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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Soares de Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Schneider is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Soares de Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Schneider does no damage.
Soares de Sousa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Schneider throws a series of punches but Soares de Sousa moves out of range.
Soares de Sousa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schneider throws a series of punches but Soares de Sousa moves out of range.
Schneider fails to land with a series of punches.
Schneider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schneider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares de Sousa.
Soares de Sousa slips a jab and a cross from Schneider.
John Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soares de Sousa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schneider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soares de Sousa backs up against the cage.
Schneider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares de Sousa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares de Sousa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schneider to the mat! Schneider manages to get full guard.
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schneider working for submissions but it's allowed Soares de Sousa to get to half guard.
Soares de Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schneider defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schneider keeping full guard, as Soares de Sousa tries to pass.
Schneider is looking for a triangle but Soares de Sousa pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soares de Sousa looking to pass the guard.
Soares de Sousa won't allow Schneider to sweep him here.
Soares de Sousa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soares de Sousa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schneider is proving hard to escape from.
Schneider has his foot on Soares de Sousa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soares de Sousa works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares de Sousa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soares de Sousa has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soares de Sousa defends well.
Schneider is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soares de Sousa is aware though and is defending well.
Schneider keeping full guard, as Soares de Sousa tries to pass.
Soares de Sousa tries to stand but Schneider is controlling from the bottom.
Schneider has his foot on Soares de Sousa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soares de Sousa works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soares de Sousa stands and steps away. Schneider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schneider fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Schneider does no damage.
Soares de Sousa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schneider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Soares de Sousa is looking to stand up but Schneider won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider looking for a guillotine here but Soares de Sousa defends easily.
Schneider had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Soares de Sousa is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Schneider Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Soares de Sousa's back instead.
Soares de Sousa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schneider's guard. Nice work there by Soares de Sousa.
Schneider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soares de Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soares de Sousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schneider working for a triangle but Soares de Sousa defends it easily.
Soares de Sousa stands up from Schneider's guard - Soares de Sousa perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider swinging wilding here.
A combination from Schneider does no damage.
Soares de Sousa takes the fight into the clinch.
Schneider is trying to drag Soares de Sousa to the mat but Soares de Sousa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schneider tries to score a body lock takedown but Soares de Sousa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schneider goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soares de Sousa prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soares de Sousa is pressed up against the cage. Schneider has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soares de Sousa down to the mat. Soares de Sousa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soares de Sousa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soares de Sousa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Schneider dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soares de Sousa doesn't manage to clinch there - Schneider circles away.
Schneider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soares de Sousa is looking to slow Schneider down with leg kicks.
Schneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soares de Sousa circles away quickly and effectively.
Schneider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soares de Sousa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schneider fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares de Sousa misses with a series of wild punches.
Schneider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares de Sousa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares de Sousa.
Schneider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares de Sousa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schneider misses with a combination
and Soares de Sousa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soares de Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider looking for a takedown.
Schneider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soares de Sousa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schneider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soares de Sousa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schneider's guard now.
Schneider has his foot on Soares de Sousa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soares de Sousa works his way back into a safe position though.
Soares de Sousa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soares de Sousa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schneider knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider tries to buck Soares de Sousa off but Soares de Sousa is having none of it.
Schneider is working hard here to advance position.
Soares de Sousa tries for a kimura but Schneider is defending well.
Schneider tries to bench press Soares de Sousa off him but Soares de Sousa keeps the position.
Schneider is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soares de Sousa off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schneider working for the choke.
Soares de Sousa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Soares de Sousa tries to escape the position.
Soares de Sousa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schneider's arms.
Soares de Sousa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soares de Sousa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soares de Sousa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soares de Sousa gets underhooks to prevent Schneider's takedown attempt.
Soares de Sousa prevents the takedown attempt.
Schneider wants a takedown but no success here.
Schneider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares de Sousa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares de Sousa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schneider.
Soares de Sousa leaning against his opponent.
Schneider tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schneider is working for takedown but Soares de Sousa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soares de Sousa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schneider's defenses.
Schneider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares de Sousa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schneider wants a takedown.
Schneider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schneider stops Soares de Sousa from getting back to his feet.
Soares de Sousa wants to improve his position but Schneider is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soares de Sousa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soares de Sousa dives on top into guard.
Soares de Sousa stands up and waves to Schneider to follow him.
Schneider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soares de Sousa counters with a big head kick but Schneider shrugs it off.
Schneider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soares de Sousa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schneider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soares de Sousa counters by clinching up.
Schneider is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Schneider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soares de Sousa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soares de Sousa tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schneider swats away the attempt to clinch by Soares de Sousa.
Schneider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schneider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares de Sousa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schneider thinking.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soares de Sousa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soares de Sousa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Schneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schneider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soares de Sousa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schneider tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soares de Sousa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schneider has him pressed against the cage.
Schneider is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soares de Sousa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soares de Sousa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schneider.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneider has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soares de Sousa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soares de Sousa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Schneider tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soares de Sousa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Soares de Sousa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schneider throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schneider takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schneider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soares de Sousa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soares de Sousa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Schneider really felt that one!
Schneider lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Soares de Sousa scoring well with a low kick there.
Schneider throws a combination that misses
and Soares de Sousa moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Soares de Sousa.
Schneider can't get the takedown.
Schneider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soares de Sousa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schneider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soares de Sousa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schneider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soares de Sousa moves into the clinch.
Soares de Sousa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schneider regains guard immediately.
Soares de Sousa gets to his feet - Schneider follows without any prompting.
Schneider misses with a combination
and Soares de Sousa moves into the clinch.
Schneider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Soares de Sousa moves into full guard.
Soares de Sousa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schneider drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schneider jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schneider thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
John Schneider overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soares de Sousa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schneider wants to pass the guard but Soares de Sousa is keeping the position.
Soares de Sousa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schneider defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schneider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soares de Sousa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares de Sousa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schneider is one step ahead there.
Schneider drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soares de Sousa dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soares de Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soares de Sousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soares de Sousa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schneider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soares de Sousa passes Schneider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schneider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
Schneider looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schneider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares de Sousa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Schneider throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soares de Sousa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schneider's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soares de Sousa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soares de Sousa looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schneider has a closed guard, preventing Soares de Sousa from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Soares de Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soares de Sousa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Soares de Sousa!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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