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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Knox clobbers Souza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#ROC#Souza is rocked!#CL#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Souza jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Knox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knox landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle here but Knox uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Knox cracks Souza with a big elbow.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Knox lands an elbow.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Knox is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Knox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knox controlling from side mount.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox working the ground and pound from side control.
Knox happy to just control the position for now.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Knox controls the position.#SUB#
Knox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Souza is defending well.
Knox controlling the position. #T4#
Knox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Souza taking punishment in the form of punches.
Knox controlling the position. #SUB#
Knox tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Knox has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knox looks up at the clock and then as Souza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Knox smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox controls the position. #SUB#
Knox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aramis Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonzo Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Knox decides to pull guard.
Aramis Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Knox is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Souza rolls with it to try and escape but Knox cranks on the arm and Souza is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aramis Knox!
Aramis Knox bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ebedi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ebedi working away.#SUB2#
Ebedi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Souza is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ebedi yanks on the arm and Souza is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ebedi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dino Ebedi!
Dino Ebedi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Doctore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Souza sprawls well initially but Doctore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Souza tries to roll over but Doctore keeps him under control.#SUB#
Doctore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Doctore seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Doctore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souza defends it well.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Doctore is taking a breather. Souza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Doctore is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
#SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doctore to get the leverage. #SUB#
Doctore 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#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doctore is looking for a kimura but Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doctore to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Doctore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souza is just riding it out for now. Doctore eventually gives up the hold.
Souza punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Doctore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Doctore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza wants to control but Doctore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Souza is staying active underneath Doctore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Souza manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doctore is aware though and is defending well.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doctore tries to advance to mount but Souza denies him. #SUB#
Doctore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doctore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Doctore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Doctore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doctore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doctore advances to full mount.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Doctore has a good base and remains in mount.
Doctore tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Doctore is working for a guillotine from mount but Souza frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Doctore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oenomaus Doctore dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Souza enables Doctore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Souza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Souza looking to control.
Doctore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doctore has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Souza!#SUB#
Doctore has control of Souza's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Souza regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Doctore looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Doctore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Doctore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Doctore works his way to his opponent's back.
#T1##SUB#
Doctore working for a choke but Souza is defending well. #SUB#
Doctore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Souza trying to get back to his feet but Doctore is in full control for now. #SUB#
Souza preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Doctore.
Souza is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Doctore off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Souza is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Doctore gets his way!
#SUB#
Doctore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2##SUB#
Doctore is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Souza tries to break free.
#SUB#
Doctore is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Souza is defending well though. Doctore let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Doctore's arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
I really don't envy Souza right now.
#SUB#
Doctore has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Souza is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Souza trying to control the action but Doctore just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Doctore is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Souza is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oenomaus Doctore!
Oenomaus Doctore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Manchester. Manchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Manchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Manchester looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into side control.
Souza wants to stand but Manchester is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza is working to tighten his grip on Manchester's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Manchester has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Manchester passes out! Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonzo Souza! |
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Event:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Horowitz throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
A nice combination there by Horowitz.
Horowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Souza walks into a jab.
Horowitz leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Horowitz loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Horowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Souza gets caught flat footed, as Horowitz shoots in with a quick 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horowitz is aware though and is defending well.
Souza controlling the position.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horowitz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horowitz uses it to pass to side control.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Horowitz prevents Souza from improving his position.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horowitz is working away from the top position though.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horowitz's back!
Souza keeps control of the position as Horowitz tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Horowitz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Horowitz is trying to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Horowitz won't enjoy being in this position. Souza looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Horowitz is tapping - it's over boys! Souza picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gonzo Souza!
In defeat, Morty Horowitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'You no MMA FIGHTER!'. |
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Event:
TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Woods clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Woods ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Woods no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now.
Souza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Woods controlling the position.
Woods looking to control.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Woods is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souza tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Charlie Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Souza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woods to the mat! Woods manages to get full guard. #T1#
Woods wants to get back to his feet but Souza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Woods is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Woods trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Woods throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Souza trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Woods is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Souza dives into side control.
Souza wants to stand but Woods has his arm trapped.
Woods is trying to control Souza's posture but Souza avoids it. #T3#
Woods tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Woods can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
Woods is not content to let Souza control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Woods shoots in and bounces Souza off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Woods is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Souza has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gonzo Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Woods tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Souza manages to move to mount!
Woods is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Woods is now in Souza's guard. A big mistake from Souza there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Souza working for submissions but it's allowed Woods to get to half guard.
Woods takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Woods looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Woods wants to take a breather but Souza is having none of it.
Souza is controlling Woods's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woods is thwarting Souza's attempts to control the position.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Woods wants to stand but Souza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woods pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Woods wants to get back to his feet.
Woods is controlling the pace.
It looks like Woods is going to stand back up.
