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Event:
Gladiators 56 Roper v King
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Kass's shoulder, as Kass tries to avoid the shot.
Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Kass counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Souza misses with a left hand
letting Kass counter with a right hand.
Marcos Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kass ducks right into an uppercut from Souza.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Kass moved out of range nicely.
Souza misses with a hook. Kass ducked under it nicely.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kass throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.
Kass lands a head shot.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking. #T1#
A big right from Souza misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kass misses the target.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kass rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kass.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Kass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
#BC2#
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a hook but Kass avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kass misses its target.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kass.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Kass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!#T2##CL#
Kass moves into the clinch.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Kass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Kass finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza tries to get into range but Kass steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Souza! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kass scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Kass!
A relieved looking Big Kass 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:
Gladiators 50 Bravo v Hendrik
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza misses with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Souza tries to land a leg kick but Nurmagomedov saw it coming and moves away.
Souza connects with a right hand. Nurmagomedov shakes it off.
Souza throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it.
Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Souza strikes.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Nurmagomedov scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Souza walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Nurmagomedov! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Derks throws a lazy uppercut
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Derks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Derks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Derks with a nice head shot there.
Derks distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Derks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Derks throws a big elbow that misses.
Derks trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derks working some strikes from top position.
Derks is looking to work some ground and pound but Souza has wrist control.
Derks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Derks passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Derks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Derks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Derks uses his free foot to push down on Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Souza.
Derks lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Derks is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Souza is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Derks!
Nate Derks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Zulu rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Zulu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Souza can't break the clinch.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Zulu controls the action.
Knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu with a knee to the head.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Marcos Souza has been cut.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souza tries a body shot but Zulu blocks it.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Souza tries to circle away but Zulu has him pinned against the cage.
Souza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zulu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Souza can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zulu backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zulu obliges.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zulu lands a shoulder strike.
Souza tries to work over Zulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zulu lands a knee to the head.
Souza blocking some punches.
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza tries to circle away but Zulu has him pinned against the cage.
Zulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Souza blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL#
Zulu gets a clinch. #BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
A jab from Souza does it's job there.
Zulu ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza works the jab nicely.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Zulu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!#CL#
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Zulu working the clinch nicely. Souza is working for position but Zulu cracks him with a big knee to the head! Souza crumples up against the cage and Zulu lands two more shots before the ref can save Souza! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Zulu Zulu!
Zulu Zulu retains his featherweight title!
Zulu Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dimelo rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimelo misses with some punches.
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
Souza blocking some punches.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Souza.
Dimelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Dimelo has the dominant position.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimelo tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Dimelo back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo working aggressively here.
Dimelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dimelo.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dimelo effectively controlling the action here.
Dimelo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Dimelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dimelo.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Dimelo controls the action.
Dimelo just leaning against Souza, taking a breather.
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimelo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to push Dimelo away but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo has him pressed against the cage.
Dimelo keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dimelo keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dimelo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Dimelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dimelo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Dimelo moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Souza misses its intended target.
Dimelo tries to counter with a clinch but Souza shakes him off and moves away.
Dimelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Dimelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dimelo throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo misses with a straight left.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Dimelo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Souza's head backwards.
Dimelo throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Dimelo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimelo.
Dimelo digs a good body shot into Souza's ribs.
Dimelo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souza works over Dimelo's head and body with a nice combination.
Souza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dimelo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimelo lands an overhand right.
Dimelo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Dimelo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimelo throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range. #CL2#
Dimelo moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dimelo prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Dimelo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo throws a wild body kick that Souza sees coming a mile off.
Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Souza moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Dimelo's shoulder, as Dimelo tries to avoid the shot.
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Dimelo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Dimelo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dimelo instigates a clinch.
Dimelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dimelo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza. #BC#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza throws a hook but Dimelo avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dimelo takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimelo takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimelo.
Souza misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dimelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimelo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dimelo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Dimelo won't allow it.
#T1#
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
Dimelo stalling the fight.
Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.
Dimelo lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimelo. #BC#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimelo lands a slapping body shot.
Dimelo digs a good body shot into Souza's ribs.
Dimelo lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souza is looking to counter punch.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Dimelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Dimelo wants to counter with a clinch but Souza pushes him away.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza checks the leg kick.
Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Souza works the jab nicely.
Dimelo slips under a jab from Souza.
Dimelo lands a head shot.
Dimelo misses with a hook
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Dimelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Dimelo closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Dimelo. #ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Dimelo cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Dimelo - that landed with a thud.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dimelo has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Souza.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Souza or not.
Dimelo lands a left hand.
Dimelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Souza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Souza.
Dimelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Souza.
Dimelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
A body shot lands from Dimelo.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
Souza blocking some punches.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimelo.#BC#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dimelo dodges the punch combination from Souza.
Dimelo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dimelo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Souza.
Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo scores with a nice right hand.
Dimelo sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Dimelo rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Dimelo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Dimelo prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Dimelo 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#
Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Dimelo is out of range.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimelo avoided it.
Souza misses the jab.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Dimelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Dimelo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dimelo staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Dimelo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Dimelo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dimelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimelo throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo scores with a kick to the body.
Souza misses the jab.
A big left from Souza misses.
Dimelo connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Dimelo scores with a counter punch that sends Souza to the canvas! Dimelo smells blood - he's punishing Souza with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Souza has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Dimelo!
A less than humble Enzo Dimelo 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:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza lands a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Hogan moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Nice body punch from Hogan.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Souza.
Hogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Hogan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hogan.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcos Souza has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Hogan scores with a counter punch that sends Souza to the canvas! Hogan smells blood - he's punishing Souza with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Souza has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swish Hogan!
A very excited looking Swish Hogan 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:
The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mac throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac scrambles back to his feet.
Mac moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mac was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Mac.
Mac drops his hands momentarily and Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Mac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Souza throws out a leg kick but Mac moves out of range and Souza only half commits.
Marcos Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Mac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac counters with a nice body shot.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.#T2#
Mac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Souza misses its intended target.
Mac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Souza with a body shot.
Souza misses with a looping left.
As Souza backs off Mac throws a huge counter combo but Souza manages to avoid it all.
Souza throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac throws an off balance right hand
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
Mac ducks right into an uppercut from Souza.
Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Mac punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Souza misses with a straight right.
Mac misses with a looping left.
Souza lands a two punch combo.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Mac counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Mac to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Mac misses.
We've been informed that Mac has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mac swings widly with a right hand
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Mac throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Souza is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza misses with a low kick.
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Souza throwing a counter right hand but Mac manages to avoid it.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac.
Souza misses with an uppercut
and Mac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Souza slips under a jab from Mac.
Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Mac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Mac moved out of range.
Mac tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Mac. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Mac gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mac misses.
Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Mac counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Mac counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mac.
Mac is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A left and a right from Souza both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Mac has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Souza.
Mac moves away from the strike by Souza.
Mac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Souza is out of range and Mac settles back down.
Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Souza misses with an uppercut
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
It looked like Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac.
Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mac throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Mac moved out of range.
Mac is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Souza with a body shot.
Souza throws a lazy body kick
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac.#T3#
Souza misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mac counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza digs a right hand underneath Mac's ribcage. Mac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mac tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza tries to break free but Mac pushes him back against the cage.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mac counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Mac takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
Souza cracks Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Souza misses the 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!
Mac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Mac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac! But no joy.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Mac will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
Mac has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Mac has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Mac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Souza has Mac pressed against the cage.
Souza is leaning against Mac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.
Souza tries a body shot but Mac blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Souza prevents a body shot from Mac.
A right hook to the body lands for Souza.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souza misses with an uppercut
and Mac counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac.
Mac scores with a hook.
Marcos Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza misses with a looping right.
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Mac ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.#T2#
Mac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Souza finds it's way through Mac's defenses.
Souza sizes up Mac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Mac misses the body punch
and Mac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
Mac misses with a hook
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza jabs Mac right on the nose. Mac blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Souza.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac.
Mac has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Souza cracks Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mac throws a head kick that misses
and Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Mac throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Souza throwing a counter right hand but Mac manages to avoid it.#T4#
Souza throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza misses with a low kick.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac misses with a body punch
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
Souza throws a hook but Mac avoids it easily.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Souza 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Marcos Souza wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
LH50: Out with a bang
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Higuchi shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense.
Jab, jab by Souza - just one landing.
Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higuchi on the side of the head.
Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Higuchi 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.
A swing and a miss from Souza.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higuchi.
We've been informed that Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Higuchi.
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higuchi fails with the takedown.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.
Higuchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Souza scores with a jab. Higuchi acknowledges it with a nod 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!
Higuchi tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
enabling Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Higuchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rei Higuchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higuchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Higuchi is rocked!
Higuchi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Souza counters with a big right hand! Oh Higuchi is in trouble here! Souza follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Souza!
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Event:
LH47: Out vs Schmo
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Hogan.
Hogan unleashes a big counter combination but Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Hogan - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hogan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Hogan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Hogan lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan blocks an uppercut.
Hogan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza leaning against his opponent.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Hogan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hogan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza misses with a left hand
and Hogan counters with a big left hand that crumples Souza! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swish Hogan!
