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Event:
WPFA: Dominance II
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Instinct tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Instinct is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Instinct is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Instinct sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Instinct looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Instinct still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Instinct has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Instinct is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Instinct is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Instinct eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Instinct pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Instinct is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza tries to roll over but Instinct keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Souza is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Instinct looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Instinct is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Instinct looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Instinct seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Souza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Instinct moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Instinct drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Instinct actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Instinct is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Instinct actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Instinct looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bruno Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Instinct can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Instinct is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Souza has control of Instinct's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Instinct regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Instinct can do to turn this around?
Instinct can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Instinct is surviving well by controlling Souza's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Instinct is surviving well by controlling Souza's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Instinct sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura but Instinct is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Instinct tries to clinch but Souza is having none of it.
Instinct is looking to clinch.
Instinct fails with an attempt to clinch.
Instinct wants to clinch#TD#
and Souza counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Instinct has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza swings around for an armbar but Instinct sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souza's guard.#SUB2#
Instinct drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Instinct jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Instinct advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Instinct is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Instinct is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Instinct to get the leverage. #SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Instinct is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Souza sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Instinct.
#T2##SUB2#
Instinct is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Instinct seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Souza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Killer Instinct!
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Event:
Thoroughbred Thursday VI
Date: Dec 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
Alexei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard. #REVB#
Alexei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Alexei stands up.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alexei swivels and escapes.
Alexei looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexei was covering up waiting for the punch and Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1##SUB#
Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexei is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Alexei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Souza working for a triangle but Alexei defends it easily.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Alexei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alexei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexei defends well.#T2#
Alexei lands a couple of digs.
Alexei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alexei scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Alexei should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Alexei should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruno Souza!
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Event:
Ferocious Fights IV
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza sets himself, and Walker steps forward looking for the clinch! Souza avoids it this time.
Walker closes the distance but Souza moves to the side #TD#
and Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souza. #SUB#
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well. #T1#
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
Souza wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Walker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Walker looking to break Souza's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Souza remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Walker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Walker on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Souza is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Walker's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Walker looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Souza fending off the submission attempt from Walker.
Walker keeps control of the position as Souza tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Walker has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Souza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Walker gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Walker!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 940 Round 2
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Norris gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Norris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Norris sprawls well.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Souza has been cut.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Norris. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Souza shoots and misses
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Norris throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza tries for a takedown but Norris circles away easily
and Norris counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Souza with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Norris counters with a crisp one two that drops Souza! Norris thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Souza to his feet! Souza is in big trouble!
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Norris counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norris finish him?!#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Bruno Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Norris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL#
Souza pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norris smiles and moves away.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.#CL#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza tries to pull guard but Norris holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Norris tries to stall but Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Souza tries to pull guard but Norris won't allow it.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza jumps guard but Norris stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Norris looking to slow down the pace here.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
Norris is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Norris stalling against the cage.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Souza tries to pull guard but Norris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Souza as Norris tries to tie him up.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Souza is keeping busy.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norris's efforts to push away.
Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norris sprawls well. Norris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Norris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Souza! Norris lets Souza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a huge left! Souza is in big trouble! He's backing up but Norris isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Souza from any more damage. A dominating finish by Norris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Norris!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 940 Round 1
Date: Nov 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Alonzo tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Alonzo tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alonzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alonzo tries to pull guard but Souza holds him up against the cage and eventually Alonzo drops back down to his feet.
Alonzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alonzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bruno Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferdinand Alonzo.
Alonzo tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Alonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alonzo jumps guard but Souza stands there with Alonzo around his waist. Alonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Souza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alonzo regains guard immediately.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza trying to control but Alonzo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alonzo has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Souza wants to control from the top but Alonzo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alonzo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Souza has picked Alonzo up and slammed him! Alonzo can't keep hold of the triangle and Souza manages to pass to side control!
Alonzo is looking for a sweep.
Souza trying to control the action but Alonzo is working from the bottom.
Souza taking a breather here.
Alonzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Souza trying to control the action but Alonzo is working from the bottom.
Alonzo is looking to reverse the position.
Souza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alonzo!
Alonzo is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Alonzo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souza.
Souza trying to control but Alonzo is having none of it.
Souza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alonzo to take his back!
Souza trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Alonzo wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Souza is looking for the choke from the back position but Alonzo is controlling his hands well.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Alonzo rolls, trying to escape but Souza keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alonzo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Souza punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza has the hooks in. Alonzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alonzo breaks Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Alonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Alonzo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Souza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Alonzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alonzo keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alonzo is looking for a triangle here but Souza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alonzo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alonzo is not content to let Souza control the position.
Alonzo manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alonzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Alonzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alonzo can do to turn this around?
Souza looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Alonzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Alonzo working for a triangle but Souza defends it easily.
Alonzo keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alonzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza advances to half guard.
Souza wants to control but Alonzo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Alonzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Alonzo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Souza escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Souza!
Alonzo is breathing heavily.
Alonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza taking a breather here.
Alonzo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souza.
Alonzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Souza trying to control the position but Alonzo is working away.
Alonzo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Souza gets to mount! Alonzo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Alonzo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Souza.
#SUB#
Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Alonzo defends it well.
Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alonzo is looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alonzo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alonzo is looking for a sweep.
Alonzo keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alonzo looks to move to half guard but instead Souza has passed into mount! Damn!
Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alonzo is looking to escape. #T4#
Alonzo working to try and regain half guard.
Souza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alonzo to take his back!
Souza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bruno Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alonzo rolls, trying to escape but Souza keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Souza looking for the RNC.
Souza is looking to control Alonzo but Alonzo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alonzo covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Alonzo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Souza's guard. Nice work there by Alonzo.
#SUB2#
Alonzo drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Alonzo off! Alonzo jumps back into Souza's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Souza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Alonzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alonzo moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.#CL#
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alonzo jumps guard but Souza stands there with Alonzo around his waist. Alonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza is trying to break free.#TD#
Souza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alonzo regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Alonzo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alonzo defending well though.
Souza is trying to control. Alonzo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Alonzo looking for subs from the bottom but Souza mounts him!
Alonzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alonzo is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Alonzo is having none of it. #SUB#
Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alonzo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Souza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Souza wants to stand but Alonzo is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Souza looking to control but Alonzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alonzo tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
Alonzo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Alonzo actively working from the bottom here.
Alonzo is not content to let Souza control the position.#SUB2#
Alonzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Souza seems content to control.#SUB2#
Souza moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alonzo.
Alonzo looks to move to half guard but instead Souza has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alonzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Poor strikes thrown by Souza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Souza trying to control but Alonzo is having none of it.
Alonzo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alonzo is trying to reverse the position but instead Souza has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Souza's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
I really don't envy Alonzo right now.
Souza tries to keep control of the position but Alonzo is staying busy.
Souza has the hooks in. Alonzo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Alonzo fending off the submission attempt from Souza.
Alonzo rolls, trying to escape but Souza keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Souza is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Alonzo has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Souza has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Alonzo taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Souza doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Souza!
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