatov jumps guard but Sousa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ulatov looking for a takedown.
Joao Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Sousa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sousa misses with some punches.
Sousa is working Ulatov over against the cage.
Sousa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ulatov jumps guard but Sousa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ulatov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sousa regains guard.
Ulatov trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Ulatov is pushing down on Sousa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sousa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ulatov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Sousa trying to get back to full guard but Ulatov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sousa is looking to improve his position but Ulatov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ulatov trying to control but Sousa is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ulatov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sousa frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Ulatov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sousa tries to hold on but Ulatov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ulatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sousa misses with an uppercut.
Sousa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sousa as he avoids it easily.
Ulatov darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Ulatov into the cage.
Ulatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
Joao Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Ulatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sousa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ulatov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Ulatov throws a lazy right hand but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sousa lands a jab to the nose.
Ulatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sousa.
Sousa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ulatov stuffs the takedown attempt from Sousa. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sousa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sousa leaves Ulatov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ulatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sousa pinned against the cage. Sousa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ulatov connects with a right hand. Sousa shakes it off.#T2##CL2#
Ulatov gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land.
Sousa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of Ulatov's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulatov.
A shot in the inside from Sousa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ulatov.
Sousa lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Sousa as the two fighters clinch.
Sousa lands with a light punch inside.
Ulatov blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sousa.
A short left from Sousa. #T3#
Sousa lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Ulatov is rocked!
Joao Sousa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sousa pushes Ulatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Sousa finish him?
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ulatov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sousa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulatov backwards. #TD#
Sousa has clasped his hands together around Ulatov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ulatov struggling a bit here.
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Sousa keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Sousa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ulatov, who protects the arm well.
Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sousa is working Ulatov over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Ulatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sousa off and has taken his back!
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!#SUB2#
Ulatov looking to break Sousa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sousa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ulatov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sousa tries to escape the position.
Ulatov gets his hands free as Sousa looks to control.
Well, with Ulatov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sousa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Sousa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Sousa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ulatov gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sousa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Sousa!
A very excited looking Joao Sousa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Geisler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geisler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sousa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sousa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Sousa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Geisler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sousa.
Sousa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Geisler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sousa in particular looking to stall.
Geisler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sousa wants to pass to mount but Geisler is defending the position.
Sousa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Geisler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sousa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sousa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa uses his free foot to push down on Geisler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Geisler.
Sousa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sousa unloads with some shots from mount but Geisler bucks and avoids them well.
Sousa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Geisler?
Geisler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sousa.
#T2#
Sousa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Geisler because Sousa loaded up on that one.
Sousa working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Geisler slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Sousa wants to take a breather but Geisler is having none of it.
Sousa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Geisler is trying to escape back to his feet but Sousa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sousa controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Sousa trying to control the action but Geisler is working from the bottom.
Sousa taking a breather here.
Sousa tries to move to mount but Geisler blocks the move with his legs.
Sousa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Geisler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Geisler regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sousa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #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.
Sousa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geisler is refusing to be controlled, as Sousa sits in half guard. #ES#
Geisler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geisler lands a jab.
Sousa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Geisler avoids the body shot from Sousa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Geisler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sousa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Geisler backwards.
Sousa tries to throw a body punch but Geisler avoids it by throwing Sousa back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Sousa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geisler.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Sousa jumps guard and drags Geisler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Geisler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sousa has a closed guard, preventing Geisler from standing up.
Geisler wants to stand and escape but instead Sousa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sousa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sousa won't allow Geisler to get back to his feet.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Geisler keeps moving.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Geisler is retaining full guard.
Sousa 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.
Sousa is looking to work some ground and pound but Geisler has wrist control.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Geisler is keeping the position.#ES#
Geisler wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Sousa staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sousa! But no joy.
Good exchange - Sousa coming out on top.
Geisler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sousa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geisler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
Sousa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Geisler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.
Geisler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geisler misses with a hook. Sousa ducked under it nicely.
Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Geisler misses.
Geisler cracks Sousa with a good jab.#CL2#
Geisler gets tackled into the cage by Sousa. Sousa maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sousa.
Geisler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geisler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sousa.
#T3#
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sousa.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
A right hand to the body from Geisler.
Geisler prevents a body shot from Sousa.
Sousa blocking some punches.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
Geisler gets underhooks to prevent Sousa's takedown attempt.
Geisler digs a right hand into Sousa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sousa's gas tank.
Sousa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sousa.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
Geisler lands a shoulder strike.
Sousa effectively controlling the action here.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Geisler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Sousa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Geisler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geisler covering up well under a series of strikes from Sousa.
Sousa missing with punches from the back.
Sousa looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sousa looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sousa throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sousa throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Geisler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Geisler.
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Geisler ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.#CL#
Geisler moves into range and clinches up with Sousa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sousa.
Nice body punch from Sousa - that landed with a thud.
Sousa lands with a right to the head.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Geisler.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geisler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sousa or not.
Sousa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sousa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sousa working aggressively here.
Sousa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geisler as Sousa tries to tie him up.
Sousa scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Sousa throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Geisler on the inside.
Sousa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sousa tries to work over Geisler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Geisler has a couple of punches blocked by Sousa.
Sousa scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Sousa jumps guard and drags Geisler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Geisler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sousa, up you get!
Baron Geisler is winning the standup battle so far.
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Sousa.
Geisler lands a head shot.
Geisler ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa throws a jab when Geisler was well out of range.
Sousa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice defenses there by Sousa.
Sousa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Geisler.
Sousa slips a jab from Geisler.
