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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Taquses shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taquses won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taquses thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza wants to sweep here but Taquses controlling him for the moment.
Taquses trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Taquses drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Taquses off! Taquses jumps back into Souza's guard. #SUB2#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taquses uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Taquses is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well. #SUB#
Taquses tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taquses has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Taquses has hold of Souza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Souza seems comfortable defending it but Taquses has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Souza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Souza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Taquses couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #68
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garrett!
Souza working away.#SUB2#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garrett, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Souza has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garrett is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Souza yanks on the arm and Garrett is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Souza!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Souza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #65
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Lacroix's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lacroix duly obliges.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
Ronaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.
Remy Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Lacroix lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Souza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lacroix's half guard.
Lacroix's coaches at Scorpion MMA 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lacroix is looking to escape.
Souza passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lacroix can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Souza has control of Lacroix's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lacroix regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Souza mounts Lacroix! Really nice guard pass there!
Souza tries to control but Lacroix wriggling away. #SUB2#
Souza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lacroix has worked his arm free - good work by Lacroix!
Lacroix tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacroix has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lacroix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lacroix is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet.
Souza wants to control but Lacroix is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lacroix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Lacroix is trying to get back to his feet.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom here.
Lacroix is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lacroix is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Souza is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Lacroix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Souza 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.
Souza looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Souza prevents Lacroix from getting back to his feet.
Souza trying to control but Lacroix is working from the bottom.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza prevents Lacroix from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Lacroix. No joy for Souza on that attempt. #TD2#
Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Souza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacroix circles away.
It looked like Lacroix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacroix but Lacroix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacroix counters with a series of strikes. Souza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Remy Lacroix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Lacroix lands with a cross. #TD2#
Lacroix gets caught flat footed, as Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacroix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacroix wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Lacroix keeps moving.
Lacroix wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Lacroix wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Lacroix, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Lacroix against the cage but Lacroix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souza in his tracks.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacroix to score with a decent uppercut.
Remy Lacroix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacroix cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Jab by Lacroix.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacroix counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacroix connects with a body shot.
Remy Lacroix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Souza looks for a takedown but Lacroix sprawls well.
Lacroix throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lacroix fails to land the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacroix. That snapped Souza's head back.
Souza misses with a takedown
and Lacroix 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!
Lacroix lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lacroix scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacroix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lacroix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lacroix scores with the left hand. Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Lacroix scores with a four punch combination!
Lacroix throws a right hand that Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Souza also avoids with ease.#T4#
Lacroix lands a nice shot that snaps Souza's head back.
Lacroix lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Souza shoots in and bounces Lacroix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacroix trying to control the position.
Souza won't allow Lacroix to get back to his feet.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Lacroix is keeping the position.
Lacroix has his hands on Souza's head, controlling the position.
Souza pushing down on Lacroix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lacroix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lacroix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacroix wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Souza gets a double leg takedown into Lacroix's guard.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacroix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Souza advances to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacroix is trying to stand.
Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Lacroix is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacroix avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacroix is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza is trying to control. Lacroix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lacroix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lacroix keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza won't allow Lacroix to get back to his feet. #ES#
Lacroix pushes Souza off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Souza looking to score a takedown here. Lacroix is defending well but Souza drives through and ends up in Lacroix's guard.
Lacroix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lacroix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lacroix wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position. #T2#
Souza content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lacroix dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Souza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lacroix puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacroix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lacroix is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lacroix prevents Souza from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacroix defends well.
Lacroix preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Lacroix pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle here but Lacroix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Remy Lacroix.
I think Lacroix 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Remy Lacroix!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza is thwarting Pan's attempts to control the position.
Pan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pan tries to get out of the position.
Souza is trying to control. Pan 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.#SUB2#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza is pressing down on Pan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pan is holding on for now.
Souza is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Souza works his way into full mount!
Pan wants to control but Souza is having none of it.#SUB2#
Souza has hold of Pan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Souza with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2##SUB2#
Souza with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Souza trying to control but Pan is having none of it.
Souza is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pan is in real trouble.
