Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Cervenka moves away
and Cervenka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azevedo Souza thinking.
Cervenka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka lands with an overhand left.
Cervenka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Cervenka circles away. #CL#
Cervenka has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza pushes Cervenka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervenka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Azevedo Souza digs a right hand underneath Cervenka's ribcage. Cervenka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Azevedo Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Azevedo Souza looking to stall.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cervenka pushes Azevedo Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A short right from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cervenka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azevedo Souza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a knee to the body.
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break the clinch but Cervenka is controlling him.
Cervenka lands with a short shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
Azevedo Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Azevedo Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Azevedo Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Cervenka.
Cervenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Cervenka landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Good body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wants to stall.
Azevedo Souza tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
Cervenka blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cervenka misses with a hook
and Cervenka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Cervenka circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevedo Souza catches Cervenka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Cervenka is avoiding it.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cervenka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.#TD2#
Cervenka gets caught napping as Azevedo Souza dives in and scores a takedown. Cervenka manages to retain guard.
Cervenka keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza advances to half guard.
Cervenka is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cervenka is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cervenka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza thows a huge punch but Cervenka dodges it nicely.
Azevedo Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cervenka is trying to stand. #T3#
Azevedo Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Cervenka is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azevedo Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka avoids it well.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervenka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cervenka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Cervenka is defending well.
Cervenka pushes Azevedo Souza away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Azevedo Souza gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cervenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azevedo Souza somewhat.
A jab from Cervenka misses.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Cervenka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Cervenka misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Cervenka lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cervenka.
Cervenka is looking to counter punch.
Cervenka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza has Cervenka up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
Cervenka lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike. #T2#
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a knee to the head.
Cervenka connects with a knee to the head.
Azevedo Souza scores with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Cervenka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cervenka wanted to stand there but Azevedo Souza had control of the position. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Cervenka wants to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Cervenka defends it easily.
Cervenka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azevedo Souza is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cervenka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Cervenka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cervenka avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cervenka 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Cervenka!

Event: C317: Matsuzaka vs Jones III
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right hand.
Otori looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Otori - just one landing.
Otori jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza scores with a decent looking hook.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ruttos gym in the buildup to the fight.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Otori takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.#T1#
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Azevedo Souza's head. #T2#
Otori looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with the left hand. Otori knows he should have avoided that one.
Otori lands with an uppercut that bounces Azevedo Souza off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Otori.
Nice uppercut lands for Otori. That snapped Azevedo Souza's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otori to score with a decent uppercut.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Otori avoids it well and moves away.
Otori throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Otori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Otori is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Azevedo Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.#T4#
Otori misses with a two punch combination.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Otori counters with a right hand to the body.
Otori misses with a straight left.
Otori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Otori is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azevedo Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Otori misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Otori sprawls and moves away.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Azevedo Souza backs off Otori throws a huge counter combo but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it all.
Otori misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otori quickly recovers to half guard.
Otori is trying to escape back to his feet but Azevedo Souza uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Otori is keeping him busy.
Otori really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Otori gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Otori frees his head quite easily.
Otori is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Otori wriggling away.
Otori tries to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Otori is holding on tight.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent.
Otori is looking to get to half guard.
Otori felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Otori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azevedo Souza controlling from mount.
Otori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Otori is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Otori frees his head quite easily.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here but it's allowed Otori to get half guard. #T4#
Otori is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Otori tries to kick Azevedo Souza off in order to stand up. Azevedo Souza Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Otori is working away. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Otori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otori is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Otori looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Otori is quick to defend against it.
Otori lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Otori throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Otori makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Otori slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori jabs Azevedo Souza right on the nose. Azevedo Souza blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Azevedo Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otori misses with a left hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otori!
Otori is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Otori prevents Azevedo Souza from improving position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Otori, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Otori stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here.
Otori stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Otori tries to bench press Azevedo Souza off him but Azevedo Souza keeps the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Otori is defending well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Otori is defending well.
Otori is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Otori is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otori misses with a body punch #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Otori fights it but they end up in guard.

Otori has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Azevedo Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Otori 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
During a confident post fight interview, Shigeru Otori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azevedo Souza.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
No joy there for Jurgensen Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza walks into a straight right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Azevedo Souza has managed to clinch.
Azevedo Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Jurgensen Sanchez controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jurgensen Sanchez. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azevedo Souza being controlled against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Jurgensen Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jurgensen Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jurgensen Sanchez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.#CL#
Azevedo Souza pushes Jurgensen Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Azevedo Souza misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Azevedo Souza backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it all.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head kick!
Jurgensen Sanchez motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Azevedo Souza clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents Azevedo Souza from breaking the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jurgensen Sanchez sprawls and moves away.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Jurgensen Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Jurgensen Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Jurgensen Sanchez as Azevedo Souza shoots in.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Jurgensen Sanchez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Azevedo Souza misses with the combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Azevedo Souza blocks it well.
Azevedo Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Jurgensen Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Azevedo Souza drives through with a takedown into Jurgensen Sanchez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Jurgensen Sanchez keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jurgensen Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Jurgensen Sanchez defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jurgensen Sanchez has passed into half guard!
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez postures up.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jurgensen Sanchez trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away. #T4#
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Jurgensen Sanchez postures up.
Azevedo Souza is not content to let Jurgensen Sanchez control the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Jurgensen Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
Azevedo Souza gets back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control the action here but instead Jurgensen Sanchez manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jurgensen Sanchez. No joy for Azevedo Souza on that attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jurgensen Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Azevedo Souza.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Azevedo Souza defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jurgensen Sanchez's guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Jurgensen Sanchez keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza is really struggling to control Jurgensen Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Azevedo Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Jurgensen Sanchez is defending well.
The referee asks Azevedo Souza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Azevedo Souza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jurgensen Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jurgensen Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jurgensen Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jurgensen Sanchez is being controlled here.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo Souza throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Jurgensen Sanchez is defending well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jurgensen Sanchez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jurgensen Sanchez keeps working.
Jurgensen Sanchez stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jurgensen Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jurgensen Sanchez gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Azevedo Souza.
I think Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Azevedo Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Golov is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza stalling away here and it's allowed Golov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Golov keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Golov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Azevedo Souza pulls Golov in to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Golov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Azevedo Souza is pulling down on Golov's head to control his posture.
Azevedo Souza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golov slips nicely into half guard.
Golov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Azevedo Souza tries to lock up and control but Golov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Azevedo Souza is controlling Golov's trapped leg to prevent Golov from advancing to side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza gets back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Golov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo Souza pulls Golov in to control the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his feet on Golov's thighs here. He's pushed Golov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Golov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A relieved looking Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka connects with a right hand. Azevedo Souza shakes it off.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild combination.
Cervenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Azevedo Souza stuns Cervenka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervenka throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.#T1#
Azevedo Souza scores with a one two! Cervenka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cervenka cracks a nice hook into Azevedo Souza's ribs.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves away #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Cervenka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azevedo Souza controls the pace.
Cervenka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo Souza is fighting to break Cervenka's control of his arms but Cervenka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cervenka is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
Cervenka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it well and moves away.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Cervenka tries to land knees in the clinch but Azevedo Souza avoids the damage to the body.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka gets through Azevedo Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Azevedo Souza pulls guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza controls Cervenka momentarily but Cervenka frees himself.
Cervenka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Cervenka stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Cervenka slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cervenka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cervenka throwing strikes but missing.
Cervenka wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Cervenka in close.
Azevedo Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cervenka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cervenka throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.#TD#
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cervenka quickly recovers to half guard.
Cervenka is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cervenka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cervenka holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka connects with a nice looking jab.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cervenka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Cervenka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Cervenka misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervenka lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cervenka takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cervenka scrambles back to his feet.
Cervenka throws a nice looking combination but Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cervenka misses with a left hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cervenka works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Cervenka is pulling down on Azevedo Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Azevedo Souza, at least for the moment.
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza being controlled here momentarily.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Cervenka is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cervenka misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azevedo Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cervenka keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cervenka wants to clinch but Azevedo Souza slips to the side#TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control.
Cervenka is looking for a sweep.
Cervenka struggling a bit here.
Azevedo Souza in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cervenka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cervenka keeps working.
Cervenka tries to improve position but can't.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza slows the pace down.
Cervenka is looking to reverse the position.#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.
Cervenka is still trying to improve position.
Cervenka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka misses the body punch #TD#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cervenka's guard.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cervenka is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Cervenka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cervenka's guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Cervenka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cervenka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo Souza controlling the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervenka keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Cervenka rushes Azevedo Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azevedo 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azevedo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese throws a low kick but Azevedo Souza avoids it.#T1#
Azevedo Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese wants to clinch.
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from Azevedo Souza.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Cheese clinches up with Azevedo Souza and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Cheese tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azevedo Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3##TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cheese has passed into half guard!
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep but Cheese has passed to side control!
Azevedo Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Cheese working away.#SUB#
Cheese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo Souza struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Cheese 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#
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese lands a lovely overhand right.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheese defends it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cheese.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance but Cheese moves to the side
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza pushes him off.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Cheese.
Nice cross by Cheese.
Cheese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azevedo Souza has time to react.
Cheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azevedo Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheese.#T2#
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese lands a jab-cross combination.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese is trying to control but can't.
Cheese is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheese tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here. Cheese is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azevedo Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cheese has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Cheese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo Souza!
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cheese trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza moves into full guard.
Cheese sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Cheese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheese counters with a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Cheese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Azevedo Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Azevedo Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cheese can't do much from the bottom here.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Cheese regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Azevedo Souza trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Cheese is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo Souza's back!
Cheese is hanging on to Azevedo Souza's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Cheese manages to sink in the hooks.
Azevedo Souza rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the hands but Cheese won't let him.
Richard Cheese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break free. #T4##SUB#
Cheese tightening his grip on Azevedo Souza, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cheese's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese gets his hands free as Azevedo Souza looks to control.
Azevedo Souza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheese 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
An out of breath Richard Cheese thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Keane.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keane sprawls well initially but Azevedo Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza prevents Keane from improving his position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keane's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keane is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Keane.
Keane is trying to improve his position.
Keane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Keane looking for a kimura from the bottom but Azevedo Souza passes into side control!
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Keane sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keane is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Azevedo Souza happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keane manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
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#
Keane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azevedo Souza cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Azevedo Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Keane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Azevedo Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Keane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azevedo Souza.
Keane misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keane defends it well.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keane moves away.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Azevedo Souza digs a good hook to Keane's body.