Sousa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sousa defending well as Geisler loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geisler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baron Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Geisler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Geisler scores with a nice body kick.
Geisler looks to throw the jab but Sousa is out of range.
Geisler lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Geisler.
Geisler works Sousa's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Geisler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baron Geisler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sousa slips under a jab from Geisler.
Geisler misses with a body shot.
Geisler throws a shot from downtown. Sousa moves away and avoids it.
Geisler swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Geisler looks to throw a body kick
and Sousa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geisler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.#T3#
Sousa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Geisler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a straight left.
Sousa misses with a hook.
Geisler drops his hands momentarily and Sousa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Geisler lands a body shot.
Geisler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sousa's sensitive parts.
Geisler looks to land a combination but Sousa avoids it well.
Geisler tries a head kick but it misses.
Sousa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Geisler takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Geisler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geisler misses with an uppercut.
Sousa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Sousa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geisler.
It looked like Geisler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sousa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sousa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baron Geisler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Sousa.#TD2#
Sousa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geisler keeps working.
Geisler dodges the ground and pound from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baron Geisler.
I think Sousa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Sousa!
An out of breath Joao Sousa 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Sousa has closed the distance and engaged Ragozin in a clinch.
Ragozin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sousa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragozin.
Sousa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragozin backwards.
Sousa pushes Ragozin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sousa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sousa lands a left hand.
Sousa is pushing Ragozin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragozin is trying to pull guard but Sousa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of Ragozin's head. #ROC#
Ragozin is rocked!
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragozin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sousa finish him?#TD#
Sousa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sousa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ragozin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Sousa has locked up a guillotine! Sousa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ragozin is holding on here and Sousa must be using up a lot of energy. Ragozin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Sousa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Sousa!
An out of breath Joao Sousa 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:
KOFC 95 - Mountain vs Out
Date: Mar 28, 2018 |
#R1#
San Pedro slips a jab from Sousa.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro tries to move into range but Sousa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut. Sousa saw that one coming.
Sousa is looking to counter punch.
Sousa walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Sousa is out of range.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from San Pedro enables Sousa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San Pedro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
San Pedro is pulling down on Sousa's head. It's preventing any offense from Sousa, at least for the moment.
Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. San Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
San Pedro seems keen to control Sousa's posture.
San Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San Pedro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sousa throws a big right hand that misses.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but San Pedro is keeping the position.
San Pedro trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
San Pedro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sousa at a distance.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
San Pedro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Sousa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into San Pedro's guard.
Sousa is standing up over San Pedro. San Pedro looks to escape but Sousa dives into side control.
San Pedro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#REVB#
San Pedro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
San Pedro is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Sousa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working.
San Pedro defending against the ground and pound.
San Pedro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Sousa crashes against the mat.
San Pedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sousa trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Pedro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sousa wants to improve his position but San Pedro is controlling well.
San Pedro trying to control the pace. #T4#
Sousa is looking for a sweep. San Pedro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
San Pedro wants to pass the guard but Sousa is defending well. #SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sousa looking for subs from the bottom but San Pedro mounts him!
San Pedro wants to take Sousa's back but he can't do it this time.
Sousa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San Pedro mounts Sousa! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
San Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Sousa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. San Pedro was covering up waiting for the punch and Sousa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from San Pedro.
Sousa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet San Pedro, not yet.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully.
San Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sousa is one step ahead there. #T1#
Sousa wants to control from the top but San Pedro keeps moving.
San Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
San Pedro scores with a head kick.
Sousa connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sousa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sousa trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom.
San Pedro parries the strikes from Sousa easily there. Sousa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable San Pedro to escape.
#T2##SUB#
Sousa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San Pedro tries to improve position but can't.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but San Pedro keeps working.
San Pedro can't do much from the bottom here.
Sousa trying to control the action but San Pedro is working from the bottom.
San Pedro is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Sousa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt San Pedro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
San Pedro manages to get back to half guard.
Sousa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sousa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
San Pedro moves into full guard.
#T4#
San Pedro being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San Pedro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San Pedro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
San Pedro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sousa throws a sloppy body shot
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sousa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joao Sousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by San Pedro as he connects with a hook.
Sousa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sousa slips under a jab.
Nice shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro misses with a right hand
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sousa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
San Pedro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
Sousa lands a jab to San Pedro's midsection.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sousa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
San Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sousa throws a right hand that misses
and San Pedro counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
Sousa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sousa misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Sousa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
San Pedro cracks Sousa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sousa misses with a straight left.
Sousa jabs San Pedro right on the nose. San Pedro blinks but takes it well.
Sousa misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa cracks San Pedro with a right hand to the side of the head.
San Pedro jabs Sousa right on the nose. Sousa blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by San Pedro. That's going to slow Sousa down.
San Pedro moves out of range as Sousa strikes.
Sousa avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Sousa counters by clinching up. #BC2#
San Pedro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Sousa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San Pedro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
A slow jab from Sousa misses its intended target.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but Sousa avoids it with no problem.
San Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from San Pedro enables Sousa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. San Pedro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sousa controls from within his opponent's guard.
San Pedro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully. #T4#
San Pedro is controlling Sousa's posture.
San Pedro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sousa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sousa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
San Pedro keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Esteban San Pedro just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Jab, jab by Sousa - just one landing.
Sousa throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sousa tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sousa misses with an uppercut
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by San Pedro, which made it look bad.
Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from San Pedro finds it's target.#T1#
San Pedro lands the left hand.
San Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Sousa off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
San Pedro darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Sousa lands with a left to the head.