A relieved looking Swish Hogan 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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LH41: Sands vs Higuchi
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Souza rushes Day and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Souza is pushing Day up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day misses with the head strike.
Souza prevents a body shot from Day.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Souza.
Souza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Souza prevents a body shot from Day.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Day misses with the head strike.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Day blocks a body shot from Souza.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Day has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Souza pushes Day back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Day.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
A hook to the body from Souza.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Day or not.
Souza tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow. #T3#
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Souza prevents a body shot from Day.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza blocks an uppercut.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day pushes Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Day working aggressively here.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Day.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Day's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Day pushes him away.#CL2#
Souza has managed to clinch.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Souza has Day pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Day misses.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Day with a jab.
Day scores with a sloppy right hand. Souza should have avoided that one.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Day misses.
Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Souza misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Day scores with a body shot.
Day throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Day sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Day avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Day misses with a jab to the body
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
Sunny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Souza lands a jab to the head.
Day throws out a loose jab but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day misses with a looping right.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Souza blocks a jab.
Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Souza throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Souza. That snapped Day's head back.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Souza slips under a jab from Day.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day misses the body punch
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Day blocks a jab.
Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza needs to keep his hands up - Day had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Souza misses.
Day misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Day.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Sunny Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Day looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target. #T4#
Day scores with a body 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!
Day lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Souza as he connects with a hook.
Day digs a good hook to Souza's body.
Day misses with a body shot
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day scores with a hook.
Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Sunny Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day moves out of range as Souza strikes.
A big left from Day misses.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Souza's head back.
Day works the jab nicely.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Day shakes him off and moves away.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Souza throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Day connects with a body shot.
A jab from Day does it's job there.#T1#
Day connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Day misses the body punch
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Souza.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza taking a breather.
A short left from Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Souza.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Souza looking to stall.
Day misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Souza.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Souza.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
#T3#
Day prevents a body shot from Souza.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Souza.
Day prevents a body shot from Souza.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day scores with a hook to the body.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Day.
Day tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza works on Day's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Day's efforts to push away.
Souza'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.
Souza is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Souza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Day digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
A hook to the body from Souza.
A hook to the body from Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Souza.
I think Souza 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Event:
LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza avoids the body shot from Pecilli.
Souza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Pecilli moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Pecilli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
Souza blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Souza tries to work over Pecilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Souza tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Pecilli controls the action.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza'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.
Souza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Pecilli has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Souza blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecilli's elbow.
Pecilli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pecilli blocks an uppercut.
Pecilli scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
Souza taking a breather.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Pecilli has Souza pressed against the cage, preventing Souza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pecilli as Souza tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
#T2#
Souza blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pecilli throws an elbow but misses.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards.
Souza blocks a body shot from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Pecilli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Souza up against the cage.
Pecilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pecilli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pecilli.
Pecilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Pecilli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pecilli misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pecilli throws out the jab.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Souza throws a hook but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pecilli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Pecilli.#T4#
Pecilli tries to clinch up.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Souza feints a jab promting Pecilli to slip. Souza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pecilli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Guillermo Pecilli has been cut.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pecilli throws a right hand that misses
enabling Souza to counter with a crisp 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!
Pecilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Souza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Pecilli takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pecilli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Pecilli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pecilli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Pecilli moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Pecilli has managed to clinch.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecilli.
Souza dodges an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with some punches.
Souza is trying to push Pecilli away but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza tries to stall but Pecilli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pecilli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecilli.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Souza.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Souza stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Pecilli misses with an elbow strike.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pecilli throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
Pecilli moves to clinch but Souza breaks away
and Souza counters with a two punch combo.
Pecilli misses with a hook
and Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pecilli just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Pecilli takes the fight into the clinch.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pecilli fails to land. #T2#
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecilli.
Pecilli prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Pecilli cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Souza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Pecilli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecilli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Pecilli won't allow it.
Pecilli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Souza.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Pecilli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pecilli trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
Souza dodges an elbow strike from Pecilli.
Guillermo Pecilli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pecilli pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Souza is trying to force a seperation but Pecilli has the dominant position.
Souza'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.
Souza is trying to break the clinch but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pecilli.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Souza.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecilli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Souza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Pecilli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Souza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Souza lands a left hand.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pecilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecilli controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pecilli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Pecilli as the two fighters clinch.
Pecilli keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pecilli prevents a body shot from Souza.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pecilli pushes Souza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pecilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcos Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Guillermo Pecilli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Pecilli moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pecilli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pecilli wants to clinch
and Pecilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Pecilli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pecilli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Souza momentarily.