Brett Keane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Keane moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Azevedo Souza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza clinches up with Keane and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Keane holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
Azevedo Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza tries to throw a body punch but Keane avoids it by throwing Azevedo Souza back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Azevedo Souza.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break the clinch but Keane is controlling him.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keane passes into half guard. #SUB#
Keane seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo Souza defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Keane seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo Souza defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Keane is trying to work for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4##SUB#
Azevedo Souza defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Keane.
Keane wants to control the pace but Azevedo Souza is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Keane postures up.#SUB#
Keane is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Azevedo Souza is surviving well by controlling Keane's body position as best he can.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Keane pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brett Keane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Azevedo Souza lands with a good body shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1##SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keane is staying active underneath Azevedo Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Azevedo Souza works his way into full mount!
Azevedo Souza moves to back control. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Keane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for the choke. #T4#
I really don't envy Keane right now. #SUB2#
Keane is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Keane is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Keane fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azevedo 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 199: Mathieu v Andrei
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza is avoiding it.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukola scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Jukola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Azevedo Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Azevedo Souza trying to control from half guard but Jukola is working away.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Jukola is defending well.
Jukola is staying active underneath Azevedo Souza, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jukola is just riding it out for now. Azevedo Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Jukola is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Jukola won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount! Jukola won't be happy about that!
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Jukola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a guillotine from mount but Jukola is in no mood to give up.
Azevedo Souza prevents Jukola from getting the reversal.
Jukola wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.#T4#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jukola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to work his way around to Jukola's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza slips a jab and a cross from Jukola.
Azevedo Souza jabs Jukola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Jukola coming out on top.
Azevedo Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukola takes one to the chin there.
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Jukola is quick to defend against it.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jukola.
Jukola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jukola scrambles back to his feet.
Jukola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukola throws a wild body kick that Azevedo Souza sees coming a mile off.
Azevedo Souza lands an overhand right.
Azevedo Souza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Jukola throws a push kick but Azevedo Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Jukola is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
Jukola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Azevedo Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
Jukola wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Jukola is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jukola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jukola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azevedo Souza defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Azevedo Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jukola for as long as he can get away with.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jukola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza connects with the punch.
Jukola catches Azevedo Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Jukola.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza scores with a one two! Jukola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Jukola connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Jukola tries to clinch up.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jukola sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Jukola tries to sprawl but Azevedo Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jukola reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Jukola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Jukola landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jukola is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jukola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to control.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Jukola connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Azevedo Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Jukola defends it easily.
Jukola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza is controlling Jukola's posture.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jukola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jukola controls the pace.
Jukola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jukola working some strikes from top position.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jukola trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Jukola is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 191: Le Franc v Thib Jr 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Pandens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azevedo Souza scores with a one two! Pandens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and Pandens only half commits.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azevedo Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pandens - the referee stops the clock and Azevedo Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pandens. Azevedo Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pandens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Pandens avoids the body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Pandens blocks it.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pandens lands a leg kick that knocks Azevedo Souza off balance momentarily.#T1#
Pandens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Pandens moved out of range.
Azriel Pandens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Pandens.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandens.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pandens lands with a shot to the body.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Azevedo Souza. That snapped Pandens's head back.
Azevedo Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Pandens misses with a straight right.
Pandens is looking to wear down Azevedo Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Azevedo Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Pandens misses with a head kick.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Pandens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pandens throws a head kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandens manages to avoid it.
Pandens swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza throws a right and a left that Pandens avoids nicely.
Azevedo Souza tests Pandens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandens moves forwards but Azevedo Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Pandens misses with a body kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pandens looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pandens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Pandens.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandens looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range. #T4#
Pandens slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Pandens lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Pandens - just one landing.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza feints a jab promting Pandens to slip. Azevedo Souza then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pandens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandens connects with a solid leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tests Pandens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pandens with a nice calf kick.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Pandens.
Pandens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pandens's guard.
Pandens can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pandens is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control. Pandens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pandens is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pandens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Pandens being controlled here, momentarily.
Pandens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo Souza is one step ahead there.
Pandens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pandens throwing shots but Azevedo Souza is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza manages to get to full guard.
Pandens throws an elbow that misses. Azevedo Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pandens's guard. Nice move by Azevedo Souza!#REVB#
Pandens wants to stand and escape but Azevedo Souza is having none of it. #T2#
Pandens keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Pandens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Pandens is working from the bottom.
Pandens working a defensive guard but Azevedo Souza manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pandens gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pandens is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pandens really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Pandens is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Pandens is having none of it.
Pandens is trying desperately to improve position.
Azevedo Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pandens is looking to escape.
Pandens tries to reverse the position but Azevedo Souza maintains control.
Azevedo Souza controlling his opponent. #T4#
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Pandens wriggling away.
Pandens can't escape the position.
Azevedo Souza moves to back control.
Pandens breaks Azevedo Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pandens looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza working a defensive guard here.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pandens is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Azevedo Souza has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pandens is looking to defend but Azevedo Souza has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pandens! Azevedo Souza pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pandens taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Ryokale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Ryokale is looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azevedo Souza, as that shot connected.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryokale misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Azevedo Souza.
Ryokale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryokale keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryokale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryokale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ryokale pushes a forearm under Azevedo Souza's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Azevedo Souza is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruddo Ryokale!

Event: WVT 179: Minoru v Mahogany
Date: Nov 03, 2023

#R1#
Jiang tries to land a leg kick but Azevedo Souza saw it coming and moves away.
Azevedo Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza with a hook.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls Jiang into guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jiang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiang has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to control. #T1#
Jiang wanted to stand there but Azevedo Souza had control of the position. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jiang is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Jiang won't allow it. #T2#
Still in half guard, Azevedo Souza seems content to control.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azevedo Souza prevents Jiang from standing back up.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass to mount but Jiang is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jiang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo Souza on the ground.
Azevedo Souza controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jiang to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Jiang is keeping the position.#ES#
Jiang has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Azevedo Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Azevedo Souza.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jiang obliges.
Azevedo Souza managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Jiang breaks the clinch.
Jiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Jiang with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jiang misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Jiang is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azevedo Souza is just content to waste time from the top position. Jiang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jiang keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Jiang is looking to stand up but Azevedo Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiang is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azevedo Souza cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jiang.
Jiang punishes Azevedo Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Azevedo Souza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Jiang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiang misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jiang makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Azevedo Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jiang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A swing and a miss from Jiang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang moves forwards but Azevedo Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses. #T4#
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Jab by Jiang.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang thuds a left hand into Azevedo Souza's body.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Azevedo Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Da Jiang 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. 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#
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Azevedo Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid it.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Azevedo Souza.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Jiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Jiang stands there with Azevedo Souza around his waist. Azevedo Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jiang is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Jiang manages to break the clinch.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Jiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Jiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Jiang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Jiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook to the body
and Jiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Jiang circles away and keeps his distance.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Azevedo Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jiang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azevedo Souza scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Azevedo Souza.
Jiang misses with a head kick.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Azevedo Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azevedo Souza walks into a straight right hand from Jiang.
Jiang connects with a looping right hand.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jiang. Those never looked like landing.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Azevedo Souza's knee but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand. #T4#
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Jiang is avoiding it. #CL2#
Azevedo Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiang, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Jiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azevedo Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Azevedo Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jiang. That's going to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jiang 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Jiang!

Event: WVT 173: Halsti v Mahogany
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanma trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Azevedo Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma trying to get back to full guard but Azevedo Souza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanma wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Hanma wriggling away.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanma wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to work his way around to Hanma's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Azevedo Souza avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Hanma is trying desperately to improve position.
Azevedo Souza controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hanma wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Hanma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanma wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza has control of Hanma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hanma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanma wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hanma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azevedo Souza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza stalling.
Hanma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azevedo Souza in particular looking to stall.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Hanma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hanma throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Hanma.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanma won't be happy with that.
Hanma is looking to regain half guard here but Azevedo Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanma is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Azevedo Souza tries to move to mount but Hanma blocks the move with his legs.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Hanma is working away.
Hanma holding on.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanma, who protects the arm well.
Hanma wants to control but Azevedo Souza postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanma is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanma has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Azevedo Souza stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Azevedo Souza staying calm.
Hanma holds on to Azevedo Souza's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hanma wants to control but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Azevedo Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hanma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Hanma trying to work for an americana but Azevedo Souza has managed to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanma is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hanma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hanma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice strike.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Hanma avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Hanma.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma tries to move into range but Azevedo Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Azevedo Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azevedo Souza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Azevedo Souza sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanma works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Hanma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azevedo Souza defends it easily.
Hanma working a defensive guard but Azevedo Souza manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Hanma is trying to improve his position.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom here.
Azevedo Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hanma tries to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza controlling from mount.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Azevedo Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Azevedo Souza controlling from mount.
Hanma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanma tries to lock up and control but Azevedo Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Hanma wriggling away. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hanma is surviving well by controlling Azevedo Souza's body position as best he can.
Azevedo Souza wants to control the pace but Hanma is squirming around nicely.
Hanma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily. #T4#
Hanma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azevedo Souza's guard.
Hanma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here.
Hanma is keen to just control but Azevedo Souza is a slippery customer.
Hanma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Azevedo Souza.
I've got Azevedo Souza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
After winning the bout, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalmisto backwards.
A short left from Azevedo Souza.
A hook to the body from Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto working aggressively here.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalmisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kalmisto blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Kalmisto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Azevedo Souza's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalmisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalmisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalmisto trying to land knees to the body.
Azevedo Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls Kalmisto into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kalmisto passes Azevedo Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kalmisto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Azevedo Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Kalmisto's guard. #T1#
Kalmisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Azevedo Souza is one step ahead there.
Kalmisto wants to hit a sweep here but Azevedo Souza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kalmisto there!
Kalmisto gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kalmisto sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Kalmisto defends it.
Azevedo Souza uses his free foot to push down on Kalmisto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kalmisto. #T2#
Kalmisto regains half guard.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but Kalmisto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azevedo Souza to get the leverage.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take a break and control but Kalmisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kalmisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Kalmisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalmisto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Kalmisto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kalmisto is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalmisto tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Kalmisto is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kalmisto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kalmisto manages to get to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Kalmisto looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza defends easily.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Kalmisto.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalmisto throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kalmisto defends well and Azevedo Souza ends up having to push Kalmisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kalmisto.
Azevedo Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice combination. Kalmisto backs away looking to recover.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Kalmisto.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azevedo Souza.
Nice straight punches there by Azevedo Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azevedo Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalmisto tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Kalmisto fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Kalmisto keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Kalmisto wants to sweep here but Azevedo Souza controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Kalmisto is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Kalmisto is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza content to stall in guard here.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Kalmisto keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalmisto looking to pass the guard.
Kalmisto is pushing down on Azevedo Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevedo Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Kalmisto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kalmisto works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kalmisto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to hold on but Kalmisto pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Kalmisto misses with a head shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Kalmisto pushes him away.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kalmisto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Azevedo Souza is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apophis Kalmisto!