Sousa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sousa just leaning against San Pedro, taking a breather.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Sousa misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sousa.
Sousa gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!#T2#
Sousa misses with some punches.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sousas head.
Oh Sousa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, San Pedro scores with a nice short uppercut.
San Pedro pushes Sousa against the cage. San Pedro is working some dirty boxing. San Pedro pushes off with a quick right hook! Sousa goes down! Sousa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! San Pedro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban San Pedro!
Esteban San Pedro is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban San Pedro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 89 - Forclit / Leonidas 2
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Sousa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Sousa takes the fight into the clinch.
Chris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sousa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa lands an uppercut.#TD#
Sousa has clasped his hands together around Chris's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sousa landing a few strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sousa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sousa 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.
Chris is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ES2#
Chris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sousa with a jab.#T1#
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sousa. Chris does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Chris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sousa.
Sousa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chris moves away.
A jab lands there for Sousa.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Sousa.
Chris throws a jab when Sousa was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sousa there.#T2#
Chris slips under a jab from Sousa.
Sousa misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Sousa moves into the clinch.
Sousa tries a body shot but Chris blocks it.
Chris wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Chris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Chris should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scuba Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chris!
Chris misses with the combination.
#T3#
Chris falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Sousa counters by moving into the clinch.
Sousa gets through Chris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Chris as the two fighters clinch.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Chris has him pressed against the cage.
Chris is trying to push Sousa away but Sousa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sousa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
Chris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sousa.
Chris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.
Nice shot by Chris.
Chris lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Sousa misses with a double jab
and Chris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sousa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sousa slips under a jab.
Sousa walks into a left hand.
Chris cracks Sousa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sousa misses with a body shot.
Sousa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chris throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sousa dodges the punch combination from Chris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Chris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chris misses with a right hand #TD#
and Sousa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sousa prevents Chris from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Chris has his feet on Sousa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Joao Sousa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sousa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chris avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris throws out a counter right but Sousa avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa tries to clinch but Chris moves out of range.
Chris tries to bum rush Sousa with a series of wild strikes but Sousa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chris slips a jab from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a right hand
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Chris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sousa under the eye.
A punch combination from Chris misses.
Sousa lands a lovely overhand right.
Sousa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
Sousa lands with a good body shot.
Sousa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Sousa lands a jab to the nose.
Sousa slips a jab and a cross from Chris.
Chris tries to move into range but Sousa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Chris misses. #T2#
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!
Jab from Sousa.
Chris throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa misses with a looping right.
Sousa misses with a straight left.
Sousa is looking to clinch.
Sousa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
Chris misses with an uppercut. Sousa saw that one coming.
Sousa throws a body punch but Chris moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sousa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Chris is trying to stand up here but Sousa is controlling him well.
Chris is positioning himself well to prevent Sousa advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chris is looking to control Sousa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chris avoid being mounted?
Chris felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chris controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chris.
Sousa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sousa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Chris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Chris defends easily.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Chris from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Chris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chris trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scuba Chris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
Sousa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sousa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Chris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sousa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chris misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Sousa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chris, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Chris breaks the clinch.
Chris throws a sloppy body shot
and Sousa counters with a straight right hand.
Sousa dips to his left and cracks Chris with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Chris.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chris! But no joy.#T1#
Chris misses with a hook.
Sousa looks for a takedown but Chris sprawls well.
Chris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chris tests Sousa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chris throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Sousa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Chris manages to break the clinch.
Sousa lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Nice shot by Sousa.
Sousa throws a series of punches but Chris moves out of range.
Chris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chris slaps away a takedown attempt from Sousa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sousa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sousa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chris.
Chris misses with a wild combination.
Chris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Sousa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Sousa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chris's efforts to push away.
Chris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Chris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Chris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Chris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chris misses with a straight left. #TD#
Sousa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sousa being controlled here momentarily.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chris wants to control the position but Sousa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chris tries to roll over but Sousa keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Chris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sousa momentarily.
Chris throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
Sousa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sousa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sousa slips a straight right by Chris.
Nice defenses there by Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Sousa counters with a takedown into side control.
Chris tries to escape but Sousa is in control.
Sousa is putting a hurting on Chris here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Chris tries to escape but Sousa is in control.
Chris struggling a bit here.
Sousa prevents Chris from escaping the position.
Chris wants to control but Sousa postures up.
You can see the frustration on Chris's face as Sousa controls the position.
Chris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ES2#
Chris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Sousa clinches.
Sousa pushes Chris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sousa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chris wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Chris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Sousa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chris can't fight it off and eventually Sousa manages to take the fight to the floor. Chris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sousa trying to control but Chris is working from the bottom.
Chris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sousa is controlling him. #SUB2#
Sousa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sousa has managed to get both his arms back between Chris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Chris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sousa defends it easily.
Sousa landing with the ground and pound.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Chris keeps moving.
Sousa works over Chris with some ground and pound from guard.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Chris is retaining full guard.
Sousa forces his way into half guard.
Sousa winds up and cracks Chris with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Chris tries to roll over but Sousa keeps him under control.
Chris is trying to stand back up but Sousa is controlling him
Sousa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chris wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa had his way with Scuba Chris in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Good shot there by Sousa.
Chris swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Sousa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Sousa closes the distance and clinches.
Chris tries a body shot but Sousa blocks it.
Sousa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chris smiles and moves away.
Chris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sousa jabs Chris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
Chris takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Sousa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sousa cracks Chris with a good jab.
Sousa cracks Chris with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Chris is rocked!
Chris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sousa digs a good body shot into Chris's ribs.