Souza lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #T3#
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Woods is very close to passing his half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Woods trying to mount his opponent but Souza defends it.
Woods trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Woods closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Woods gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Souza regains guard.
Woods scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Woods seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Woods is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woods is working away from the top position though.
Woods wants to stand but Souza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Woods shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woods showed some decent athleticism there.
Woods working over Souza with some ground and pound. Souza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods wants to free his trapped foot but Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza wants to improve his position but Woods is controlling well.
#T1#
Woods is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Woods prevents Souza from improving his position.#SUB2#
Woods is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Souza won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Woods seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Woods trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Woods stalling away here and it's allowed Souza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Woods wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position. #SUB#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woods not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Woods would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Charlie Woods has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woods is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonzo Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Woods shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Woods happy to just control the position for now.
Woods tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Woods trying to control the position but Souza is working away. #T4#
Souza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Woods wants to stand but Souza is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Woods keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Woods! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Robertson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Robertson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Souza wanted to stand there but Robertson had control of the position.
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there #TD#
and Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Robertson didn't expect that.
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Robertson's guard. #T3#
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Souza is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Robertson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there #TD#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Souza tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Souza thows a huge punch but Robertson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Souza seems content to control.#T1#
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robertson for as long as he can get away with.
Souza works his way into full mount!
Souza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robertson?
Souza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Souza is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Souza extends the arm and Robertson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonzo Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Miguel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miguel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.
Souza with the counter takedown but Miguel avoids it easily.
Miguel fails with a takedown attempt.
Miguel tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miguel dives in and grabs Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes down on Miguel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuno Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel wants to clinch.#T1#
Miguel with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Souza counters with a takedown into side control.
Souza controlling the position.
Miguel is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Souza stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miguel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza throws a fast counter high kick but Miguel manages to duck under it in time.
Souza leaves Miguel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miguel is breathing heavily.
Souza leaves Miguel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Miguel fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Souza seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miguel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonzo Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Whittaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whittaker lands with a good body shot.
Steve Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whittaker cracks Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Whittaker.#CUT2#It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whittaker.#ROC2#Souza is rocked!
Whittaker steps in with a hook that catches Souza right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Whittaker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Souza looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Whittaker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diego cracks Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diego with a hook.
Diego swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Diego misses.
Souza moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego catches Souza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego throws out a powerful jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diego sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souza moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Souza throws a low kick but Diego moves out of range easily.
Diego misses with a series of wild punches.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.
Dan Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Souza takes one on the button.
Diego throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Souza. #BC2#
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Diego throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.#T2#
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diego.
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!
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego lunges at Souza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Souza's hand.
Diego darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Diego tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diego wants to get back to full guard.
Souza trying to control the action but Diego is working from the bottom.
Diego tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Diego trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Souza is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diego sees it coming and defends easily.
Diego wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Souza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Souza moves into full mount! Diego won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diego is surviving well by controlling Souza's body position as best he can.
Diego wants to hold on but Souza pushes him away.#T4#
Souza is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Diego can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You can see the frustration on Diego's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza biding his time, controlling Diego.
Diego wants to control his opponent's hands but Souza gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Diego dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Souza shoots for a takedown but Diego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Souza defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Souza feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Diego does it's job there.
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Souza slips under a jab from Diego.
Despite the aggression on Souza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diego misses with a hook.
Gonzo Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego managing to block the knees to the body from Souza.
Diego is trying to push Souza away but Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Souza is trying to drag Diego to the mat but Diego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Souza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diego has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diego taking a breather.
Souza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diego is defending well.
Dan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Souza.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Souza is trying to drag Diego to the mat but Diego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Souza jumps guard but Diego stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego tries to break free but Souza pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Diego tries to break the clinch but Souza is controlling the position.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diego just stands there and leans against the cage.
Souza can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
Souza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Souza has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diego smiles and moves away.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diego looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Diego shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Diego clinches with his opponent.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego is trying to break free.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souzas head.
Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diego after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Souza manages to pull guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diego's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diego trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Diego is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diego wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Diego dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Souza slips a jab from Diego.
Dan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Diego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diego jabs Souza right on the nose. Souza blinks but takes it well.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Diego.
Diego tries to work over Souza's front leg with a kick but Souza checks it.
Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diego throws out the jab.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diego's waist but Diego gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Diego swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diego to keep the fight standing.
Dan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Souza.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
#T1#
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Diego is trying to force a seperation but Souza has the dominant position.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Souza being controlled against the cage.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Souza is rocked!
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diego just stands there and leans against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diego just stands there and leans against the cage.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego lands a right hand. #T2#
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diego stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souzas head.
Dan Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Souza is trying to pull guard but Diego has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Diego manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Diego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diego tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Souza moved out of range nicely.
Diego moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSouza.
Diego punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Souza is looking for a takedown.