#T1##CL#
Pecilli clinches up with Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Souza leaning against his opponent.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Souza tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Pecilli throws an elbow that misses.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Pecilli has double underhooks.
Pecilli throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Souza as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage. #BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pecilli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pecilli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pecilli tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Pecilli.#CL#
Pecilli closes the distance and clinches.
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!#BC2#
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza avoids the body shot from Pecilli.
Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pecilli throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range. #T3#
Pecilli scores with a shot to the body.
Souza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pecilli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Pecilli throws a jab when Souza was well out of range.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Pecilli closes the distance and clinches.
Souza pushes Pecilli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pecilli moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
Pecilli blocking some punches.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
#BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Souza throws out a counter right but Pecilli avoids it with no problem.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pecilli wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Pecilli throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pecilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcos Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillermo Pecilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pecilli slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Pecilli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pecilli 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Guillermo Pecilli!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Guillermo Pecilli!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Guillermo Pecilli!
Guillermo Pecilli wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
LH33: Higuchi vs Dodson
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Pecilli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pecilli misses with a looping left.
Souza throws out a counter right but Pecilli avoids it with no problem.
Pecilli blocks a jab.
Pecilli looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
Souza staying out of range there.
Pecilli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pecilli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pecilli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli with a jab.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pecilli throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.#T1#
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pecilli stuns Souza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Pecilli rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza throws a counter combo.
Pecilli is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza avoids the body shot from Pecilli.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pecilli lands a jab to the nose.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pecilli tries to counter by clinching up but Souza breaks away and moves out of range.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.#T2#
A jab from Souza misses.
Pecilli is looking to counter the offense by Souza and move into the clinch.
Pecilli just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pecilli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pecilli takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Pecilli clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pecilli.
Souza stalling in the clinch but Pecilli improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to work over Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Pecilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza tries a body shot but Pecilli blocks it.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza controlling the action here for a moment.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike.
Pecilli is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Pecilli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza throws out a counter right but Pecilli avoids it with no problem.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Pecilli.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Pecilli. #T4#
Pecilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pecilli wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
A big left from Souza misses.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pecilli. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Souza cracks Pecilli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Pecilli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
Pecilli is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza throws out a counter right but Pecilli avoids it with no problem.
Pecilli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Pecilli drives through and clinches with Souza against the cage.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Souza misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli misses with some punches.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza avoids a wild elbow strike from Pecilli.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli lands with a light punch inside.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Pecilli avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage. #T1#
Pecilli has Souza pressed against the cage.
Pecilli digs a right hand into Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souza's gas tank.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Souza digs a right hand underneath Pecilli's ribcage. Pecilli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Souza can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Pecilli misses
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pecilli misses with a hook.
Pecilli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pecilli is looking to counter the offense by Souza and move into the clinch.
Pecilli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Pecilli moved out of range nicely.
Pecilli throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with a body shot.
Souza throws out a counter right but Pecilli avoids it with no problem.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pecilli throws out the jab.
Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souza moves away.
It seemed like Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Pecilli throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pecilli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pecilli slips under a jab from Souza.
Guillermo Pecilli is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Pecilli throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Souza misses with a looping right.
Souza lands a jab.
Pecilli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Pecilli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pecilli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecilli tries to work over Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pecilli backwards. #BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4##CL#
Pecilli moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza trying to control the position but instead, Pecilli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Souza into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza presses Pecilli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pecilli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pecilli lands a damaging elbow.
Pecilli misses with the head strike.
Pecilli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Pecilli won't allow it.
Guillermo Pecilli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecilli.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Guillermo Pecilli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Souza misses.
Pecilli works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Pecilli is looking to wear down Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Pecilli moves into the clinch.
Pecilli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli misses with a shot to the body
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Pecilli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza 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.
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli misses with a right hand
and Pecilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Guillermo Pecilli has been cut.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pecilli to score with a decent uppercut.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza unleashes a big counter combination but Pecilli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Souza throws out a loose jab but Pecilli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecilli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pecilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pecilli tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pecilli moves into the clinch successfully.
Souza pushes Pecilli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli is struggling to control the position.
Souza gets through Pecilli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pecilli trying to stall but Souza improves his position.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pecilli misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza wants to break free but Pecilli has control.
#T2#
Pecilli can't find room to land a body shot as Souza controls the action.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Pecilli has double underhooks.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Souza's ribcage. Souza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Souza cracks Pecilli with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pecilli misses with a body shot.
Pecilli tries to clinch up
and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pecilli misses with a body shot.
Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souza! But no joy.
Pecilli moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.#T3#
Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pecilli.
Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pecilli.
Pecilli throws an off balance right hand
and Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pecilli looks to clinch
and Pecilli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pecilli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Souza.
Pecilli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pecilli.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Pecilli.
Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Pecilli should have avoided that one.
Pecilli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pecilli doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza unleashes a big counter combination but Pecilli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pecilli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza throws a series of punches but Pecilli moves out of range. #CL#
Pecilli rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pecilli stalling in the clinch.
Pecilli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.
Marcos Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillermo Pecilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pecilli 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
LH29: Higuchi vs Souza III
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Higuchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Higuchi shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.#TD#
Higuchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Higuchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higuchi throws an elbow but Souza slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Higuchi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Souza is trying to escape and Higuchi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Souza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Higuchi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rei Higuchi!
Rei Higuchi retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Rei Higuchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LH25: Higuchi vs Hellsfyre II
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Mac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mac misses with a lunging right hand
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Souza blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Mac moves into the clinch.
Mac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mac lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Souza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Mac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mac throws a combination that misses
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Mac moves away from the strike by Souza.
Mac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Nice shot by Souza.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Mac moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Souza misses with a combination
and Mac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Souza moves out of range as Mac strikes.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Souza. That snapped Mac's head back.
Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Mac's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Mac darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
It looked like Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Mac scores with a nice strike.
Souza throws the left hand but Mac avoids the punch easily.
Souza slips a straight right by Mac.
A low kick from Souza is predictable there
letting Mac counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac blocks a head kick by Souza.
Mac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Souza misses.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Souza cracks Mac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Souza wants to land a leg kick but Mac is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Mac will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Souza misses with an uppercut
and Mac counters with a nice body shot.
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac tries to counter with a clinch but Souza shakes him off and moves away.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Souza.
Mac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac misses with a hook
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Souza.
Mac unleashes a big counter combination but Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mac lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Mac misses with a straight left.
Souza is looking to counter punch.
Souza scores with a nice strike.
Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Souza throws a series of punches but Mac moves out of range.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac misses the target.
Mac misses with a body shot.
Souza scores with a hook.#T2#
Souza misses with a hook
and Mac counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mac throws a jab when Souza was well out of range.
Souza is looking to counter punch.
Mac jabs at Souza's body.
Souza throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac misses with an uppercut
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Souza throws a jab when Mac was well out of range.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Mac moved out of range.
Mac now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marcos Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Souza.
Mac misses with a straight left.
Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Mac throws a combination that misses
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Mac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souza's hands.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.#T4#
Souza staying out of range there.
Souza throwing a counter right hand but Mac manages to avoid it.
Mac throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.
Mac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mac closes the distance and clinches.
Mac leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mac swings widly with a right hand
and Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Marcos Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mac takes one to the side of the head.
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Souza throws a series of strikes that have Mac backpedaling.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Mac doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Mac saw that one coming.
Mac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac.
Mac gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Souza counter with a right hand. #T1##CL2#
Mac closes the distance and clinches.
Mac wants a takedown.
#BC#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mac's head.
Souza throws a hook but Mac avoids it easily.
Mac misses with a body shot
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Mac saw that one coming.
Mac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Mac looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mac misses.
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mac misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheers as Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Souza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac.
Souza connects with a leg kick. Mac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mac misses with a low kick.
Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Souza.
Mac closes the distance looking to clinch
and Souza counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Mac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
Mac throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Souza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mac has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mac wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Event:
LH22: Higuchi vs Mac
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hellsfyre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Hellsfyre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hellsfyre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hellsfyre working Souza over with strikes.
Hellsfyre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hellsfyre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hellsfyre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hellsfyre controlling from mount. #T1#
Souza can't escape the position.
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot to the head.
Hellsfyre scoring with strikes but Souza is staying in there.
Hellsfyre lands a nice shot to the head.
Souza is bucking up trying to escape but Hellsfyre cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellsfyre working Souza over with strikes here.
Hellsfyre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hellsfyre controlling his opponent. #T2#
Hellsfyre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Souza hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Souza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hellsfyre lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hellsfyre looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Souza covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Hellsfyre!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Hellsfyre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
LH18: Souza vs Higuchi
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza catches Higuchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Higuchi looking to score a takedown here. Souza is defending well but Higuchi drives through and ends up in Souza's guard.
Souza is looking to stand back up but Higuchi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Souza. #REVR##SUB2#
Higuchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well. #SUB2#
Higuchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Higuchi is trying for a kimura here. Souza looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Higuchi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rei Higuchi!