What can Pan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Pan fending off the submission attempt from Souza. #SUB2#
Souza has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Pan is in real trouble here. Souza gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Pan is tapping out! Souza wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #61
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Pathkiller takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pathkiller.
Pathkiller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Souza tries to pull guard but Pathkiller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pathkiller is working Souza over against the cage.
Souza jumps guard but Pathkiller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pathkiller works on Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza tries to pull guard but Pathkiller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pathkiller lands with a left to the head.
Souza fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pathkiller is one step ahead there.
Pathkiller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Souza's guard.
Pathkiller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souza tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Pathkiller trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Pathkiller won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pathkiller content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Souza has locked up a guillotine! Souza's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pathkiller is holding on here and Souza must be using up a lot of energy. Pathkiller has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! 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 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bielski lands an overhand right.
Bielski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bielski connects with a looping right hand.
Bielski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Bielski connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Bielski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bielski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bielski works Souza's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Bielski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bielski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bielski 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.
Bielski cracks Souza with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Souza falls to his knees and Bielski doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zus Bielski!
Zus Bielski made sure to mention his sponsor, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Watanabe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watanabe throwing strikes but missing.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Watanabe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Watanabe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Watanabe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Souza's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenji Watanabe!
A victorious Kenji Watanabe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Therrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Therrien defends it well.
Michel Therrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Therrien tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Therrien fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Therrien is retaining full guard.
Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Therrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Therrien is breathing heavily.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Therrien is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Therrien is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Therrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Therrien looking for a sweep. Not yet Therrien, not yet.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Therrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Therrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souza manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Therrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Therrien is sitting in close to Souza's body. Souza has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Therrien is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Therrien is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Shipwrecked
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rizzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rizzo 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.
Rizzo stalks Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souza's face. Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
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 takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Souza walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Rizzo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo made sure to mention his sponsor, VALOR Clothing - Everything $20 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Bloody Bloody Island
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza fails with the takedown#TD#
and Jung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Souza's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.#SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jung passes into half guard.
Souza wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Jung moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Jung tries for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB#
Jung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jung is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well. #SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza tries to bench press Jung off him but Jung keeps the position.
Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jung's best efforts.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
Jung prevents Souza from improving his position.#T3#
Jung wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
Jung prevents Souza from improving his position.
Jung content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung moves nicely into side control.
Souza prevents Jung from moving into mount.
Souza sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jung 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.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jung's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Jung right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Hoo Jung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Jung tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jung is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Jung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jung wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jung trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Do Hoo Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Souza trying to get back to full guard but Jung takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jung wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
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.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Jung is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza wants to get back to full guard but Jung has passed into side control.
Jung trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jung moves into full mount! #T3#
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jung goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Souza turns into him and now he's in Jung's guard.
Jung is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Jung is keeping the position.#T4#
Jung managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Jung in his guard.#REVR#
Jung stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jung has passed into half guard!
Souza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Hoo Jung dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Jung looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Jung dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.#TD#
Jung scores with a takedown into Souza's guard.
Jung won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Jung slips nicely into half guard.
Jung uses his free foot to push down on Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jung seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Souza is holding on tight.
#T1##SUB#
Jung working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jung controlling from the full mount.
Jung wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Jung working for a submission but Souza is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Jung working for a submission but Souza is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jung prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Jung controlling the pace for now.
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Jung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB#
Jung looking to secure an arm triangle but Souza defends it well.
Souza regains half guard.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung passes Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Souza moves into full guard.
Jung trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Souza keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
Jung 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.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Hoo Jung clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Jung has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Jung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Souza's half guard.#SUB#
Jung seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jung's back!
Souza is trying to stick to Jung's back but Jung is turning into Souza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Souza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jung.
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.#SUB2#
Jung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Jung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jung has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Jung 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.
Jung advances to half guard.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Jung is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung. #SUB#
Jung is working for a submission of some sort.
Souza gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jung stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Souza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jung, into his guard. #REVB#
Jung is pulling down on Souza's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Jung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Do Hoo Jung had his way with Ronaldo Souza in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Souza shoots in and drives through. Jung sprawls well.#TD2#
Souza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jung!
Souza tries to move to full mount but Jung actually manages to regain half guard.