Chris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chris is still on wobbly legs! Can Sousa finish him?
Sousa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Sousa throws out a loose jab but Chris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sousa wants to clinch.
Chris seems to have recovered his senses.
Chris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sousa.
A little jabbing left from Chris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sousa tests Chris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sousa throws out a loose jab but Chris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sousa. Chris does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sousa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sousa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chris looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Sousa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sousa lands a body punch.
Sousa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chris.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Chris has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Chris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sousa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chris momentarily.
Chris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chris can do to turn this around?
Chris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joao Sousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Chris.
#T4#
Chris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sousa backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sousa with a jab.
Chris shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sousa eats them both and turns towards Chris to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sousa throws a lazy right hand but Chris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sousa misses with an uppercut
and Chris counters with a left and a right that stings Sousa.
Scuba Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousa moves in looking to clinch but Chris pushes him off.
Chris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sousa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa is the new featherweight champion!
Joao Sousa 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:
KOFC 84 - Leonidas vs Forclit
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Sousa lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Sousa lands a jab to the head.
Sousa lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Sousa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sousa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sousa wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sousa swings around for an armbar but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sousa's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Escobar is sitting in close to Sousa's body. Sousa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Escobar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Escobar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sousa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Sousa!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Sousa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Pablo Escobar stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have to think about cutting down snorting coke on weekdays'.
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KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa lands with an overhand left.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sousa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Jenkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.#TD2#
Sousa scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.#ES#
Jenkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
I was talking to Jenkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sousa.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jenkins. #T1#
Sousa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Sousa lands a right hand.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Jenkins pushes Sousa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sousa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sousa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sousa.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sousa cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Sousa decides to pull guard.
Sousa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sousa wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins seems keen to control Sousa's posture.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Sousa passes Jenkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Sousa trying to control the pace.
Sousa is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Sousa passes to full mount!
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sousa cracks Jenkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Sousa ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins walks into a jab.#TD2#
Sousa gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jenkins pushes Sousa off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
Sousa with a jab.
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!
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sousa.#T1#
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Sousa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jenkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Sousa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jenkins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sousa dives into side control.
#REVR#
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Sousa drags him back down.
Jenkins is not content to let Sousa control the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Joao Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Sousa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jenkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sousa but great work by Jenkins.
Sousa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Sousa is a slippery customer.
Sousa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sousa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sousa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jenkins is not content to let Sousa control the position.#SUB2#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Sousa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Sousa is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Sousa sits in half guard.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joao Sousa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Sousa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Sousa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sousa takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Sousa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.#CL2#
Sousa gets a clinch.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head. #T1#
Jenkins misses with some punches.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sousa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sousa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sousa throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sousa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jenkins is working Sousa over against the cage.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sousa throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Sousa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jenkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sousa.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Sousa lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sousa.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sousa controls the action.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Sousa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sousa controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jenkins.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath Sousa's ribcage. Sousa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Sousa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sousa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Sousa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thurgood Jenkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sousa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jenkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sousa can turn it around.
Sousa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sousa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Sousa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sousa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins cracks Sousa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenkins scores with a one two! Sousa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sousa feints the counter takedown.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Sousa tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Sousa.
Sousa throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sousa misses the jab.#T4#
Nice cross by Sousa.
Sousa slips a jab from Jenkins.
Donk. Jenkins catches Sousa right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Jenkins does it's job there.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sousa.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sousa. #ES#
Jenkins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sousa connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sousa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Sousa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sousa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Sousa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Sousa ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing. #T1#
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Sousa ducks down to avoid it.
Thurgood Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sousas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Sousa catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sousa with the counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it easily.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Sousa throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Sousa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sousa down.
Sousa works the jab nicely.
Sousa shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Sousa jumps back.#T2#
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Sousa misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sousa.
Sousa with a poor takedown
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Sousa.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sousa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Sousa slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Sousa lands with an overhand left.#T3#
The fighters circling - Sousa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sousa throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
And Sousa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jenkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sousa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Sousa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sousa takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Sousa lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Jenkins cracks the inside of Sousa's front leg.
Sousa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.#T4#
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Sousa connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sousa throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sousa throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sousa is defended easily by Jenkins.
The fighters circling - Sousa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Sousa misses with a looping left.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins had his way with Joao Sousa in that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Jenkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sousa on the side of the head.
Jenkins tests Sousa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sousa lands a lovely overhand right.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sousa under the eye.
Sousa moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sousa defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Sousa lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Thurgood Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sousa connects with a single shot there.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Sousa.#TD2#
Sousa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sousa cracks Jenkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sousa trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Jenkins is not content to let Sousa control the position.#T3#
Jenkins wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sousa is taking a breather. Jenkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Sousa 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.
Sousa wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa misses with a left hand
and Jenkins counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Sousa throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Sousa looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
A cross from Sousa lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thurgood Jenkins.
I think Jenkins 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thurgood Jenkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Work closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Work prevents a body shot from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sousa.
Work looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land.
Work tries to break the clinch but Sousa is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Sousa scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sousa successfully pulls guard.
Sousa trying to control the position.
Work wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Sousa working for a triangle but Work defends it easily.
Work really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Work slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sousa controls Work momentarily but Work frees himself.
Work trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
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.
Sousa continues to stall.#SUB#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Work trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.
Work wants to pass the guard but Sousa is keeping the position.
Work told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Work postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Work wants to get up but he can't break Sousa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Sousa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Work can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sousa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Work trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Work defends well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sousa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Work is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sousa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Work is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Work tries to stand but Sousa is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sousa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sousa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Work misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Work misses with a few strikes there.