Rei Higuchi is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rei Higuchi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LH16: Takahashi vs. Souza
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi . Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Takahashi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souza throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Takahashi attempts a counter takedown but Souza avoids it well and moves away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Souza! Takahashi is out on his feet! Souza rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Takahashi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Takahashi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Souza!
Marcos Souza is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
LH13: Strife vs Luigiano
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Laponov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Laponov ducks down to avoid it.
Laponov fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laponov is defended easily by Souza.
Laponov throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laponov has time to react.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laponov walks into a straight right hand from Souza.
Laponov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laponov throws a series of punches but Souza avoids them all with ease.
Marcos Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD2#
Souza cracks Laponov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Laponov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Souza finish him?
#ROC2#
Laponov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Laponov has been cut.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Laponov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Laponov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Laponov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcos Souza!
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Event:
LH10: Strife vs Hooper II
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Rei Higuchi has been cut.
Souza scores with a head kick.
Higuchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Higuchi throws an off balance right hand
and Higuchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Higuchi is rocked!
Higuchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Higuchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza flashes Higuchi a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Higuchi's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Higuchi crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Souza punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcos Souza!
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Event:
LH7: Strife vs Ottelee
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punk at a distance.
A jab from Souza misses.
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a jab when Punk was well out of range.
Punk 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.
CM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza throws a body punch but Punk moves out of range.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Punk shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.#T1#
Souza missing with a left hand there. Punk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punk shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Punk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Punk shakes him off and moves away.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
Marcos Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punk.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Souza.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Punk.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Punk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Punk ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Souza loads up on a big right hand but Punk slips the punch.
Souza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Souza.#T3#
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punk.
Souza throws the left hand but Punk avoids the punch easily.
Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Punk is breathing heavily.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Souza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Punk moves away and avoids it.
Punk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Souza defends well and Punk ends up having to push Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza digs a good body shot into Punk's ribs.
Punk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Punk slips a jab from Souza.
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Punk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Punk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Souza.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Punk's front leg but catches the back leg as Punk tries to avoid it.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza misses with the combination.
Marcos Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Punk dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Souza wants to counter with a clinch but Punk pushes him away.#T2#
Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
Punk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk ducks right into an uppercut from Souza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Punk down.
Souza cracks Punk with an open hand slap.
Punk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Punk is just out of range.
Souza misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Punk. Punk gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Punk is out of range.
Punk shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Punk at a distance.
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Souza throws out a loose jab but Punk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punk tries to counter with a takedown but Souza is quick to defend against it.
Souza throws a hook but Punk blocks it.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Souza tries to avoid it but Punk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Souza to the ground. Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Souza wants to counter the offense by Punk and move into the clinch position.
Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punk doesn't seem bothered though.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Punk sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Punk avoids it this time.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Punk moved out of range nicely.
Punk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Punk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Punk passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza can't escape the position.
Punk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB#
Punk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punk avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Punk trying to control but Souza is having none of it. #SUB#
Punk wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Punk. #T2#
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Punk trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Punk 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.
Punk is working hard here to advance position.
Souza trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Punk is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Souza looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Punk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
CM Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Punk's guard.
Souza postures up.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Punk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souza wanted to stand there but Punk had control of the position.
Punk 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.
Punk trying to control the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Punk keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Punk's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
CM Punk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Event:
LH5: Houghton vs Karhu
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Mac throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac, pushing him back against the cage.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Souza cracks Mac with a nice body shot.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Souza is stalling here.
Souza seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Souza tries a body shot but Mac blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mac.
Mac trying to land knees to the body.
Mac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Souza effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Souza has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch.
Mac 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.
Souza throws a push kick but Mac slaps the foot to one side.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Souza. Souza maintains the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Mac blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Mac can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Souza.
Souza has Mac pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Mac misses with a body punch.
Mac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Mac controls the action.
Mac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac prevents a body shot from Souza.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Mac slowing the pace effectively.
Mac prevents a body shot from Souza.
Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac backwards. #T4#
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Souza is just out of range.
Souza blocks a jab.
As Mac tries to get set, Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt.
Souza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Mac.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mac feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Mac then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Souza scores with a punch to the head.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac wants to counter the offense by Souza and move into the clinch position.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mac is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac moves out of range as Souza throws a body kick.
#CL#
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Mac looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Mac breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza lands a lovely overhand right.
Mac misses with a series of wild punches.
Souza lands the left hand.
Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Mac pushes him off.
Mac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
Mac tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac backwards.
Mac blocks a body shot from Souza.
Mac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mac tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Mac back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza works on Mac's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac's elbow.
Marcos Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mac just leaning against Souza, taking a breather.
Mac blocks a body shot from Souza.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza slows down the pace here.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac can do to turn this around?