Diego lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Diego! |
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Event:
HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Souza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knight is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza moves nicely into side control. #ES#
Knight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knight.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Knight clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Knight. #T1#
Knight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight pushes Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Souza is rocked!
Souza jumps guard but Knight stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
A short right from Knight. #T2#
Knight lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Souza looks winded!
Knight cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Souza! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knight is unloading with more strikes now! Souza drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Knight!
Our winner, Kobe Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 19: Neich vs Elkins
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Vortmont throws a nice outside leg kick.
Albert Vortmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vortmont stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vortmont wants it to stay on the feet.
Vortmont looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vortmont misses with a body shot.
Souza tries to clinch there but Vortmont circles away.
Vortmont connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vortmont counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Souza is rocked!
Vortmont lands with a right that hurts Souza. Souza looks to clinch but Vortmont throws a short knee that drops Souza. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Albert Vortmont! |
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Event:
HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Souza has Vudaga up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Vudaga drags the fight down to the ground.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza throws a strike aimed at the side of Vudaga's head but Vudaga avoids it well.
Vudaga is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Souza politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Souza prefers to stall for the moment though.
Souza misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Souza decides to stand back up. Souza steps back and let's Vudaga get back to his feet.#CL2#
Souza forces Vudaga back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vudaga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vudaga's efforts to push away.#T1##BC#
Vudaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Souza shoots in and bounces Vudaga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vudaga is controlling Souza's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Vudaga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Souza cracks Vudaga with a solid left hand.
Souza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Vudaga is keeping the position.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Vudaga.
Souza pushes down on Vudaga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vudaga is trying to stand up here but Souza is controlling him well.
Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vudaga is bucking up trying to escape but Souza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Vudaga just holding on.
Vudaga wants to try and get back to his feet.
Souza lands a nice shot to the head.
Souza wants to control but instead Vudaga manages to regain half guard.
Vudaga is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vudaga wants to get back to full guard but Souza has passed into side control.
Vudaga is breathing heavily.
Souza cracks Vudaga with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Vudaga tries to improve position but can't.
Souza moves into full mount!
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza with a couple of short strikes.
Souza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Souza working Vudaga over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Vudaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Souza gets a clinch. #TD2#
Souza pulls guard successfully.
Souza controls Vudaga momentarily but Vudaga frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza seems keen to control Vudaga's posture.
Gonzo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vudaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza pulls Vudaga in close to his closed guard and prevents Vudaga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vudaga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Souza wants to sweep here but Vudaga controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Souza stops Vudaga from standing up.
Souza distracts Vudaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vudaga is looking to sweep but instead, Souza has passed into half guard.
Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Souza with shots to the head and body - Vudaga looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2##SUB2#
Souza has control of Vudaga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vudaga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vudaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Souza looking to ground and pound but Vudaga is blocking nicely.
Vudaga manages to control the position for a moment.
Vudaga is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Vudaga reaches up to try and control the position but Souza seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Vudaga rolls and tries to escape and now Souza has his back!
Vudaga trying to control the hands but Souza breaks the grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Vudaga's body.
Vudaga looking very determined here, making life difficult for Souza.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza struggling to land strikes to the head as Vudaga covers up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Souza has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vudaga! Can he survive? No! He's out! Souza gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gonzo Souza!
Mawute Vudaga was interviewed post fight and said 'This is but a speedbump in my life of many. Tonight we mourn and tomorrow we go again.'. |
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Event:
HFC 4: Ramsay vs O Mochain
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Indian Boy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Indian Boy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Souza quickly recovers to half guard.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Indian Boy is working away from the top position though.
Indian Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Indian Boy trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Souza is concentrating on defense, preventing Indian Boy from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to kick Indian Boy off but Indian Boy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Indian Boy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Indian Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Indian Boy from controlling successfully.
Indian Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souza is pulling down on Indian Boy's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Souza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Indian Boy has his hands clasped together but Souza extends and breaks Indian Boy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Souza.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonzo Souza! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Sigler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza walks into a jab.
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza tried to score with a low kick but Sigler checks it.
Sigler is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
A lazy body kick from Sigler #TD#
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Souza pushes down on Sigler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sigler is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Souza in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Souza tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sigler is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza prevents Sigler from improving his position.
Souza is looking to advance position but Sigler won't allow it.
Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souza is thwarting Sigler's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Sigler takes the fight into the clinch.
Sigler stalls. #BC2#
Sigler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Sigler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souza pushes down on Sigler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Souza passes to side control.
Souza wants to stand but Sigler has his arm trapped.
Sigler is looking to reverse the position.
Souza is staying tight to Sigler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sigler tries to buck Souza off but Souza is having none of it.#SUB#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Sigler is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Souza is working to tighten his grip on Sigler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sigler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Sigler passes out! Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gonzo Souza! |
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