An out of breath Apophis Kalmisto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cervenka is out of range.
Cervenka throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Azevedo Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cervenka is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza 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.#T1#
Azevedo Souza stops Cervenka from standing up.
Cervenka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Cervenka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Cervenka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cervenka is holding on for now. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza 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.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
letting Cervenka counter with a right hand.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka walks into a stiff left hand from Azevedo Souza.#T3#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cervenka sprawls well. Cervenka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cervenka works the jab nicely.
Azevedo Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Cervenka closes the distance and pushes Azevedo Souza back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Cervenka holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cervenka smiles and moves away.
Cervenka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Cervenka takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Cervenka throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cervenka sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Cervenka forces Azevedo Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Azevedo Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azevedo Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Azevedo Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cervenka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cervenka cracks Azevedo Souza with a solid left hand.
Cervenka is in close to Azevedo Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Azevedo Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Azevedo Souza.#CL2#
Cervenka rushes Azevedo Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Azevedo 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 Cervenka walks away with a smile on his face. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Cervenka is avoiding it.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Cervenka throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to move into range but Azevedo Souza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azevedo Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza works his way into full mount!
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Cervenka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Azevedo Souza won't let Cervenka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cervenka is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
Cervenka's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cervenka is surviving well by controlling Azevedo Souza's body position as best he can.
Cervenka is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Azevedo Souza has taken his back!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cervenka showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Cervenka is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tightening his grip on Cervenka, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza is looking to control Cervenka but Cervenka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cervenka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza throws a series of punches but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cervenka lands a nice shot that snaps Azevedo Souza's head back.
Azevedo Souza drops his hands momentarily and Cervenka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cervenka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Cervenka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cervenka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A shot to the body from Cervenka misses #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Azevedo Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Azevedo Souza prevents Cervenka from getting back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Cervenka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Azevedo Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Cervenka is retaining full guard.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Azevedo Souza isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cervenka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azevedo Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Cervenka.
A big right from Cervenka misses. #T3#
Cervenka misses with a double jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cervenka missing with knees to the body.
Cervenka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Azevedo Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Azevedo 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 Cervenka walks away with a smile on his face. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo Souza jabs Cervenka right on the nose. Cervenka blinks but takes it well.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Cervenka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azevedo Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cervenka swats away the attempt to clinch by Azevedo Souza.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Cervenka misses with a right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cervenka's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cervenka to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza prevents Cervenka from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cervenka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cervenka 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!

Event: WVT 153: Ryoto v Marko
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Larsen lands a head shot.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen connects with a leg kick.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen looks for the body kick but Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
Larsen is looking to chop away at Azevedo Souza's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Larsen misses the jab.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Magnus Larsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Larsen blocks it.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen misses with a body kick.
Larsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.
Larsen looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Larsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a combination but Larsen avoids it well. #T2#
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Larsen thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Larsen.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Larsen is quick to defend against it.
Larsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larsen slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Larsen misses the jab.#T3#
Larsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Larsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Larsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Larsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Larsen walks into a left hand.
Larsen misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Larsen throws a low kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Larsen throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Larsen slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen throws a body kick that misses.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Larsen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azevedo Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Larsen misses the target.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen tries a quick counter leg kick but Azevedo Souza is wise to it.
Larsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azevedo Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Larsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Larsen's body. Larsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen throws a good cross that connects.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Larsen saw that one coming.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses. #T1#
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Magnus Larsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsen walks into a left hand.
Azevedo Souza tries for a takedown but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larsen lands a slapping body shot.
Larsen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Azevedo Souza has closed the distance and engaged Larsen in a clinch.
Larsen misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Larsen holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Azevedo Souza manages to pull guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to control the position but Larsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Azevedo Souza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Larsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Larsen is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsen.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Larsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Larsen lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsen scores with a jab.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Larsen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
Azevedo Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsen can pounce on him.
Larsen throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Larsen.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azevedo Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsen, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsen sprawls well. He's pushed Azevedo Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larsen thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.#T1#
Larsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza is defended easily by Larsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsen.
Larsen scores with a hook.
Azevedo Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch up but Larsen keeps it at a distance.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD#
Azevedo Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Larsen is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Larsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Larsen is looking for a sweep.
Larsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsen is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
Azevedo Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Larsen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Larsen is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magnus Larsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Larsen is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Larsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Larsen!
Magnus Larsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Azevedo Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
San is trying to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, San has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azevedo Souza controlling from side mount.
San is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo Souza avoids the strikes from the bottom by San.
San tries to strike but it doesn't land.
San is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
San is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, San has escaped the position, nice work there.
San is trying to get back to half guard.
San is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
San tries to bench press Azevedo Souza off him but Azevedo Souza keeps the position.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working.
San is trying to work for a sweep but Azevedo Souza has mounted him!#T2##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for a guillotine from mount but San is in no mood to give up.
San is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
San has given up his back here. Will Azevedo Souza look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Azevedo Souza is hanging on to San's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San is working hard here to advance position.
San's coaches at Sol UniÃ£o Elite Alliance of Fighters have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. San has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Azevedo Souza has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! San taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Azevedo Souza doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 138: Corassa v Bloodaxe
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Rivers takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Rivers wants to clinch.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers misses with a few strikes there.
Rivers takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rivers misses.
Azevedo Souza thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.#T1#
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azevedo Souza's guard.#SU#
Rivers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Rivers pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Rivers takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
A jab lands there for Rivers.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range. #CL2#
Azevedo Souza drives through and clinches with Rivers against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivers tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Azevedo Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rivers. #T3##TD2#
Azevedo Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers pushing down on Azevedo Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivers wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Rivers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Rivers is working for a kimura here but Azevedo Souza manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rivers's guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Rivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivers, not yet.
Rivers seems keen to control Azevedo Souza's posture.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azevedo Souza is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rivers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
Rivers cracks Azevedo Souza with an open hand slap.
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rivers tried to score with a low kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Rivers's shoulder, as Rivers tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Jab by Azevedo Souza.
Rivers lands with a cross.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivers misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Clint Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rivers misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
so Azevedo Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers trying to control the position.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Azevedo Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Rivers looking to control.
Azevedo Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rivers is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
Rivers trying to control but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Rivers is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
Rivers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Rivers is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Rivers defends it. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Rivers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivers lands a jab to the nose.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Azevedo Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivers.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Azevedo Souza.
Rivers thuds a left hand into Azevedo Souza's body.#CL2#
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Azevedo Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers misses the jab.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivers smiles and moves away.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clint Rivers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers throws a body kick that misses.
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Azevedo Souza moves into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Azevedo 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 Rivers walks away with a smile on his face. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivers tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Azevedo Souza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza controlling from the full mount.
Rivers really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivers turns into him and now he's in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers wants to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rivers stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rivers defends it easily.#T3#
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, preventing Rivers from standing up.
Rivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Clint Rivers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Azevedo Souza has control of Rivers's left arm, preventing Rivers from doing any damage.
Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivers wants to stand but Azevedo Souza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rivers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Rivers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Clint Rivers waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT 134: Souza v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Bloodaxe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo Souza momentarily.
Nice jab there from Bloodaxe.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Bloodaxe is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Azevedo Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Bloodaxe strikes.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bloodaxe sprawls and moves away.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe lands a nice shot that snaps Azevedo Souza's head back. #T1#
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch there but Bloodaxe circles away.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut.
Bloodaxe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Azevedo Souza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bloodaxe misses the body punch #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bloodaxe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bloodaxe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bloodaxe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Azevedo Souza's guard! Nice work there by Bloodaxe!
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Bloodaxe is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Bloodaxe defends easily. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bloodaxe is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Bloodaxe passes Azevedo Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to control Bloodaxe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azevedo Souza avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloodaxe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azevedo Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bloodaxe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.
Bloodaxe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bloodaxe is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Azevedo Souza blocks a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick that misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Bloodaxe is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bloodaxe cracks Azevedo Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.#T1#
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Azevedo Souza avoids it.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Azevedo Souza off balance momentarily.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
A leg kick checked by Azevedo Souza.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Bloodaxe. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Azevedo Souza.
It seemed like Bloodaxe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bloodaxe cracks Azevedo Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bloodaxe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bloodaxe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Azevedo Souza easily slips into full mount!
Azevedo Souza tries to control but Bloodaxe wriggling away. #T3#
Azevedo Souza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bloodaxe stops Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bloodaxe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bloodaxe! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloodaxe defends well.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bloodaxe escapes and throws Azevedo Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Azevedo Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bloodaxe doesn't seem phased though.
Azevedo Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Azevedo Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloodaxe's guard.
Bloodaxe keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloodaxe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Bloodaxe is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Bloodaxe defends the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Bloodaxe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bloodaxe as he works his way to full guard.
Bloodaxe keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bloodaxe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azevedo Souza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Azevedo Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloodaxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloodaxe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloodaxe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bloodaxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bloodaxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloodaxe has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bloodaxe stacks Azevedo Souza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bloodaxe!

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloodaxe 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
A victorious Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedo Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
West lands a jab to the nose.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as West strikes.
West looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range. #T1#
Azevedo Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo Souza walks into a left hand.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from West.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West misses with a hook.
West misses with a straight left.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as West strikes.#T2#
A swing and a miss from West.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azevedo Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedo Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from West.
Azevedo Souza cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Azevedo Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws out a powerful jab.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
West jabs Azevedo Souza right on the nose. Azevedo Souza blinks but takes it well.
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.#T1#
West misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
A swing and a miss from West.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza lands with a shot to the body.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza connects with a single shot there.#T2#
West staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by West.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
West misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Azevedo Souza.
West throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azevedo Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from West.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
West moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
West throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Azevedo Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Jab by West.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza. #T1#
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot
letting West counter with a right hand.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza with a hook.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch.
Azevedo Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West misses with a looping right.#T2#
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
West staying out of range there.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
West throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
A jab from West misses.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azevedo Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.#T4#
Azevedo Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Azevedo Souza finds it's way through West's defenses.
West misses with a straight right.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West blocks a jab.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but West avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from West.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West misses with a straight left.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Azevedo Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Azevedo Souza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bleak wants to get back to his feet but Azevedo Souza drags him back down.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bleak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Azevedo Souza but great work by Bleak.
Bleak wants to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Azevedo Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Azevedo Souza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Bleak decides to stand back up. Bleak steps back and let's Azevedo Souza get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza throws a series of punches but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azevedo Souza, as that shot connected. #T1#
Bleak scores with a shot to the body.
Bleak defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Bleak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azevedo Souza with a body shot.
Bleak lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
A jab from Bleak finds it's way through Azevedo Souza's defenses.