Souza misses with the head strike.
Souza stalling in the clinch but Mac improves position. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Souza.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Mac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Mac counters by clinching up.
Mac tries a body shot but Souza blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Souza has Mac pressed against the cage.
Souza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mac up against the cage.
Souza gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Souza has Mac pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Mac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza thows a leg kick but Mac checks it
and Mac counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Souza connects with a jab.
Souza is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Mac.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac misses with an uppercut.
Mac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza tries to clinch
and Mac counters with a left to the body.
Souza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac throws a leg kick but Souza checks it.
Souza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac.
Mac throws a body punch but Souza moves out of range.
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac's head backwards.#T1##CL#
Souza pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac misses with the combination.
Souza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac is able to avoid easily.
Mac flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Mac throws a leg kick but Souza moved away.
Souza lands the left hand.#T2#
Mac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac avoids the head kick by Souza.
Mac misses the jab.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Mac let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza throws a low kick but Mac avoids it.
A nice side step and Mac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Mac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Mac tries to get set, Souza tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Mac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greg Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mac throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Souza moves into the clinch.
A short right from Souza.
Mac scores with a hook to the body.
Souza stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza looks to throw a body kick
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Souza checks the leg kick.
Mac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mac misses with a looping right.
Mac looks for the body kick but Souza saw that one coming.
Mac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac.
Souza tries to counter by clinching up but Mac breaks away and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marcos Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Souza wants to clinch but Mac slips to the side
and Mac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greg Mac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza sets himself, and Mac steps forward looking for the clinch! Souza avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Marcos Souza!
Marcos Souza wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
LH 2: Joutsen vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nickolson dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Nickolson's head and hops out.
Nickolson lands a nice shot that snaps Souza's head back.
Nickolson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Souza instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Souza.
Nickolson tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Souza effectively controlling the action here.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickolson.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Nickolson.
Marcos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vike Nickolson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Souza trying to stall but Nickolson improves his position.
Souza looking to stall.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A short right from Nickolson.
Nickolson blocks an uppercut.
Souza working aggressively here.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Nickolson avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickolson's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Nickolson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza pushes Nickolson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickolson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Nickolson controls the action.
Souza trying to stall but Nickolson improves his position.
#T2#
Good body shot from Nickolson.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Nickolson.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Nickolson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza avoids the elbow strike from Nickolson, against the cage.
Souza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nickolson is keeping busy.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Nickolson.
Nickolson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Souza after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Nickolson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza throws a head kick but Nickolson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Souza tries to keep at a distance but Nickolson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nickolson looking for a takedown. #T3#
Souza stalling in the clinch.
Souza is looking to control Nickolson's arms but Nickolson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Souza has his back to the cage.
Nickolson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Nickolson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickolson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickolson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Nickolson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickolson, not yet.
Souza has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nickolson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nickolson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza scores with a head kick. Nickolson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nickolson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickolson shoots for a double leg takedown but Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Nickolson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Souza needs to keep his hands up - Nickolson had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nickolson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nickolson misses with a head kick.
Vike Nickolson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickolson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Nickolson tried to score with a low kick but Souza checks it.
Souza leaves Nickolson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vike Nickolson.#CL#
Souza clinches up against the cage.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickolson can do to turn this around?
Nickolson blocks a body shot from Souza.
Nickolson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickolson lands with a light punch inside.
Souza stalling in the clinch.
Souza taking a breather.
Souza tries to work over Nickolson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickolson.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Nickolson.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickolson.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza tries a body shot but Nickolson blocks it.
Nickolson missing with knees to the body.
Nickolson blocks a body shot from Souza.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nickolson is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickolson. #T2#
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Nickolson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nickolson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickolson tries to move into range but Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickolson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marcos Souza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickolson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nickolson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
#T3#
Souza working aggressively here.
Nickolson is pushing Souza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickolson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickolson tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Nickolson missing with knees to the body.
Nickolson missing with knees to the body.
Souza avoids the elbow strike from Nickolson, against the cage.
Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Souza tries a body shot but Nickolson blocks it.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Souza seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Nickolson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Nickolson avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Nickolson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Nickolson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickolson shoots in and drives through. Souza sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickolson or perhaps it was just good defense by Souza, which made it look bad.
Souza seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Nickolson closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Souza tries to work over Nickolson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Souza leaning against his opponent.
Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza looking to stall.
Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nickolson's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickolson.
Nickolson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Souza prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickolson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it.
Marcos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vike Nickolson.
Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickolson controls his hands.