Sousa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Sousa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Work.
Sousa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.#CL2#
Work rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Sousa gets through Work's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Work can do to turn this around?
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Work.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Work.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Sousa.
#TD#
Sousa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Work looking to improve position, pressing down on Sousa's thigh with his hand. Sousa seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Work paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Work's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sousa picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Sousa!
An out of breath Joao Sousa 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:
KOFC 71 - Zahav vs Menger
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
#CL#
Sousa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Sousa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins is working Sousa over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Sousa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands a left hand.
Sousa working aggressively here.
Jenkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sousa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sousa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Sousa darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Sousa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sousa backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jenkins.
Sousa lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Sousa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Sousa counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sousa lands a shoulder strike.
Sousa jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sousa.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Sousa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!#TD#
Sousa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sousa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oh Sousa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Sousa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Sousa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins wants to control but Sousa is keeping him busy.
Sousa taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins prevents Sousa from improving his position.#SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sousa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
Jenkins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sousa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Sousa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sousas head.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Sousa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sousa throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Sousa swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Sousa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Sousa looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Sousa moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins works on Sousa's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Jenkins.
Sousa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sousa throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sousa. That did some damage!
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
Sousa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sousa lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased.
#CL#
Sousa gets a clinch.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sousa.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands a body shot. #BC2#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sousa thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a takedown
and Sousa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sousa is just out of range.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sousa misses with a looping left.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Jenkins misses.
Sousa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.#T4#
Sousa loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Sousa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sousa clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Sousa gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sousa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sousa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sousa needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Sousa.
Sousa lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Sousa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sousa lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sousa scores with a jab to the head.
Jenkins throws a hook but Sousa blocks it.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Sousa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Jenkins cracks Sousa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sousa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sousa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Sousa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sousa swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Sousa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins is looking to stand back up but Sousa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jenkins. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Sousa passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sousa wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Sousa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sousa is staying tight to Jenkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working. #T3#
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sousa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sousa manages to mount him!
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sousa avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
Sousa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape. #SUB#
Sousa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.
Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sousa looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joao Sousa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenkins lands with a hook. Sousa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Sousa moved out of range nicely.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Jenkins moves out of range as Sousa strikes.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sousa tries to clinch up.
A big left from Sousa misses.
Jenkins jabs Sousa right on the nose. Sousa blinks but takes it well.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sousa.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sousa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Sousa moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.#CL#
Sousa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Sousa wants to stall.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Sousa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sousa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
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!
Sousa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jenkins to keep the fight standing.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Sousa moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Sousa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sousa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Sousa with an uppercut!
Sousa scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Sousa ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sousa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sousa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jenkins.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa tries to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Sousa swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
#T4#
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
Sousa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sousa dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sousa throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sousa takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Sousa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Sousa feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Sousa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Sousa stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Jenkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins wants to stand but Sousa is controlling the position. #T1#
Sousa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sousa trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sousa trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sousa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Sousa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Sousa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sousa controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jenkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sousa controlling from mount.
Jenkins prevents Sousa from taking his back.
Sousa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sousa is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Sousa controlling the pace for now.
Sousa fails to take his opponent's back.
Jenkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sousa is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Sousa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Thurgood Jenkins 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:
Anniversary Apocolypse
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aiken has managed to clinch.
Sousa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aiken smiles and moves away.
Sousa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aiken's hands.#CL#
Aiken moves into range and clinches up with Sousa.
Sousa lands a nice uppercut.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aiken walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from Sousa lands.
Sousa takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.#CL#
Aiken takes the fight into the clinch.
Aiken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aiken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sousa as Aiken tries to tie him up.
Sousa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Aiken blocks an uppercut.
Aiken lands with a right to the head.
Aiken lands with a left to the head.
Aiken trying to stall but Sousa improves his position.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Sousa jumps guard and drags Aiken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aiken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aiken is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sousa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aiken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa looking to control.
#T2##SUB2#
Sousa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aiken defends it easily.
Sousa is trying to control the position but Aiken postures up. #SUB2#
Sousa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aiken has picked Sousa up and slammed him! Sousa can't keep hold of the triangle and Aiken manages to pass to side control!
Aiken staying calm.#T3#
Sousa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aiken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sousa wants to control but Aiken postures up.
Sousa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aiken off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Sousa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aiken is defending well though. Sousa let's go of the attempt for now.
Sousa wants to control but Aiken is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Sousa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Sousa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aiken is defending well though. Sousa let's go of the attempt for now.
Our spies down at at Urban Achievers inform us that Sousa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Sousa looking to break Aiken's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aiken remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Aiken defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Sousa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Aiken is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Sousa tightening his grip on Aiken, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sousa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sousa darts in looking for a takedown but Aiken gets double underhooks and turns Sousa into the cage.
Aiken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Aiken has closed the distance and engaged Sousa in a clinch.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of Aiken's head.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
A body shot lands from Aiken.
A short right from Aiken on the inside.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aiken walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken. #CL#
Aiken takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Aiken scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Sousa struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Aiken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Aiken.
Aiken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Sousa takes a shot to the head.
Aiken blocking some punches.
Aiken holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aiken works on Sousa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sousa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aiken has him pressed against the cage.
Sousa wants to get back to striking at distance but Aiken won't allow it.
Sousa has had enough of the clinch but Aiken keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Sousa successfully pulls guard.