Bleak takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Bleak is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza with a nice cross.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bleak in his tracks. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Azevedo Souza scores with a four punch combination!
Azevedo Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Bleak.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
Bleak throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo Souza misses with a double jab.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza catches Bleak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Azevedo Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Bleak off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza connects with a right hand. Bleak shakes it off.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Bleak avoids the body shot from Azevedo Souza.
A little jabbing left from Bleak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bleak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Azevedo Souza punishes Bleak's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Bleak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bleak lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bleak.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Azevedo Souza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bleak backs up against the cage.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bleak is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azevedo Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Bleak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azevedo Souza at a distance.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Azevedo Souza misses with a jab to the body
and Bleak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Bleak tries to keep at a distance but Azevedo Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bleak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Bleak misses with a wild body shot.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch up but Bleak keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bleak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azevedo Souza looks to clinch
and Bleak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bleak walks into a jab.
Bleak slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bleak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleak walks into a stiff left hand from Azevedo Souza.#T2#
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Bleak.
Bleak throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Bleak is quick to defend against it.
Wulfgang Bleak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Azevedo Souza has closed the distance and engaged Bleak in a clinch.
Bleak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bleak to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Azevedo Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Bleak holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak misses with the head strike. #T3#
Bleak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azevedo Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Azevedo Souza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Bleak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bleak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azevedo Souza.#TD#
Azevedo Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Azevedo Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
Azevedo Souza working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Bleak tries to stand but Azevedo Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bleak trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azevedo Souza's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position but Bleak postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bleak's head.
Azevedo Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Bleak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bleak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azevedo Souza with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza thuds a left hand into Bleak's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza cracks Bleak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Azevedo Souza drives through and clinches with Bleak against the cage. #T1#
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza - that landed with a thud.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Bleak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bleak breaks the clinch.
Bleak throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Azevedo Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Bleak.
Bleak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Azevedo Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Bleak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wulfgang Bleak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bleak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Azevedo Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Bleak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Bleak is quick to defend against it.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bleak.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch.#T4#
Bleak misses with a body shot.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza connects with a looping right hand.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bleak throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Bleak.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azevedo Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A very excited looking Miguel Azevedo Souza 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.
Wulfgang Bleak spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.

Event: WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Assndrop avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Assndrop.
Some bone on bone action there as Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Azevedo Souza tries to keep at a distance but Assndrop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Assndrop misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Assndrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Assndrop scores with a shoulder strike.
Assndrop is working Azevedo Souza over against the cage.
Assndrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assndrop misses with the head strike. #T1#
Assndrop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Azevedo Souza.
Assndrop scores with a shot to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Assndrop fails to land.
Azevedo Souza lands a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
Azevedo Souza tries to circle away but Assndrop has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Assndrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
Assndrop misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza jumps into guard, dragging Assndrop to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Assndrop showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Azevedo Souza looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Assndrop's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Assndrop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assndrop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Assndrop defends easily.
Assndrop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Assndrop tries to pass.
Assndrop is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Assndrop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Assndrop from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Assndrop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Assndrop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Assndrop throws a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.#T4#
Assndrop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Assndrop misses the target.
Azevedo Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Azevedo Souza works the jab nicely.
Azevedo Souza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
A jab from Assndrop misses.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Assndrop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assndrop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assndrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Maurits Assndrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and pushes Assndrop back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Assndrop has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Assndrop smiles and moves away.
Maurits Assndrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Assndrop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Assndrop connects with the punch.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Assndrop just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azevedo Souza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Assndrop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.#T1#
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza moves away from the strike by Assndrop.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Assndrop defends it well.
Azevedo Souza misses with a double jab.
Assndrop tried to counter with a leg kick but Azevedo Souza avoided it.
Nice uppercut there from Assndrop.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a right hook to the body.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.#CL#
Assndrop closes the distance and clinches.
Assndrop scores with a shoulder strike.
Maurits Assndrop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azevedo Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Azevedo Souza pulls guard successfully. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assndrop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Assndrop wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Assndrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
Assndrop trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Assndrop looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza has control of Assndrop's left arm, preventing Assndrop from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for submissions but it's allowed Assndrop to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to control Assndrop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azevedo Souza avoid being mounted?
Azevedo Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Assndrop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Assndrop works his way into full mount!
Assndrop looking to control but Azevedo Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to hold on but Assndrop pushes him away.
Assndrop wants to control the pace but Azevedo Souza is squirming around nicely.
Azevedo Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Assndrop is working from the bottom.
Assndrop has Azevedo Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maurits Assndrop dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Assndrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Assndrop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azevedo Souza cracks Assndrop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Assndrop throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Assndrop darts in and clinches Azevedo Souza up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Assndrop stands there with Azevedo Souza around his waist. Azevedo Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza is looking to control Assndrop's arms but Assndrop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Azevedo Souza has his back to the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Assndrop holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Assndrop blocks a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Assndrop gets through Azevedo Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza blocks a body shot from Assndrop.
Assndrop is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Azevedo Souza's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Assndrop lands with a right to the head.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Assndrop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maurits Assndrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Assndrop digs a right hand into Azevedo Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azevedo Souza's gas tank.
Azevedo Souza lands with a left to the head.
Assndrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Assndrop to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Assndrop fails to land.
Assndrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Assndrop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Azevedo Souza fails to pull guard.
Assndrop tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assndrop lands an uppercut.
Assndrop can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Assndrop swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets control of Assndrop's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azevedo Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Assndrop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza looking to control.
Assndrop controlling from the top position.
Azevedo Souza wants to control the position but Assndrop says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Assndrop is trying to work for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
Azevedo Souza manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Assndrop trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position but Assndrop postures up.
Assndrop wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assndrop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assndrop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Assndrop from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Assndrop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Assndrop in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Assndrop throws a chopping leg kick but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Assndrop throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.#CL#
Assndrop takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Assndrop smiles and moves away.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assndrop, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
During a confident post fight interview, Maurits Assndrop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 100: Anderson v Souza
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Azevedo Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Anderson.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
Anderson slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Azevedo Souza connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo 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.#T1#
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Anderson.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Anderson.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Azevedo Souza throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo Souza momentarily.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Anderson.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.#T4#
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azevedo Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
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#
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #T1#
Well, if Azevedo Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Azevedo Souza has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Azevedo Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picklesbly throws a solid leg kick but Azevedo Souza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
As Azevedo Souza tries to get set, Picklesbly tries to push him back and clinch up but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid the attempt.
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Picklesbly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Picklesbly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picklesbly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azevedo Souza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly walks into a left hand.
Picklesbly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Picklesbly misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Picklesbly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1##SUB#
Picklesbly has his foot on Azevedo Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Picklesbly looking for a sweep. Not yet Picklesbly, not yet.
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly is pulling down on Azevedo Souza's head to control his posture.
Picklesbly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza drops back looking for a leg! Picklesbly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Picklesbly manages to kick Azevedo Souza off! Azevedo Souza jumps back into Picklesbly's guard. #SUB#
Picklesbly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo Souza stands and throws Picklesbly's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Picklesbly is trying to control Azevedo Souza's posture but Azevedo Souza avoids it.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Picklesbly gets back to half guard.
Picklesbly is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Picklesbly looking for submissions off his back.
Picklesbly is trying to control but can't.
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Picklesbly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Picklesbly is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Picklesbly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Picklesbly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Picklesbly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza is thwarting Picklesbly's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Picklesbly is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picklesbly!
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Picklesbly is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Picklesbly's legs.
Picklesbly tries to buck Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Picklesbly wants to control but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Picklesbly is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Picklesbly misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picklesbly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Picklesbly catches Azevedo Souza right on the button with a cross.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Picklesbly defends it well.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Adrian Picklesbly is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Picklesbly just misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Azevedo Souza.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Picklesbly working for a triangle but Azevedo Souza defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Picklesbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Picklesbly holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Picklesbly looking for a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Picklesbly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Picklesbly wants to sweep here but Azevedo Souza controlling him for the moment.
Picklesbly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azevedo Souza controls the pace.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Picklesbly.
Azevedo Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Picklesbly's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Picklesbly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Picklesbly tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg. #SUB#
Picklesbly looking for submissions off his back.
Picklesbly gets back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Picklesbly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azevedo Souza passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Picklesbly is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo Souza sits in half guard.
Picklesbly wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Picklesbly looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Picklesbly trying to control but Azevedo Souza postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Azevedo Souza's cut.
That's time! Picklesbly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly wants to clinch up but Azevedo Souza keeps it at a distance.
Picklesbly misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Azevedo Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azevedo Souza advances to half guard.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Picklesbly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza stops Picklesbly from getting back to his feet.
Picklesbly is not content to let Azevedo Souza control the position.#SUB#
Picklesbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Picklesbly looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Picklesbly is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo Souza. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is trying to control. Picklesbly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Picklesbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo Souza trying to control from half guard but Picklesbly is working away. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Picklesbly could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Azevedo Souza has cracked it and Picklesbly is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Azevedo Souza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A very excited looking Miguel Azevedo Souza 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.
In defeat, Adrian Picklesbly stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations You were the better fighter tonight. Chive on. Whatever. '.

Event: Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Azevedo Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cartwright on his heels. He'll look to pass Cartwright's guard now, I'm sure.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Cartwright's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cartwright is trying to stand up here but Azevedo Souza is controlling him well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cartwright has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza works his way into full mount!
Azevedo Souza prevents Cartwright from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cartwright wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.#T1#
Azevedo Souza is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cartwright is in real trouble. #SUB#
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo Souza. #SUB#
Cartwright fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Cartwright defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azevedo Souza's arms.
Cartwright is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a choke but Cartwright is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking to break Cartwright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cartwright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azevedo Souza will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cartwright defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Cartwright preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo Souza. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cartwright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Azevedo Souza gets his hands free as Cartwright looks to control.
Azevedo Souza keeps control of the position as Cartwright tries to break free. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cartwright has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cartwright is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cartwright is defending well though. Azevedo Souza let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cartwright knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cartwright for a finish. #SUB#
Cartwright showing good submission defense here.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Cartwright manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartwright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartwright defends it easily.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Cartwright stands and throws Azevedo Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartwright advances nicely into full mount.
Azevedo Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Cartwright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Cartwright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cartwright moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Cartwright blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cartwright. No joy for Azevedo Souza on that attempt.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
Catchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Cartwright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartwright's head.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cartwright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Azevedo Souza shoots in but Cartwright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright lands a slapping body shot.
Cartwright swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.#T3#
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch
and Cartwright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azevedo Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets double underhooks and turns Azevedo Souza into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
Miguel Azevedo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Azevedo Souza there.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.
Cartwright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Cartwright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Cartwright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Cartwright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Cartwright throws a counter combo.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
A head kick misses from Cartwright.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza connects with a jab.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cartwright has time to react.