Nickolson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza stalling in the clinch.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickolson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickolson tries to throw a body punch but Souza avoids it by throwing Nickolson back against the cage.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Nickolson avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Souza stalling the fight.
Souza cracks Nickolson with a nice body shot.
Souza avoiding damage as Nickolson throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Nickolson.
A head punch on the inside from Nickolson fails to land.
Souza leaning his opponent against the cage.
Souza misses with a body punch.
Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Souza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nickolson is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nickolson as Souza tries to tie him up.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickolson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza misses with the head strike.
Nickolson blocks an uppercut.
Souza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nickolson is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Nickolson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickolson misses with a low kick. #CL#
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickolson, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickolson.
Vike Nickolson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD2#
Nickolson pulls guard effortlessly.
Souza is standing up over Nickolson. Nickolson looks to escape but Souza dives into side control.
Nickolson is looking for a sweep.
Souza working away.
Nickolson looking for a sweep but Souza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Souza prevents Nickolson from getting the reversal.
Nickolson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Souza avoids the attempt from Nickolson to control.#T4#
Nickolson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza trying to control but Nickolson is having none of it.
Nickolson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickolson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Souza 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Slogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souza tries to counter with a clinch but Slogan shakes him off and moves away.
Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Souza scores with a hook to the body. Slogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slogan walks into a left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Slogan moves out of range easily.
Slogan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Souza 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!
Souza loses concentration momentarily and Slogan pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Souza crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Slogan finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Slogan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaufman is defended easily by Souza.
Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Kaufman dives in for a single leg takedown but Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaufman throws a shot to the body.
Kaufman closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
letting Souza counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman staying out of range there.
Kaufman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Kaufman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaufman slips a jab from Souza.#TD2#
Kaufman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Souza did well to prevent Kaufman getting side control.#T1#
Kaufman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza trying to hold on to Kaufman's head to control him but Kaufman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufman not doing much here.
#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.
Kaufman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaufman moves into full mount! Souza won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufman content just to control the position here. #T3#
The referee warns Souza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souza tries to get out of the position.
A nice elbow there by Kaufman.
Kaufman controlling his opponent.
Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Kaufman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman on the ground.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Kaufman.
Souza is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kaufman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Souza has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaufman lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Kaufman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Souza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaufman in his tracks.
Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Kaufman closes the distance and clinches.
Kaufman tries for a takedown but Souza manages to get underhooks.
Kaufman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Souza to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Kaufman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaufman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaufman blocks the leg kick.
Kaufman misses with a takedown
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Kaufman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Souza.
Kaufman ducks under a wild hook from Souza.#T1#
Kaufman goes for a double leg but Souza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Souza continues to drive forward.
Souza connects with a high kick.
Kaufman tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Kaufman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Souza lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Kaufman is out of range.
Souza throws a body punch but Kaufman moves out of range.
Kaufman shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense.
Souza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaufman manages to avoid it.
Kaufman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaufman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souza defends it nicely.
Kaufman is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kaufman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Souza gets caught flat footed, as Kaufman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Kaufman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marcos Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Kaufman wants to clinch.
Souza lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Kaufman throws a lazy head kick
and Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aaron Kaufman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaufman closes the distance and clinches up with Souza, looking for a takedown. Kaufman pushes Souza against the cage but Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Souza lands an overhand right.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaufman manages to avoid it.
Marcos Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaufman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaufman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Kaufman feints the counter takedown.
Souza throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
so Kaufman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaufman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaufman trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #T4#
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Souza trying to control the position.
Kaufman lands a couple of elbows.
Kaufman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaufman won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaufman misses with a few strikes there.
Kaufman blocks a head kick by Souza.
Kaufman moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
Souza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaufman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaufman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaufman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaufman's hands.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Souza lands with a left to the head.
Kaufman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Souza avoids it.
Souza tries to break the clinch but Kaufman is controlling the position.
Kaufman is trying to pull guard but Souza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marcos Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Kaufman.
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Souza lands a body shot.
Kaufman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza is trying to break free.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman tries to pull guard but Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Kaufman breaks from the clinch.
Kaufman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Souza lunges at Kaufman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaufman's hand.
Kaufman defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Kaufman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Souza connects with a single shot there.
Kaufman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaufman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Souza.
Kaufman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Kaufman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaufman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaufman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaufman takes one to the chin there.
Souza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kaufman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza tests Kaufman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaufman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaufman blocks a jab.
Kaufman shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Souza misses the target.
Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaufman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Souza.#CL2#
Kaufman has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza connects with a crisp jab.
Kaufman misses with a combination
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza looks to land a left hand but Kaufman moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kaufman rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza stalling the fight.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza has Kaufman pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Kaufman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Souza!
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