Aiken slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Aiken from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Aiken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sousa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aiken has managed to get both his arms back between Sousa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Sousa working for a triangle but Aiken defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa being controlled here, momentarily.
Sousa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Aiken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Sousa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aiken is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sousa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aiken doesn't defend quickly enough and Sousa has managed to lock this one up! Can Aiken escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sousa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa is the new featherweight champion!
Joao Sousa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Judan gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Judan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sousa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Judan.
Judan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sousa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judan's back!#SUB#
Sousa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judan is defending well though. Sousa let's go of the attempt for now.
Sousa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Sousa looking to break Judan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Judan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sousa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Judan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Judan is trying to break free.
#T1##SUB#
Judan is trying to defend against the choke here but Sousa has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sousa Tightens the hold and Judan taps out furiously! Sousa displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa 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:
KOFC 49 - Diehard vs Abbott
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Szymanski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sousa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Szymanski is fending him off so far but Sousa persists. Nope, Szymanski circles away and we're back to standing.
Sousa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szymanski pinned against the cage. Szymanski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Szymanski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sousa to score with a decent uppercut.
Szymanski lands a jab.
Szymanski scores with a jab to the head.
Sousa throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski lands a jab to the head.
Sousa digs a good hook to Szymanski's body.
Sousa lunges at Szymanski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Szymanski's hand.
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!
Szymanski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sousa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szymanski counters with a stiff right hand.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Szymanski misses.
Sousa connects with a body shot that sends Szymanski's belly button to the back.#T1#
Sousa just misses with a punch to the body.
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa throws out a powerful jab.
Sousa throws a sloppy body shot
and Szymanski counters with a straight right hand.
Szymanski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Szymanski connects with a right hand. Sousa shakes it off.
Szymanski lands a lovely overhand right.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Szymanski misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Szymanski pushes Sousa off but Sousa dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szymanski is not content to let Sousa control the position. #SUB#
Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szymanski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Szymanski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sousa is looking to take a break and control but Szymanski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sousa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Szymanski is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Sousa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sousa trying to control the action but Szymanski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sousa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Sousa wants to control but Szymanski is keeping him busy.
Szymanski regains half guard.
Szymanski is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, if Sousa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sousa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura here.
Sousa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sousa prevents Szymanski from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borys Szymanski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Szymanski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borys Szymanski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sousa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sousa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski throws a fast counter high kick but Sousa manages to duck under it in time.
Szymanski throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szymanski manages to avoid it.
Sousa throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Szymanski lands a body shot.
Sousa throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Szymanski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sousa has his takedown stuffed
and Szymanski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sousa thinking.
Szymanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sousa was well out of range. Poor timing from Szymanski.
Sousa missing with a left hand there. Szymanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Szymanski catches Sousa right on the button with a cross.
Sousa misses with a hook. Szymanski ducked under it nicely.
Sousa throws an overhand right that lands on Szymanski's shoulder, as Szymanski tries to avoid the shot.
Szymanski takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szymanski moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Szymanski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Szymanski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1##TD#
Sousa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szymanski's guard.
Szymanski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sousa dives into side control.
#REVB#
Szymanski tries to escape but Sousa is in control.
Sousa trying to control the position but Szymanski is working away.
Szymanski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szymanski stops Sousa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Sousa tries to control but Szymanski wriggling away.
Szymanski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szymanski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.
Sousa controlling the action here.#T3#
Sousa is looking to advance position but Szymanski won't allow it.
Sousa works his way into side control.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szymanski keeps working.
Szymanski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sousa happy to just control the position for now.
Szymanski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sousa trying to control the position but Szymanski is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymanski can do anything to dispel that myth.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sousa trying to control the action but Szymanski is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szymanski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Joao Sousa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sousa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sousa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Szymanski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sousa thinking.
Szymanski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski scores with a sloppy right hand. Sousa should have avoided that one.
Sousa throws a shot from downtown. Szymanski moves away and avoids it.
Szymanski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szymanski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szymanski throws a shot to the body.
Szymanski with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Sousa misses the target.
Sousa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab from Szymanski.
Szymanski ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
A jab from Sousa misses.
Szymanski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##TD#
Sousa drives through with a takedown into Szymanski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Szymanski managing to control the position.
Szymanski wants to sweep but no luck.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is keeping the position.
Sousa advances to half guard.
Szymanski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sousa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Szymanski defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is defending well.
Szymanski wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sousa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szymanski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sousa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Szymanski trying to keep a closed guard but Sousa is proving a slippery customer.
Sousa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Szymanski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sousa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szymanski is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Szymanski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sousa trying to control from half guard but Szymanski is working away.
Szymanski has his hands clasped together around Sousa's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sousa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szymanski scores with the left hand. Sousa knows he should have avoided that one.
Sousa takes one on the button.
Sousa wants to clinch but Szymanski slips to the side
letting Szymanski counter with a right hand.
Sousa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szymanski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sousa has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borys Szymanski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Szymanski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borys Szymanski!
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Event:
KOFC 44 - Karelin vs Sionis
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Superboy Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sousa.
Sousa with the counter takedown but Superboy Jr avoids it easily.
Sousa throws out a loose jab but Superboy Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa connects with a right hand. Superboy Jr shakes it off.#CL2#
Sousa darts in and clinches Superboy Jr up against the cage.
Sousa tries to work over Superboy Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Sousa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sousa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Sousa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Superboy Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sousa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Superboy Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sousa pulls down on the head and he's put Superboy Jr to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KOFC 38 - Jones vs Gomez
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Sousa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
Sousa trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is controlling Sousa's posture.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sousa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sousa is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Sousa's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Sousa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Sousa blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Sousa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neal Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sousa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sousa scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Sousa lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Sousa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sousa.