Azevedo Souza tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Cartwright counters with a nice body shot.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Cartwright.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cartwright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Cartwright tries to bum rush Azevedo Souza with a series of wild strikes but Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Cartwright 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza lands with an overhand left.
Azevedo Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cartwright counter with a right hand.
Cartwright tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Azevedo Souza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright prevents Azevedo Souza from moving into mount.
Cartwright is trying to buck Azevedo Souza off.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catchy Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cartwright tries to kick Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Cartwright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to stand back up but Azevedo Souza is controlling him #SUB2#
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Azevedo Souza.
Well Azevedo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Miguel Azevedo Souza!

Miguel Azevedo Souza wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Henderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Henderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza has Henderson pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Henderson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Henderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Henderson wants to take his opponent's back but Azevedo Souza doesn't allow it.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Henderson working for a submission but Azevedo Souza is keeping him at bay.
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza 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.#T2#
Azevedo Souza trying to hold on to Henderson's head to control him but Henderson postures up.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Azevedo Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Henderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azevedo Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Henderson, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Henderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Henderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azevedo Souza, into his guard. #REVB#
Azevedo Souza managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Azevedo Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azevedo Souza is trying to defend but Henderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henderson's back!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Henderson is controlling Azevedo Souza 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Henderson in close. #T1##SUB#
Henderson lying in Azevedo Souza's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Azevedo Souza decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Henderson taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#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.
Green misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Green.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Green does no damage. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Green in close. #T1#
Green stands and throws Azevedo Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Green tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza stops Green from passing to mount.
Green trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Azevedo Souza sneaks back into half guard.
Green is trying to control. Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well. #SUB2#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Green seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Azevedo Souza defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Green.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Green thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Green throws a head kick that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Green.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Green throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Green.#T1#
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Green.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Green takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Azevedo Souza did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it. #T2#
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.#SUB#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green is looking to pass into half guard but Azevedo Souza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Azevedo Souza is in guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green looking to control.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green wants to improve his position but Azevedo Souza is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green is looking to improve his position but Azevedo Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Green regains half guard.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azevedo Souza is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Green dives in and grabs Azevedo Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Ed Green 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.
Azevedo Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Green throws a head kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.#T2#
Azevedo Souza leaves Green with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azevedo Souza is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well. #T3#
Green wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Green working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Azevedo Souza's thigh. Azevedo Souza counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Green is trying to maintain the position but Azevedo Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Green tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.#T4#
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azevedo Souza passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here. Green is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azevedo Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Green has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A control attempt from Azevedo Souza but he's now mounted!
Azevedo Souza working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Green!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ed Green thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Kamogawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza. #TD#
Azevedo Souza gets a double leg takedown into Kamogawa's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kamogawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Azevedo Souza passes Kamogawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kamogawa's thigh. Kamogawa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Kamogawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamogawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Kamogawa won't allow it. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kamogawa is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kamogawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kamogawa prevents Azevedo Souza from moving into mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kamogawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamogawa tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well. #T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Kamogawa is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza advances to full mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kamogawa is holding on tight. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kamogawa is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamogawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.#T4#
Azevedo Souza tries to buck Kamogawa off but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamogawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Kamogawa has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamogawa misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevedo Souza circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Azevedo Souza uses his free foot to push down on Kamogawa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamogawa. #T1#
Kamogawa wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is persistently looking for the submission but Kamogawa is defending it well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kamogawa's chin but Kamogawa turns very nicely into Azevedo Souza's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo Souza.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kamogawa stacks Azevedo Souza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kamogawa!
Azevedo Souza is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Azevedo Souza tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kamogawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamogawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Kamogawa trying to mount his opponent but Azevedo Souza defends it.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but Kamogawa is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Some wild striking there from Kamogawa.
A lazy left from Kamogawa finds it's target.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa misses with a body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza connects with a body shot.
Kamogawa connects with a single shot there.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it well and moves away.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands with a cross.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kamogawa looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamogawa missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamogawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamogawa has time to react.
Kamogawa throws a nice looking combination but Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamogawa misses with a wild combination.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamogawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamogawa's guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamogawa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Kamogawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamogawa won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but Kamogawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamogawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle here but Kamogawa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza tries to buck Kamogawa off but Kamogawa is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep but Kamogawa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position but Kamogawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Azevedo Souza wants to hold on but Kamogawa pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genji Kamogawa.
I think Azevedo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azevedo Souza fails to land the takedown.
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skinner misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Skinner.
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!#T1#
Azevedo Souza tries to advance to mount but Skinner denies him.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza tries to move to full mount but Skinner actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skinner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but Skinner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azevedo Souza to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skinner is trying is best to control the position here.
Azevedo Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skinner!
Azevedo Souza wants to take his opponent's back but Skinner doesn't allow it.
Skinner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skinner is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Skinner is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skinner passes into half guard.
Skinner controlling the action here.
Azevedo Souza has a hand on Skinner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Skinner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Azevedo Souza is trying to reverse the position but instead Skinner has taken his back - oops!
Skinner has the hooks in. Azevedo Souza is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Azevedo Souza breaks Skinner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Skinner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza trying to move into half guard but instead Skinner has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Skinner preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skinner misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azevedo Souza misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Skinner tries to sprawl out of it but Azevedo Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skinner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skinner throws an elbow but misses.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.#T1#
Nice elbow from Skinner.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Azevedo Souza 's eye. #TD#
Azevedo Souza successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a triangle here. Skinner is fighting it but it looks tight! Azevedo Souza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Skinner is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Shoenfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Shoenfeld.#TD2#
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Azevedo Souza is pulling down on Shoenfeld's head. It's preventing any offense from Shoenfeld, at least for the moment.
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position but Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Shoenfeld pushes his legs off easily.
Azevedo Souza 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.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shoenfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shoenfeld avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Shoenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shoenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Shoenfeld's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shoenfeld works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo Souza keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Azevedo Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Azevedo Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azevedo Souza is holding on for now. #T3#
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Shoenfeld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to mount his opponent but Shoenfeld defends it. #T4#
Shoenfeld moves into full guard.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Shoenfeld to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shoenfeld is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shoenfeld shoots and misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shoenfeld.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice right hand.
Azevedo Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shoenfeld defends it nicely.
Brett Shoenfeld 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.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shoenfeld tries to avoid it but Azevedo Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shoenfeld to the ground. Shoenfeld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.#T1#
Shoenfeld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoenfeld is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shoenfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shoenfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shoenfeld avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shoenfeld advances position into side control!
Shoenfeld tries to move to mount but Azevedo Souza blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Shoenfeld laying and praying for a moment but Azevedo Souza takes advantage and regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep here but Shoenfeld controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shoenfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Shoenfeld 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoenfeld.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Shoenfeld shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azevedo Souza defends it well. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld seems to be working for a kimura but Azevedo Souza defends the submission attempt.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shoenfeld is trying to control. Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries to improve his position but Shoenfeld has taken his back! Shoenfeld has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Azevedo Souza tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Shoenfeld pushes Azevedo Souza away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!
After the big win, Brett Shoenfeld made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pound Town INC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 166
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Williams forces Azevedo Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Azevedo Souza keeps him there for the moment.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Azevedo Souza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Williams controls Azevedo Souza momentarily but Azevedo Souza frees himself.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams has Azevedo Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azevedo Souza is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Williams content just to control the position here.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Azevedo Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williams's guard. Nice work there by Azevedo Souza. #T4#
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Azevedo Souza has passed into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams prevents Azevedo Souza from improving position.
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount!
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams wants to clinch.#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocking some punches.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right to the head.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
Azevedo Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A short uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Williams lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses its target.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams thuds his right hand into Azevedo Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams misses with a looping left.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Azevedo Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azevedo Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Azevedo Souza has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azevedo Souza's guard.#REVB##T4#
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves away
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
A jab from Williams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azevedo Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Williams misses with a straight right. #T1#
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azevedo Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. #TD#
Azevedo Souza is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Azevedo Souza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Azevedo Souza tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the mount but Williams keeps good control and instead manages to take Azevedo Souza's back.
Williams controlling well, preventing Azevedo Souza from escaping the position. #T4#
Williams controlling from the back.
Azevedo Souza is in bad spot here.
Azevedo Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams controlling from mount.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Williams.
I think Azevedo 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano's coach down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Azevedo Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Good exchange - Azevedo Souza coming out on top.
Luciano leaves Azevedo Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano feints a counter leg kick.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Luciano.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Luciano digs a good hook to Azevedo Souza's body.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Luciano manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Azevedo Souza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Luciano breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luciano - that will leave a mark!
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azevedo Souza's sensitive parts.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Azevedo Souza's head back.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Azevedo Souza takes a step back to recover.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Luciano connects with a high kick.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azevedo Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Luciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luciano scrambles back to his feet.
Luciano misses the body punch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Azevedo Souza connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Luciano jabs at Azevedo Souza's body.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Azevedo Souza walks into a jab.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azevedo Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Azevedo Souza walks into a jab.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azevedo Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luciano. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Luciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luciano.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Luciano lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luciano thumps Azevedo Souza with a low kick.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Azevedo Souza blocks a leg kick.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.#T3#
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the body.
Luciano scores with a jab. Azevedo Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luciano takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luciano!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Luciano is trying to escape and Azevedo Souza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Luciano is forced to tap! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cartwright with a jab.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright cracks Azevedo Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.#TD2#
Cartwright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azevedo Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.
Cartwright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright is working Azevedo Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Azevedo Souza can't escape the position. #T3#
Cartwright looking to finish Azevedo Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Azevedo Souza!
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Cartwright landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cartwright looking to control but Azevedo Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright lands a big elbow.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Azevedo Souza is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azevedo Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartwright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azevedo Souza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
Cartwright controls the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Azevedo Souza catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cartwright scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright works Azevedo Souza's body with a nice hook.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.#T1#
Azevedo Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Nice uppercut lands for Azevedo Souza. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azevedo Souza dips to his left and cracks Cartwright with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got 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!
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright can't escape the position. #T3#
Azevedo Souza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo Souza has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cartwright is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Azevedo Souza 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.#T4#
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
Azevedo Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cartwright has passed into side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the position but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Azevedo Souza is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Cartwright cracks Azevedo Souza with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Cartwright is working Azevedo Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for subs off his back but Cartwright has passed one foot through into half guard. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard. #T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Azevedo Souza's hands, connecting with Azevedo Souza's forehead.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Azevedo Souza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Azevedo Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cartwright uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
An out of breath Smashy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Masters lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab when Masters was well out of range.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza lands with a cross. #TD2#
Masters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza is not content to let Masters control the position.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Masters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo Souza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Masters is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Masters keeps him under control.