Jung is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura but Jung is defending well.
Souza is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Jung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Souza off and has taken his back!
Jung doesn't have the hooks in and Souza manages to turn into his guard.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung trying to control the position.
Souza is pushing down on Jung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jung is fighting to maintain full guard but Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souza is working away from the top position though.
Jung moves into full guard.
Souza wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jung is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jung can't do much from the bottom here.
Jung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung not doing much here.
Jung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Souza!
Jung tries to control but Souza wriggling away. #T3#
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza is squirming around, avoiding Jung's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Jung has hold of Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza tries to improve his position but instead Jung has taken his back! #SUB#
Jung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Jung looking for the RNC.
Souza is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Souza showing good submission defense here.
Souza is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Ronaldo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do Hoo Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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 Do Hoo Jung.
Well Jung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Do Hoo Jung!
Do Hoo Jung retains his welterweight title!
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LIA 40: Darkness Warshed Over
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ahma has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahma.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Ahma controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ahma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Souza pulls guard successfully.
Ahma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahma manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Souza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma is trying to keep Souza in close.
Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Ahma is trying to control but can't.
Souza works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Souza has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ahma is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza 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.
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Event:
LIA 37: I Dig Your Work
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Obamacare lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Obamacare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souza attempts a counter takedown but Obamacare avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Obamacare moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Souza! Obamacare continues to tee off on Souza, landing with a left and a right! Obamacare connects with a right hand that leaves Souza sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Obamacare!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baraka Obamacare!
Baraka Obamacare is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Baraka Obamacare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LIA 33: The Bag Man, Man
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown 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.
Souza trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
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.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Watanabe.#T1#
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watanabe keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Watanabe seems keen to control Souza's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Watanabe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watanabe.#CL2#
Souza clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Souza pulls guard.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Watanabe stands up over Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watanabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watanabe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watanabe is one step ahead there. #T2#
Watanabe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Watanabe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Watanabe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Watanabe 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 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Souza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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LIA 29: Calmer Than You Are
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grayson pinned against the cage. Grayson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Grayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grayson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grayson!
Souza controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Souza is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Grayson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Grayson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Souza anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Grayson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Souza slips an arm under Grayson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Souza has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Souza is squeezing on Grayson like an anaconda would it's prey. Grayson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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LIA 26: Parlance Of Our Times
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weitzman swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Weitzman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Weitzman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Souza has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Weitzman. Oh but Souza has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Weitzman goes limp - he's gone! Souza jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
LIA 22: I Wasn't Listening
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
McGillicutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.#CL2#
McGillicutty closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
McGillicutty tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body.
McGillicutty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
#T1#
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
McGillicutty's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGillicutty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
McGillicutty lands with a left to the head.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from McGillicutty.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty stalling.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
McGillicutty lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards. #T3#
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Souza jumps guard and drags McGillicutty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGillicutty looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGillicutty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGillicutty preventing the sweep.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGillicutty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing McGillicutty from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Souza trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom. #T4#
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Souza fails to advance to McGillicutty's back.
You get the feeling that McGillicutty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
McGillicutty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Souza working for a submission but McGillicutty is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but McGillicutty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on McGillicutty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Souza misses with a takedown
and McGillicutty counters with a left and a right that stings Souza. #CL2#
McGillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty is pushing Souza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and McGillicutty counters with a crisp one two that drops Souza! McGillicutty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Souza to his feet! Souza is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Souza is rocked!
Ronaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza drops his hands for a split second and McGillicutty immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Souza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. McGillicutty follows up with a right hand that knocks Souza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buzz McGillicutty!
Buzz McGillicutty is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
LIA 18: A Stranger In The Alps
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#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.
Mahoney scores with a hook.
Mahoney throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahoney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Souza wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Souza taking a breather here.
Mahoney prevents Souza from improving position.
Mahoney is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahoney is defending well.
Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney gets back to half guard.
Souza passes to side control. #SUB2#
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahoney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Souza wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahoney is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura but Mahoney is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney is not content to let Souza control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahoney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahoney tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position. #SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura but Mahoney is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza trying to control the position but Mahoney is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza 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#
Mahoney looks to clinch #TD2#
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mahoney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Souza wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Souza drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Souza seems to have locked his on tight now - Mahoney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Souza, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is the new welterweight champion!
