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Event:
HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galowanga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galowanga counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Galowanga.
Galowanga scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.#KD2#
Galowanga sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Galowanga is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galowanga loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza is looking to counter the offense by Galowanga and move into the clinch.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galowanga connects with a body shot.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Souza instigates a clinch.
Galowanga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Galowanga lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza is trying to drag Galowanga to the mat but Galowanga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galowanga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Souza blocking some punches.
#T1##TD#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Galowanga looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galowanga controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
Galowanga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Souza stands and throws Galowanga's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Galowanga wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Souza has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Galowanga's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Galowanga is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Josue Souza! |
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Event:
HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Souza clinches with his opponent.
Souza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright trying to control the position but instead, Souza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cartwright into the cage.#BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souza wants to clinch.#CL2#
Souza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cartwright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Souza goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
Conrad Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josue Souza.
Souza shoots and misses
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Conrad Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Souza.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Souza decides to pull guard.
Souza pulls Cartwright in to control the position.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cartwright's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Souza controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Cartwright forces his way into half guard.
Cartwright is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cartwright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright passes into half guard.
Souza is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartwright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartwright is aware though and is defending well.
Cartwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josue Souza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Souza clinches up with Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Souza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cartwright seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Souza can turn it around.
Cartwright gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souza keeps control of Cartwright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cartwright tries to stall but Souza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cartwright pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conrad Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josue Souza.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Cartwright counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cartwright finish him?!#ROC#Souza is rocked!#T1#
Souza misses with a hook
and Cartwright counters with a big left hand that crumples Souza! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Cartwright!
Conrad Cartwright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RSE 27: Dead By Dawn
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza misses with a left hand
and McPherson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
McPherson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
McPherson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but McPherson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
McPherson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza dodges the punch combination from McPherson.
#T1#
Souza throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza looks to land a left hand but McPherson moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and McPherson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Souza wants to clinch but McPherson slips to the side#KD2#
and McPherson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Souza! McPherson lets Souza back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McPherson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza misses with an uppercut
and McPherson counters with a crisp right that sends Souza to the canvas! McPherson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finley McPherson!
A relieved looking Finley McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 11
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McPherson circles away quickly and effectively.
McPherson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza is looking to clinch.
McPherson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Souza throws a shot to the body.
McPherson swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from McPherson as Souza shoots in.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McPherson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPherson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza lands with a shot to the body.
McPherson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.#T2#
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and McPherson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPherson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Souza. Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Souza is holding his hands too far apart here. McPherson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Souza is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finley McPherson!
A relieved looking Finley McPherson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza lands a jab to the head.
Payne throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Souza jumps guard.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard. #T1#
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Payne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Payne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josue Souza! |
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Event:
RSE 8: Warriors
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza lands a head shot.
Souza scores with a jab. Lesnar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Josue Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Souza moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lesnar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lesnar is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sydney Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Souza is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Souza manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lesnar is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
#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.
Lesnar controlling from the top position.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Lesnar pushes his legs off easily.
Lesnar trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lesnar 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 Souza.#T3##SUB#
Lesnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it.
The ground and pound from Lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lesnar tries for a kimura but Souza is defending well. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lesnar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lesnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lesnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnar throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza throws a series of punches but Lesnar avoids them all with ease.
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Souza defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Souza.
Lesnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Souza misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.#T1#
Lesnar tries to score with a low kick but Souza moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Lesnar.
Souza tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Lesnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brock Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnar misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Souza.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Souza misses with some punches.
Lesnar is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Lesnar decides to pull guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
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. #SUB#
Lesnar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Souza should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lesnar has tightened it up now! Souza 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 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
RSE 5: Fights For The Devil
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Marx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marx listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD#
Marx drops Souza with a beautiful combination! Souza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marx is looking for the KO!#ROC#Souza is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
Marx throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Marx finish him?
Souza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx fails to land with a series of punches.
Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Marx.
Marx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Souza.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Marx misses.
Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marx.
Marx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marx throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marx sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Marx avoids it this time.#T1#
Marx lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Souza backs up against the cage.
Marx misses with the combination.
Souza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marx takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Souza. That snapped Marx's head back.
A jab from Marx misses.
Marx misses with the combination.
Marx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marx.
Marx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marx tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
A big left from Marx misses. #CL2#
Souza moves into the clinch.
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marx just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Souza decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Souza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marx is defending well. Souza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marx has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Souza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Souza!
Josue Souza is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kanne tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Souza throws a right and a left that Kanne avoids nicely. #CL#
Souza clinches.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Souza pulls guard effortlessly.
Kanne looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kanne is not content to let Souza control the position.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Kanne defends the submission attempt.
Kanne gets full guard.#T1#
Souza wants to control from the top but Kanne keeps moving.
Kanne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Kanne wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
#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.
Souza wants to take a breather but Kanne is having none of it.
Souza prevents Kanne from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanne is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanne avoid being mounted?
Kanne tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Souza works his way into side control. #T3##SUB#
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanne looks to move to half guard but instead Souza has passed into mount! Damn!
Kanne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kanne tries to improve his position but instead Souza has taken his back! #SUB#
Kanne is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Souza gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Kanne is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Souza is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josue Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Hawthorne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hawthorne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne sets himself, and Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawthorne avoids it this time.
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Souza takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hawthorne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Souza will feel that in the morning.
Hawthorne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne digs a good hook to Souza's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawthorne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawthorne.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Hawthorne's head back.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawthorne.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawthorne.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawthorne.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch! Hawthorne slams his shin into Souza's torso.
Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hawthorne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Souza throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Damien Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Hawthorne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawthorne thows a body kick. Souza tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza drops his hands momentarily and Hawthorne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Souza tries to clinch up but Hawthorne circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawthorne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza clobbers Hawthorne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.#ROC#Souza is rocked!
Hawthorne punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawthorne finish him?
Hawthorne keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawthorne throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Souza moves forwards but Hawthorne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hawthorne scores with a kick to the body.
Souza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hawthorne.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Hawthorne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Souza sprawling to the canvas! Souza rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hawthorne finish him?!
Souza switches off momentarily and Hawthorne cracks him with a monster right hand! Souza topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Hawthorne dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Hawthorne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Hawthorne!
Damien Hawthorne thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Souza avoids it.
Souza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Maximus Gonzalez has been cut.
A left lands for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.#CL#
Souza clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Souza jumps into guard, dragging Gonzalez to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza gets to mount! Gonzalez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Gonzalez is trying to control the position here but Souza swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josue Souza! |
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