Masters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevedo Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masters wants to free his trapped foot but Azevedo Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Masters is keen to just control but Azevedo Souza is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Masters seems to be looking for submissions.
Masters stalling. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Masters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Azevedo Souza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masters has Azevedo Souza in his guard.#REVR#
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters looking to control.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Masters manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Masters wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is keeping the position.
Masters trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Masters is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Masters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azevedo Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azevedo Souza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Masters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Masters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Masters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Masters keeps moving and retains side control.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Masters wants to pass to mount but Azevedo Souza is defending the position. #SUB2#
Masters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azevedo Souza is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Masters is working for a kimura here but Azevedo Souza manages to reverse the position and he's now in Masters's guard.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Masters.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving. #T2#
Azevedo Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Masters is retaining full guard.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Azevedo Souza from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masters has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Azevedo Souza but great work by Masters.
Masters controls the position from side control.
Masters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3##SUB2#
Masters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevedo Souza, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Masters goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Azevedo Souza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Masters but great work by Azevedo Souza.
Masters tries to buck Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Masters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Masters is keeping him busy.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Masters looking for a sweep but Azevedo Souza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Masters is looking to improve his position but Azevedo Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza looking to control but Masters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Masters tries to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Millard Masters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
A jab from Azevedo Souza misses.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Masters feints the counter takedown.
Masters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azevedo Souza defends well and Masters ends up having to push Azevedo Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Masters saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters with a poor takedown
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Masters takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab. Masters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good takedown defense.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Millard Masters.
Masters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masters shoots in for a double leg but Azevedo Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Masters with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masters tries for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away easily
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #T2#
Masters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt - Azevedo Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Millard Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Millard Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Azevedo Souza, which made it look bad.
Azevedo Souza is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Masters as Azevedo Souza shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Azevedo Souza as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masters.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masters closes the distance and clinches up with Azevedo Souza, looking for a takedown. Masters pushes Azevedo Souza against the cage but Azevedo Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masters slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Azevedo Souza.#T4#
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Masters's shoulder, as Masters tries to avoid the shot.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masters is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo Souza pinned against the cage. Azevedo Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Masters ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Azevedo Souza but Azevedo Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azevedo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Millard Masters stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Takashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takashi misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Takashi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azevedo Souza sprawls well initially but Takashi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takashi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo Souza!
Takashi controlling from mount. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Takashi controlling from mount.
Takashi tries to take Azevedo Souza's back but instead Azevedo Souza uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Takashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo Souza trying to control here.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza defending well.
Takashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Takashi postures up. #SUB2#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azevedo Souza is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Takashi prevents Azevedo Souza from improving his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Takashi postures up.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takashi is looking to clinch.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Takashi has Azevedo Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Azevedo Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand. #BC#
Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Azevedo Souza in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Azevedo Souza controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
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#
A cross from Takashi lands.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takashi shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Takashi misses with a left hand
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Takashi forces Azevedo Souza back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Takashi has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Takashi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Azevedo Souza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Azevedo Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Takashi working for the choke. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza showing good submission defense here.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kazuo Takashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza tries to escape but Takashi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Takashi keeps control of the position easily here as Azevedo Souza tries to buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Takashi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Azevedo Souza has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Takashi trying to control momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to defend against the choke here but Takashi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Takashi Tightens the hold and Azevedo Souza taps out furiously! Takashi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Goddard darts in trying to clinch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnus Goddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Goddard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goddard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Goddard.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goddard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Goddard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goddard is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goddard defends well.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Goddard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goddard works his way back into a safe position though.
Goddard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza pulls Goddard in close to prevent any damage.
Goddard is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Goddard is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but Goddard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Goddard.
Goddard trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Goddard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goddard stays in close to Azevedo Souza's body and controls the position.
Goddard looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Goddard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Goddard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Goddard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Goddard is a slippery customer.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard gets full guard.
Goddard is trying to keep Azevedo Souza in close.
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.
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goddard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Goddard looks to clinch
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goddard fails with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Goddard is looking to clinch.
Goddard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goddard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo Souza is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goddard looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the guard.
Goddard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Goddard is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Goddard to pass to mount. #T2#
Azevedo Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Goddard trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goddard throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Goddard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goddard won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Goddard connects with a couple of short punches.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Goddard in close.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goddard is one step ahead there.
Goddard stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Goddard trying to move into half guard but instead Azevedo Souza has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Goddard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Azevedo Souza stacks Goddard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Azevedo Souza!
Goddard regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goddard keeps working.
Goddard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo Souza's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Goddard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goddard.
Goddard fails with the takedown
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Goddard moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Goddard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goddard misses with a takedown attempt
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo Souza works Goddard's body with a nice hook.
Goddard slips under a jab.
Goddard slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goddard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Goddard.#CL#
Azevedo Souza rushes Goddard and presses him up against the cage.
Azevedo Souza pushes Goddard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Azevedo Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goddard is trying to drag Azevedo Souza to the mat but Azevedo Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Azevedo Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goddard tries to stall but Azevedo Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goddard looking to stall.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goddard or not.
Goddard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Azevedo Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Azevedo Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goddard can do to turn this around?
Goddard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Azevedo Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot.
Magnus Goddard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azevedo Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goddards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Goddard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Azevedo Souza cracks Goddard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Azevedo Souza has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goddard to stand back up!#ROC#Goddard is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Goddard's defenses. It connects perfectly with Goddard's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 133
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Azevedo Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Kamogawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamogawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa thuds a left hand into Azevedo Souza's body.
Kamogawa throws out a powerful jab.
Kamogawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.#T1#
Kamogawa slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected.
A combination from Kamogawa does no damage.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamogawa misses with a double jab
and Azevedo Souza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kamogawa! #T2#
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kamogawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamogawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azevedo Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamogawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Azevedo Souza, as that shot connected.
Kamogawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kamogawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamogawa cracks Azevedo Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamogawa misses the body punch
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kamogawa slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Azevedo Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamogawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Azevedo Souza is looking to stall here but Kamogawa recovers full guard.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa misses with a hook.
Kamogawa misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamogawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
It seemed like Azevedo Souza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamogawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
A big left from Kamogawa misses. #T1#
Kamogawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa throws a right and a left that Azevedo Souza avoids nicely.
Kamogawa lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.
Kamogawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azevedo Souza eats them both and turns towards Kamogawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamogawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamogawa misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Kamogawa is rocked!
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Kamogawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamogawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamogawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab.#T2#
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamogawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Kamogawa misses its intended target.
Kamogawa connects with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws out a counter right but Kamogawa avoids it with no problem.
Azevedo Souza with a nice cross.
Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Kamogawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamogawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamogawa.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Kamogawa misses with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamogawa misses with a combination
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamogawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Azevedo Souza finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!#T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but Kamogawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azevedo Souza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to sweep but instead, Kamogawa has passed into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Kamogawa keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Azevedo Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it easily.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Kamogawa throws a combination that misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand. #T1#
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamogawa thinking.
Kamogawa cracks Azevedo Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Kamogawa.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Kamogawa throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Kamogawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamogawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Kamogawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamogawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Azevedo Souza finds it's target.
Kamogawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamogawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamogawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Kamogawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Kamogawa looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamogawa misses with a body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamogawa throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza steps in with a hook that catches Kamogawa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Azevedo Souza follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kamogawa looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Dux drives through and clinches with Azevedo Souza against the cage.
Azevedo Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azevedo Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dux.
Azevedo Souza is trying to pull guard but Dux has him pressed against the cage.
Azevedo Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dux working aggressively here.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Azevedo Souza blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azevedo Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Some wild striking there from Dux.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dux's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dux throws out the jab.
Dux staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Dux clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dux wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a triangle here. Dux is fighting it but it looks tight! Azevedo Souza pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dux is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 116
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Rinda.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Rinda throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rinda.
Rinda scores with a body shot.
Rinda scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Rinda misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rinda.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rinda throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda connects with a crisp jab.
Rinda swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Rinda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rinda scores with a hook.#T1#
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinda lands a jab to the head.
Rinda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Rinda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Rinda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rinda connects with a nice looking jab.
Rinda looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Rinda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rinda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Rinda.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Rinda dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azevedo Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rinda to score with a decent uppercut.
Rinda connects with a crisp jab.
Rinda throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Rinda.
Rinda throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Rinda is out of range. #T3#
Azevedo Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rinda shoots for a takedown but Azevedo Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rinda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Rinda strikes.
Rinda misses with a jab to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Azevedo Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Rinda.
Rinda misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rinda throws out the jab. #T4#
A big right from Rinda misses.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rinda misses the shot to the body.
Rinda misses with a right hand
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rinda throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinda lands a slapping body shot.
Anwar Rinda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Rinda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rinda misses with an uppercut
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Rinda lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Rinda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rinda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Azevedo Souza lands with a straight right. Rinda didn't see that one coming.
Rinda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Rinda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza lands the left hand.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Rinda.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Rinda manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rinda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rinda jabs at Azevedo Souza's body.
Rinda defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Rinda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinda.
Rinda cracks Azevedo Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rinda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rinda!
Rinda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rindas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rinda tests Azevedo Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A shot to the body from Rinda misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rinda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Good standup being displayed there by Rinda as he connects with a hook.
Anwar Rinda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rinda scores with a body shot.
Rinda clobbers Azevedo Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rinda throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Azevedo Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rinda throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azevedo Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Rinda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rinda.
Nice straight punches there by Azevedo Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Rinda throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Rinda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevedo Souza circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rinda.
Rinda lands a jab.#TD2#
Rinda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rinda showed some decent athleticism there.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Rinda has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and defends easily.
Rinda is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza trying to control from the bottom.
Rinda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azevedo Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rinda wants to take a breather but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza won't allow Rinda to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Rinda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Rinda misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rinda misses with a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Rinda falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Rinda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Rinda slips the punch.
Rinda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rinda scores with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Rinda.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Rinda slips the punch.#T1#
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azevedo Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinda sizes up Azevedo Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rinda lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Rinda cracks Azevedo Souza with an open hand slap.
Azevedo Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rinda swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Rinda lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
A shot to the body from Rinda misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Rinda misses with a hook to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anwar Rinda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Rinda saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Rinda counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinda throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Rinda ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Rinda moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rinda. Beautiful body shot.
Rinda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rinda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Azevedo Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rinda finds it's way round the side to connect with Azevedo Souza's head.
Rinda misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Rinda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Rinda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Rinda counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinda. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Rinda's head but Rinda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Rinda misses.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Rinda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Rinda throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Rinda connects with a body shot.
Rinda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from Rinda.