Ronaldo Souza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LIA 13: A World Of Pain
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Azpilc stuffs the takedown.
Azpilc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azpilc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Azpilc counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedro Azpilc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.#TD2#
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into Azpilc's guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Azpilc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azpilc can't keep his opponent in guard - Souza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Azpilc defends it. #SUB2#
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azpilc sees it coming and defends easily.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Azpilc is defending well. #T1#
Souza works his way into full mount!
Souza moves to the back. #SUB2#
Souza is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Azpilc is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LIA 9: Like An Irish Monk?
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weitzman is defended easily by Souza.#CL#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Weitzman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Souza regains guard.
Weitzman trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza 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.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Souza tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weitzman wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving. #SUB#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weitzman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Souza is tightening it up a little... Weitzman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Weitzman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Weitzman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronaldo Souza!
In his post fight interview, Ronaldo Souza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Andreas Weitzman had this to say: 'Well Congratulations to Ronaldo Souza,he's really tough fighter and ummm i'll comeback stronger and faster.'.
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Event:
LIA 5: I Can Get You A Toe
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Lokamic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lokamic gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lokamic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lokamic stops Souza from passing to mount.
Lokamic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lokamic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza moves nicely into side control.
Lokamic is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lokamic, who protects the arm well.
Souza happy to just control the position for now.
Lokamic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lokamic is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
#SUB#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lokamic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lokamic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Lokamic has control of the leg. #T2#
Souza is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Souza tries to get to full guard but Lokamic has control of the leg.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Lokamic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lokamic 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.
Lokamic looks winded!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lokamic defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lokamic shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lokamic shoots and misses #TD#
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Souza frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lokamic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lokamic shrugs it off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Souza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokamic can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lokamic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lokamic is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Ronaldo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokamic prevents Souza from taking his back.
Lokamic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
#T1##SUB#
Souza working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Lokamic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Souza's arms.
Lokamic turns into Souza and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lokamic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Lokamic is breathing heavily.#T2##SUB#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lokamic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lokamic passes into side control.
Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Lokamic has control of the leg.
Souza is pressing down on Lokamic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lokamic's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Lokamic has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza passes into half guard. #SUB#
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lokamic looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Souza pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB#
Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lokamic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Souza advances to mount.
Souza content just to control the position here.
Souza moves to the back position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Souza controlling the positon.
Lokamic is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB#
Souza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lokamic is defending well though. Souza let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lokamic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Souza looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lokamic taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza!
In his post fight interview, Ronaldo Souza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LIA 2: The Bums Lost
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in but Mahoney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahoney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahoney sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahoney half committed to a counter leg kick.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Mahoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahoney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mahoney counter with a right hand.
Mahoney lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahoney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
Dick Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza shoots and misses
and Mahoney counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoney circles away.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Mahoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Souza fails with the takedown#KD#
and Mahoney counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahoney finish him?!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Souza leaves his chin hanging out and Mahoney seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Souza crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kostic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza tries to move to mount but Kostic blocks the move with his legs.
Souza working away.
Kostic is not content to let Souza control the position.
Souza working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kostic's legs.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Souza wants to control for a moment but Kostic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Kostic wants to get back to full guard.
Kostic is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Kostic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kostic keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
Kostic is trying to control but can't.
Souza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kostic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Souza manages to pass to mount!
Kostic is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Kostic is trying desperately to improve position.
Kostic tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Kostic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kostic has passed into side control.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kostic working the head and body with strikes.
Kostic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kostic off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Souza has got one arm under Kostic's chin. This could be trouble... Kostic trying to control the other hand but Souza gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kostic has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
DF 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza shoots in and bounces Kk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Souza advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Souza passes to full mount!
Kk has given up his back.
Kk is breathing heavily.
Kk is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Souza.
It looks like Souza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Kk tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Souza has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Kk is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is the new welterweight champion!
Ronaldo Souza tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Kk Kk had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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