Sousa slips under a jab from Diaz.
It seemed like Sousa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sousa swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Sousa scores with a nice right hand.
Sousa scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target. #T4#
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
Sousa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sousa throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Sousa lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz swings for the body but Sousa moves out of range.
Sousa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diaz takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sousa! But no joy.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sousa scores with a decent looking hook.
Sousa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sousa thinking.
Sousa lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Sousa.
Diaz misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Sousa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.#SUB#
Sousa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sousa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sousa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Sousa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Sousa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Diaz looking to control.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sousa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sousa keeps working. #SUB#
Diaz is working for an americana but Sousa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Diaz was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sousa looking to control.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Sousa trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Sousa keeps moving.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Sousa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Sousa tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sousa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sousa.
Sousa slips under a jab.
Sousa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sousa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sousa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Sousa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sousa connects with a single shot there.
Sousa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Sousa counters with a right hand to the body.
Sousa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sousa lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sousa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sousa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Sousa. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a straight right.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sousa throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Sousa saw that one coming.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sousa digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sousa misses with a body shot.
Sousa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Sousa punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Sousa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz slips under a jab from Sousa.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sousa scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sousa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Sousa scores with a punch to the head.
Sousa with a jab.
Joao Sousa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Sousa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sousa defends well.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Sousa to get to half guard.
My spies in Urban Achievers inform me that Sousa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sousa 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Sousa!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Sousa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
KOFC 32 - Diehard vs Mazzola
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been hearing reports that Sousa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sousa is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm cracks Sousa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Sousa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Storm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A big left from Sousa misses.
Sousa walks into a stiff left hand from Storm.
Sousa looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sousa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot.
Storm defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Sousa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sousa looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm moves out of range as Sousa strikes.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sousa dives in for a single leg takedown but Storm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sousa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Sousa moved out of range nicely.
Sousa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
Storm defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Sousa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Storm tries to circle away but Sousa has him pinned against the cage.
Sousa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sousa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm prevents a body shot from Sousa. #T3#
Sousa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Storm gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sousa keeping hold of Storm's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Sousa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sousa.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.#SUB#
Sousa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Storm is defending well. Sousa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Storm has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sousa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
A relieved looking Joao Sousa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 26 - Brandao vs Mazzola
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sousa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Melendez scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Melendez has a takedown stuffed.
Sousa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sousa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melendez manages to avoid it.
Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Melendez throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.
Melendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sousa misses with a low kick.
And Melendez tries to counter it with a takedown but Sousa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Melendez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sousa misses with a low kick.
Sousa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melendez's head.#CL#
Sousa clinches with his opponent.
Sousa lands a left hand.
Sousa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melendez avoids it.
Sousa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melendez up against the cage.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Sousa won't allow it.
#T2#
Melendez working hard to break the clinch.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sousa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joao Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Melendez.
Sousa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Melendez has time to react.
Melendez moves out of range of the leg kick from Sousa.
Melendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sousa is looking to chop away at Melendez's legs.
Sousa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
Sousa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Melendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sousa scores with a punch to the head.#T3##CL#
Sousa closes the distance and pushes Melendez back into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sousa.
A nice left hand lands by Sousa.
A right hook to the body lands for Sousa.
Melendez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sousa after a bit of a struggle.
Sousa lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Sousa - that landed with a thud.
Melendez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sousa to keep the fight standing.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sousa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Sousa.
A right handed body shot lands from Sousa.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Sousa holds him up against the cage and eventually Melendez drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Sousa.
Sousa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sousa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sousa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sousa.
Sousa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sousa trying to land knees to the body.
Sousa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Melendez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Melendez looks winded!#T4#
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sousa walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sousa misses with a leg kick.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Sousa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Sousa.
Sousa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melendezs head.
Melendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sousa walks away with a smile on his face. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sousa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Sousa moves into the clinch successfully.
Sousa works on Melendez's body with a couple of short punches.
Sousa lands a hook that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
A short left from Sousa. #TD#
Sousa has picked Melendez up - he's going for a ride! Sousa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sousa blocks the strikes from Melendez.
Sousa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sousa throws a low kick but Melendez moves out of range easily.
Melendez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sousa thows a leg kick but Melendez checks it
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sousa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Sousa avoids them all with ease.
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sousa is looking to counter the offense by Melendez and move into the clinch.
Melendez throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Sousa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Melendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melendez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.
Melendez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Melendez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Sousa blocks the strikes from Melendez.
Sousa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Melendez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez punching from the bottom.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
Melendez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Melendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sousa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sousa is taking a breather. Melendez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melendez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Melendez gets full guard.
Melendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sousa advances to half guard.
Melendez throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sousa manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Sousa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sousa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sousa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melendez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sousa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melendez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sousa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Melendez throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Melendez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Melendez tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sousa is trying to get an arm triangle but Melendez is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Melendez tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Sousa is staying tight to Melendez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sousa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Sousa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melendez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Melendez has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sousa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Sousa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Melendez walks into a left hand.
Sousa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melendez is able to avoid easily.
Melendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sousa.#TD#
Sousa gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sousa seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sousa is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
#T1#
Sousa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sousa blocks the strikes from Melendez.
Melendez wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sousa wants to work for an arm triangle but Melendez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melendez missing with punches from the bottom.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
Melendez punching from the bottom.
Melendez punching from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sousa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sousa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sousa 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.