Rinda swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rinda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Rinda.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anwar Rinda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rinda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anwar Rinda!
After winning the bout, Anwar Rinda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 109
Date: Nov 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Takashi closes the distance and pushes Azevedo Souza back into the cage.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Takashi looking for a takedown.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takashi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Azevedo Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takashi moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Azevedo Souza keeps it at a distance.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takashi.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Azevedo Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a sweep but Takashi has mounted him!#T1#
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Takashi tries to control but Azevedo Souza wriggling away.
Takashi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Azevedo Souza to take his back!#SUB2#
Takashi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Azevedo Souza! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takashi 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 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 102
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Crumper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Crumper manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Crumper throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Crumper finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Crumper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza controls Crumper momentarily but Crumper frees himself. #T1#
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crumper is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper trying to control from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Crumper is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crumper wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Crumper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crumper is holding on for now.
Crumper tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg.
Azevedo Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crumper is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Azevedo Souza pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crumper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo Souza moves to the back.
Azevedo Souza is not going to allow Crumper to sit and survive in this position.
Crumper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Azevedo Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Crumper escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crumper wants to take a breather but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Crumper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper tries to pass to full mount but Azevedo Souza defends it.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crumper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Azevedo Souza as Crumper shoots in.
Crumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Azevedo Souza defends well and Crumper ends up having to push Azevedo Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crumper can do to turn this around?
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crumper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Azevedo Souza finds it's way round the side to connect with Crumper's head.
Azevedo Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crumper's head.
Crumper shoots in and drives through. Azevedo Souza sprawls well.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Crumper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azevedo Souza.
Dax Crumper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crumper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Crumper is rocked!
Crumper is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Crumper gets a double leg takedown into Azevedo Souza's guard.
Crumper is still in real trouble! Can Azevedo Souza finish him?#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Crumper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Azevedo Souza has tightened it up now! Crumper 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 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021

#R1#
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Azevedo Souza slips the punch.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick nicely.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza lands a head shot.
Epolito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Azevedo Souza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Azevedo Souza is in Epolito's guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Epolito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Epolito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Epolito! #REVB##SU2#
Epolito decides to stand back up. #T1#
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Azevedo Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Epolito looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body punch.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Epolito.
Epolito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Epolito slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Azevedo Souza walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Nice jab there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Azevedo Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Epolito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azevedo Souza somewhat.#T3#
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Azevedo Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azevedo Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Epolito, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a front kick aimed at Epolito's knee but Epolito avoids it well.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lunges at Azevedo Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azevedo Souza's hand.
Epolito throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Epolito works Azevedo Souza's body with a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
Epolito missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Epolito leaves Azevedo Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Epolito throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Epolito moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epolito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azevedo Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Epolito. #T1#
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Epolito misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epolito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Epolito.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Azevedo Souza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza. #T2#
Azevedo Souza drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epolito drops his hands momentarily and Azevedo Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza throws the kick towards the body but Epolito avoids it.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito clobbers Azevedo Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Azevedo Souza clinches. #BC2#
Epolito manages to break the clinch.
Epolito jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries a low kick but Epolito avoids it.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Epolito misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito looks to land a body kick but Azevedo Souza moved away.
Azevedo Souza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Azevedo Souza.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a low kick, looking for Epolito's leg but Epolito calmly moves out of range.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice strike.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza wants to land a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Epolito but Epolito pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epolito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito works over Azevedo Souza's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Epolito misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Epolito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Epolito connects with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but Epolito is having none of it.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Epolito slips under a jab.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Epolito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Azevedo Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Epolito dips to his left and cracks Azevedo Souza with an uppercut!
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Epolito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azevedo Souza's sensitive parts.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azevedo Souza clobbers Epolito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epolito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Epolito walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
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!
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza slips a jab from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azevedo Souza under the eye.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1-2. Epolito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws a hook but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito connects with a jab.
Azevedo Souza walks into a jab.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Epolito's shoulder, as Epolito tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Epolito.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Azevedo Souza's hands.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Azevedo Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epolito with a nice cross.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook.
Epolito lands with a shot to the body.
Epolito connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azevedo Souza clobbers Epolito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epolito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azevedo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Epolito sprawls well. He's pushed Azevedo Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Epolito blocks a jab.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azevedo Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Epolito scores with a hook to the body. Azevedo Souza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epolito looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A jab from Azevedo Souza does it's job there.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epolito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azevedo Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Nice jab there from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza wants to slow Epolito down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
Epolito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epolito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
A victorious Anthony Epolito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 92
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza tries to move into range but Haber Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haber Jr backwards.
Haber Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Haber Jr lands with a right to the head.
Haber Jr prevents a body shot from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza gets through Haber Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
Azevedo Souza misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets control of Haber Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Azevedo Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Haber Jr wants to get up but he can't break Azevedo Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a triangle but Haber Jr pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haber Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azevedo Souza's guard.
Haber Jr is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Black Swans that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard. #REVB#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haber Jr is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Azevedo Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haber Jr is controlling an arm, preventing Azevedo Souza from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Haber Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haber Jr tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Haber Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Azevedo Souza.
Haber Jr wants to control but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Haber Jr defends it well.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Haber Jr is having none of it.
Azevedo Souza wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Haber Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevedo Souza on the ground.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haber Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Haber Jr looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Azevedo Souza! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza has managed to clinch.
Luciano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Azevedo Souza is defending well for now.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Luciano throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Azevedo Souza - just one landing.
Azevedo Souza fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano moves forwards but Azevedo Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azevedo 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.#T1#
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Azevedo Souza seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Luciano shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Azevedo Souza is backing up but Luciano catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Azevedo Souza covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Luciano Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Del Valle takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Del Valle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azevedo Souza!#SUB2#
Del Valle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azevedo Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Del Valle trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza is working away.
Del Valle advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Del Valle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azevedo Souza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza and Del Valle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Azevedo Souza gets back to half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Del Valle taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Azevedo Souza has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Del Valle has tapped! Great work by Azevedo Souza! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 12, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Khan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Khan.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Khan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Khan.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan connects with a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan connects with a body shot.
Shakir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azevedo Souza moves forwards but Khan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Khan.
Khan scores with a head kick. Azevedo Souza tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up.
Khan throws a nice head kick!
Khan lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Shakir Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khan is trying to break free.
Azevedo Souza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left and a right from Khan both land. Nice combination.
Azevedo Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Khan. #T3#
A head kick from Khan lands but Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Khan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan scores with a jab. Azevedo Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Khan.
Azevedo Souza throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khan.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands with a cross.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Khan.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khan lands an overhand right.
Azevedo Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azevedo Souza stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shakir Khan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Khan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Khan lands a jab to the head.
Khan thows a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Azevedo Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Khan gets double underhooks and turns Azevedo Souza into the cage.
I was talking to Azevedo Souza's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azevedo Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Khan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Khan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khan working aggressively here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Azevedo Souza is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Azevedo Souza is controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azevedo Souza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azevedo Souza cracks Khan with an open hand slap.#T2#
Khan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Khan lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Khan scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that Khan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Khan lands a high kick to the side of Azevedo Souza's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Khan dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Azevedo Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oh Azevedo Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azevedo Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
Azevedo Souza seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azevedo Souza, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Khan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khan works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Khan connects with a couple of short punches.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khan! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
After winning the bout, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Dulo misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Dulo misses with a hook
and Dulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azevedo Souza in his tracks.
Alexander Dulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dulo throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dulo throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Dulo saw that one coming.
Dulo throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
Dulo misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Dulo throws a right hand that Azevedo Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo Souza also avoids with ease.
Dulo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza jabs Dulo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Dulo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Dulo is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Dulo has control of the leg. #T1#
Dulo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dulo trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dulo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dulo won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulo lands a couple of digs.
Dulo distracts Azevedo Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dulo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dulo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Dulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dulo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dulo distracts Azevedo Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Azevedo Souza controls Dulo momentarily but Dulo frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dulo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Dulo defends easily. #SUB#
Dulo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Azevedo Souza has locked up a guillotine! Azevedo Souza's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dulo is holding on here and Azevedo Souza must be using up a lot of energy. Dulo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Azevedo Souza gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Chavaski moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavaski on the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavaski is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Chavaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chavaski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Chavaski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Azevedo Souza won't allow it. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Chavaski wants to pass to mount but Azevedo Souza is defending the position. #SUB#
Chavaski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Azevedo Souza tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Chavaski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his featherweight title!

Event: Highland 71
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Khan misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Khan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount! Khan won't be happy about that!
Khan has given up his back here. Will Azevedo Souza look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Khan is in real trouble here. Azevedo Souza gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Khan is tapping out! Azevedo Souza wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A relieved looking Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 66
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azevedo Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Rinda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rinda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rinda shoots and misses
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anwar Rinda.#TD2#
Rinda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azevedo Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Azevedo Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Rinda looking to sit in guard and control but Azevedo Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Rinda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azevedo Souza has picked Rinda up and slammed him! Rinda can't keep hold of the triangle and Azevedo Souza manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Rinda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rinda tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Azevedo Souza advances to mount.
Azevedo Souza takes Rinda's back.
Azevedo Souza tries to keep control of the position but Rinda is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Azevedo Souza controlling the positon.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for the choke from the back position but Rinda is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rinda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rinda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rinda for a finish.
Rinda turns into Azevedo Souza and is now in his guard.
Rinda slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Rinda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rinda to get the leverage.
Azevedo Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Rinda passes Azevedo Souza's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rinda 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rinda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rinda's back!#T3##SUB#
Rinda is looking to control the hands but Azevedo Souza breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 58
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1##CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azevedo Souza is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass. #T1#
Azevedo Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azevedo Souza drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Azevedo Souza off! Azevedo Souza jumps back into Diaz's guard. #SUB#
Diaz has his foot on Azevedo Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz pulls Azevedo Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Azevedo Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz! #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Azevedo Souza but great work by Diaz.#T4#
Azevedo Souza is trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Azevedo Souza blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!
Azevedo Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo Souza tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Azevedo Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz. #T1#
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Azevedo Souza avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Azevedo Souza avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands a right hand. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza wants the takedown. Diaz is fighting it off but Azevedo Souza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diaz's guard against the cage.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Azevedo Souza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Diaz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Diaz is working away. #T3#
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Azevedo Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Azevedo Souza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Noel Diaz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz stalks Azevedo Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Azevedo Souza's face. Azevedo Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Azevedo Souza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Azevedo Souza forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Azevedo Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Azevedo Souza gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is working Azevedo Souza over against the cage.
Diaz works on Azevedo Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Azevedo Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz managing to control the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azevedo Souza defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diaz is pressing down on Azevedo Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Noel Diaz clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz cracks Azevedo Souza with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Azevedo Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz scores with a jab.#CL#
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Azevedo Souza has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Azevedo Souza advances nicely into full mount.