#SUB#
Sousa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
Melendez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Melendez lands with a few short shots to the body.
Melendez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sousa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sousa's back!#SUB2#
Melendez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sousa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Melendez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Sousa is having to fend off submission attempts from Melendez, who is looking to sink in the choke. Melendez doesn't have the hooks in though and Sousa manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sousa is pushing down on Melendez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Melendez is fighting to maintain full guard but Sousa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Sousa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sousa trying to mount his opponent but Melendez defends it.
Sousa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melendez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sousa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sousa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sousa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Melendez is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sousa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
A relieved looking Joao Sousa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 20 - Grice vs Obama
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry lands a jab.
Sousa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sousa tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sousa misses with a punch to the body.
Henry trying to stall but Sousa improves his position.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sousa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Henry is trying to break the clinch but Sousa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa. #TD#
Sousa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henry regains guard.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully.
Sousa looking to sit in guard and control but Henry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Henry working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Henry passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sousa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sousa trying to hold on to Henry's head to control him but Henry postures up.
#SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry drops an elbow to the side of Sousa's head.
Sousa is looking to control Henry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sousa avoid being mounted?
Henry slips a nice elbow through Sousa's hands, connecting with Sousa's forehead.
Sousa is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry in particular looking to stall.
Sousa is looking for a sweep. Henry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sousa is concentrating on defense, preventing Henry from advancing position.
Sousa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sousa is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Henry trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sousa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sousa is not content to let Henry control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Henry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sousa thows a leg kick but Henry checks it
and Henry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sousa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Sousa throws a leg kick but Henry checks it.
Sousa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.
Henry throws out a counter right but Sousa avoids it with no problem.
Sousa misses with an uppercut.
Henry catches Sousa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Sousa lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Henry.
Nice cross by Henry.
Henry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sousa tries to counter with a takedown but Henry is quick to defend against it.
Henry scores with a jab. Sousa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Henry as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Henry lands.
Sousa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Sousa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sousa fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henry! But no joy.
Henry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Henry scores with a jab.
Henry misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2##CL#
Henry gets tackled into the cage by Sousa. Sousa maintains the clinch.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sousa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
Sousa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sousa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sousa lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sousa.
A short right from Sousa on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Sousa tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Sousa pulls guard. #SUB#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sousa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Sousa keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Sousa looking to control.
#SUB#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Henry defends easily.
Henry controlling from the top position. #T4#
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.
Sousa is trying to control the position but Henry postures up. #SUB#
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sousa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Sousa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Sousa's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Henry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Henry misses the jab.#CL#
Sousa instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Henry wants the takedown. Sousa is fighting it off but Henry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sousa's guard against the cage.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sousa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa looking to control.
#SUB#
Sousa has his foot on Henry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sousa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry pushes down on Sousa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sousa wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry is looking to take a break and control but Sousa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Henry is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
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.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Sousa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henry prevents Sousa from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sousa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henry misses with a left hand #CL#
and Sousa counters by clinching up.
Henry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Sousa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry wants to stall.
#TD2#
Henry gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Sousa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Sousa is defending well.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sousa keeps working.
Henry trying to mount his opponent but Sousa defends it. #SUB#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Henry trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sousa is staying active underneath Henry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sousa is trying to control but can't.
Henry is keen to just control but Sousa is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
Henry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sousa momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice jab there from Henry.
Sousa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joao Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Henry tries to sprawl but Sousa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Henry!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sousa.
Sousa throws a head kick that half lands.
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
Sousa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Volkov clinches up with Sousa and pushes him back against the cage.
Sousa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Sousa pulls Volkov into guard.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sousa controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself. #SUB2#
Sousa looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sousa has wrist control.#T1#
Volkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sousa keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Volkov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sousa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Volkov is looking to defend but Sousa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Volkov! Sousa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Volkov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Sousa!
A very excited looking Joao Sousa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sousa darts in trying to clinch
and Madman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sousa tries to clinch but Madman moves away
and Sousa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sousa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Madman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sousa moves to clinch but Madman breaks away
letting Madman counter with a right hand.
Madman scores with a hook.#CL#
Sousa closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sousa successfully pulls guard.
Sousa keeping full guard, as Madman tries to pass.
Madman throws an elbow that misses. Sousa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Madman's guard. Nice move by Sousa!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madman keeping full guard, as Sousa tries to pass. #T1#
Madman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sousa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sousa trying to control but Madman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sousa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sousa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sousa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madman looking for a sweep. Not yet Madman, not yet.
Madman tries to strike from the bottom.
Madman keeping full guard, as Sousa tries to pass.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Madman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Madman is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Madman cracks Sousa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Madman sizes up Sousa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sousa wants to clinch but Madman slips to the side
enabling Madman to counter with a crisp jab.
Madman scoring well with a low kick there.
Sousa darts in trying to clinch
and Madman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sousa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sousa darts in and clinches Madman up against the cage.
Madman being controlled against the cage.
Sousa jumps guard but Madman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Madman is trying to force a seperation but Sousa has the dominant position.
Sousa controlling the action here for a moment.
Madman is trying to push Sousa away but Sousa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Madman misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Sousa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Madman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa is trying to control the position but Madman postures up.
Madman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maddox Madman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sousa has his takedown stuffed
and Madman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sousa tries to clinch
letting Madman counter with a right hand.
Sousa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madman counters with a straight right hand.
Sousa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Madman lands a two punch combo.
Madman connects with a body shot.
Sousa walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!
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!
Madman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sousa right on the button. Sousa goes down! Madman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Madman gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maddox Madman!
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