Diaz prevents Azevedo Souza from taking his back.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Diaz is looking to control Azevedo Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg. #T3#
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza thows an elbow strike that misses. Diaz gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem too bothered but Diaz quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Azevedo Souza is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Azevedo Souza really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his featherweight title!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Sam avoided it.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam misses with a double jab
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Sam motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza wants to slow Sam down by chopping away at his legs.
Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Sam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sam. That's going to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Sam manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam misses with a double jab.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Sam misses with the combination.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azevedo Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick.
Sam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Sam moved out of range.
Sam walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Sam defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Sam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range. #T2#
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick as Sam jumps back.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Azevedo Souza blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza throws a low kick but Sam avoids it.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick from Sam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sam scores with a shot to the body.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Sam saw that one coming.
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.#T3#
Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Sam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Sam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam with the counter takedown but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Sam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Sam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sam manages to avoid it.
Sam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sahara Sam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Sam.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam swinging wildly here.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Sam misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Sam blocks it.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
A low kick from Sam misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam blocks a jab.
Sam lands with a nice combination. Azevedo Souza backs away looking to recover.
Sam throws out a leg kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and Sam only half commits.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Sahara Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there
and Azevedo Souza counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.#T2#
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azevedo Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sam blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
Sam scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam wants to land a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sam avoids it.
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Azevedo Souza blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Sam slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Sam throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Sam.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam throws a leg kick that misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sam.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sam manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam wants to slow Azevedo Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Sam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
Sam scores with a leg kick.
Sam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam.
Sam throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sam looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well. #T2#
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sam defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Sam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sam's back!
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sam for a finish.
Sam is trying to stand back up.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his arm under Sam's chin here. Game over son! Azevedo Souza squeezes tightly and Sam is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza gave a mention to Reedok in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Highland 49
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Waters scores with a four punch combination!
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Waters strikes.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waters.
Walter Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
A short right from Waters.
Waters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Waters avoiding damage.
Azevedo Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Waters darts in and clinches Azevedo Souza up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza manages to pull guard.
Waters won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza has his feet on Waters's thighs here. He's pushed Waters off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Waters screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza very nearly forgot to thank Reedok amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Highland 41
Date: May 10, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Jitsu moved out of range.
Jitsu throws a counter combo.
Jitsu moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Jitsu walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza is pushing down on Jitsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jitsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Jitsu wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Azevedo Souza moves nicely into side control.
Jitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Azevedo Souza advances to full mount.
Jitsu tries to reverse the position but Azevedo Souza maintains control.
Azevedo Souza wants to take Jitsu's back here but Jitsu is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza takes Jitsu's back.
Jitsu can't escape the position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke from the back.
Azevedo Souza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jitsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jitsu turns into Azevedo Souza and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here. #T2#
Jitsu is looking to stand up but Azevedo Souza won't let him.
Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jitsu passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Jitsu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jitsu is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo Souza is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jitsu controls the pace.#T3#
Jitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Jitsu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a sweep. Azevedo Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Azevedo Souza to get the leverage. #T4#
Jitsu is in trouble now - Azevedo Souza has advanced to mount!
Jitsu working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jitsu wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza working for a guillotine from mount but Jitsu is in no mood to give up.
Jitsu prevents Azevedo Souza from taking his back.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jitsu is surviving well by controlling Azevedo Souza's body position as best he can.
Azevedo Souza fails to move to back control.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position but Azevedo Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Jitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Jitsu's ribcage but misses.
Jitsu ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Jitsu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Jitsu is out of range.
Jitsu throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Azevedo Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Azevedo Souza. #TD2#
Jitsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jitsu manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Jitsu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jitsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Jitsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jitsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Jitsu throws a big elbow that misses.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevedo Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza postures up. #T3#
Azevedo Souza pushing down on Jitsu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jitsu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo Souza.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Azevedo Souza's head to control him but Azevedo Souza postures up.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Jitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jitsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza passes Jitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Azevedo Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass to mount but Jitsu is defending the position. #SUB2#
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard but Azevedo Souza has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azevedo Souza works to advance to full mount. Jitsu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jitsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Azevedo Souza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jitsu! But no joy.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jitsu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azevedo Souza wants to land a leg kick but Jitsu is out of range.
Azevedo Souza lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Azevedo Souza misses its intended target.
Jitsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Azevedo Souza forces Jitsu back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hand. #T1#
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Azevedo Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jitsu.
Azevedo Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Azevedo Souza drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Azevedo Souza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Azevedo Souza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Azevedo Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Jitsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Azevedo Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jitsu wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Jitsu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jitsu.#SUB2#
Azevedo Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Azevedo Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Jitsu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Azevedo Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jitsu's guard. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza forces his way into half guard.
Jitsu wants to improve his position but Azevedo Souza is controlling well.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jitsu is in trouble now - Azevedo Souza has advanced to mount! #T4#
Jitsu has given up his back. Will we see Azevedo Souza going for some submissions?
Jitsu tries to break free. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke from the back.
Jitsu tries to roll but Azevedo Souza sticks to his back.
Jitsu trying to control the position but Azevedo Souza manages to sink in the hooks.
Jitsu tries to escape but Azevedo Souza has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Jitsu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Azevedo Souza gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the choke but no joy.
Jitsu breaks Azevedo Souza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azevedo 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miguel Azevedo Souza made sure he mentioned Reedok, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 34
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Azevedo Souza tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Azevedo Souza pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Azevedo Souza blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azevedo Souza.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Azevedo Souza avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage. #T1#
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Azevedo Souza has double underhooks.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Azevedo Souza misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azevedo Souza with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab.
Azevedo Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Azevedo Souza tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azevedo Souza with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Azevedo Souza finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Azevedo Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Azevedo 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 Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Azevedo Souza's head but Azevedo Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Johnson catches Azevedo Souza right on the button with a cross.
Johnson swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azevedo Souza moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Johnson.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedo Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azevedo Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson feints and then cracks Azevedo Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Azevedo Souza misses with the combination.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Azevedo Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Azevedo Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.#T2#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Azevedo Souza should have avoided that one.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.#T3#
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Azevedo Souza's front leg with a kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up.
Azevedo Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Azevedo Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Azevedo Souza lands with a shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Ron Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza maintains the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Johnson lands with a straight right. Azevedo Souza didn't see that one coming.
Azevedo Souza moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azevedo Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Azevedo Souza steps away.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Azevedo Souza back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.#T2#
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Azevedo Souza wants to clinch.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3##CL#
Azevedo Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Azevedo Souza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Azevedo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Azevedo Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azevedo Souza throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Azevedo Souza misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Azevedo Souza ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Johnson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson tries a low kick but Azevedo Souza avoids it.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands a jab.
Azevedo Souza lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azevedo Souza at a distance.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Johnson. #T2#
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azevedo Souza's head backwards.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Azevedo Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Azevedo Souza missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Azevedo Souza thinking. #CL#
Azevedo Souza pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azevedo Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Azevedo Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Azevedo Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Johnson jabs Azevedo Souza right on the nose. Azevedo Souza blinks but takes it well.
Johnson swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Azevedo Souza's head back.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Azevedo Souza avoids nicely.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Azevedo Souza loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azevedo Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson works Azevedo Souza's body with a nice hook.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Azevedo Souza lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T4#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Decent striking displayed by Azevedo Souza there.
Johnson takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Johnson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T1#
Johnson with a nice calf kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson connects with a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Johnson catches Azevedo Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson jabs Azevedo Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo Souza seems unphased.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Azevedo Souza should have avoided that one.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Azevedo Souza defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Azevedo Souza misses.
Azevedo Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ron Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson cracks Azevedo Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azevedo Souza in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Azevedo Souza with a hook.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Azevedo Souza's ribs.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson jabs at Azevedo Souza's body.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Johnson!
Ron Johnson is the new featherweight champion!
Ron Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021

#R1#
Dulo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Dulo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dulo showed some decent athleticism there.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Dulo keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his feet on Dulo's thighs here. He's pushed Dulo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dulo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza retains his featherweight title!
Miguel Azevedo Souza made sure to mention his sponsor, Reedok in his post fight interview.

Event: Highland 20
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Moravcik digs a good hook to Azevedo Souza's body.
Moravcik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moravcik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moravcik checks a leg kick nicely.
Moravcik misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Azevedo Souza! But no joy.
Moravcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
A little jabbing left from Azevedo Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azevedo Souza tries to work over Moravcik 's front leg with a kick but Moravcik checks it.
Moravcik misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moravcik .
Moravcik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza feints a counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Moravcik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Moravcik punishes Azevedo Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Moravcik just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moravcik takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moravcik .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azevedo Souza wants to land a leg kick but Moravcik is out of range.
Moravcik misses with a straight right.
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Moravcik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Moravcik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moravcik .
Azevedo Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Moravcik avoids it easily.
Moravcik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Moravcik misses its intended target. #TD2#
Azevedo Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Azevedo Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azevedo Souza moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Azevedo Souza is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Moravcik with him. Moravcik is trying to defend but Azevedo Souza has an arm under the chin now! Moravcik grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miguel Azevedo Souza made sure he mentioned Reedok, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Azevedo Souza is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris scores with a jab. Azevedo Souza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Azevedo Souza moves away and avoids it.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Harris lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Harris misses with a straight right.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Harris swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Azevedo Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.#T2#
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azevedo Souza momentarily.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris lands with a hook. Azevedo Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Azevedo Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Harris moves out of range as Azevedo Souza strikes.
Harris digs a good hook to Azevedo Souza's body.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Azevedo Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azevedo Souza moves away.
Harris misses with a body shot.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Azevedo Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Azevedo Souza passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harris is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Our winner, Miguel Azevedo Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Mourao shoots for a double leg takedown but Azevedo Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Mourao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Mourao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azevedo Souza!
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Mourao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Mourao tries for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
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#
Mourao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevedo Souza, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mourao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azevedo Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Mourao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Azevedo Souza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mourao's guard! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza! #SUB2#
Mourao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azevedo Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Azevedo Souza passes into half guard.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Mourao is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevedo Souza is keen to just control but Mourao is a slippery customer.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is really struggling to control Mourao but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Mourao has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Azevedo Souza escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Azevedo Souza!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Mourao is working away.
Mourao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Azevedo Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mourao seems a little lost for a moment, as Azevedo Souza dominates the positioning.
Mourao is trying to get back to half guard.
Mourao can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Azevedo Souza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mourao tries to buck Azevedo Souza off but Azevedo Souza is having none of it.
Mourao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mourao's legs.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Mourao is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mourao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mourao is trying to escape and Azevedo Souza transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mourao is forced to tap! Nice work there by Azevedo Souza! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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