Post by The Sandmen on Jul 10, 2017 12:02:47 GMT -5
Livia Renata Souza looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Alexa Grasso doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good movement from Souza
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Grasso is holding Livia Renata Souza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Livia Renata Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Souza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Livia Renata Souza! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Livia Renata Souza doesn't defend himself!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Souza struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso hovers above Souza
Good punches to Souza's body.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza works on the ground with his fingers over Grasso's face
Grasso shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls him over and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Alexa Grasso isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Souza locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Alexa Grasso unil he can pull his arm free! Grasso lost his dominant position.
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Grasso leans and gets Livia Renata Souza's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Souza struggles and frees his leg!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to free his leg
Alexa Grasso uses some of his skill by jumping out of Souza's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Livia Renata Souza creates enough space to control Alexa Grasso's leg.
Yuji Shimada has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits Souza ribs hard
Alexa Grasso tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Souza is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Souza uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Souza is moving on the ground...
Grasso tries to counter Souza's moves on the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso tries to jump to side mount.
Livia Renata Souza closed his guard around Alexa Grasso.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Alexa Grasso
that stun Souza.
Souza is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Grasso is smart enough to block that one.
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Livia Renata Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso tries to jump to side mount.
Livia Renata Souza closed his guard around Alexa Grasso.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Souza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Souza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Good looking punches from Alexa Grasso on the ground
They could take their toll on Souza.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Livia Renata Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Alexa Grasso throws his leg over Livia Renata Souza's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Alexa Grasso's rear naked choke attempt!
Livia Renata Souza frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Alexa Grasso and ends up on top!
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Good looking punches from Alexa Grasso on the ground
They could take their toll on Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Livia Renata Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Souza hold his own hand and breaks Grasso's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Alexa Grasso.
Livia Renata Souza is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Livia Renata Souza in his guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Livia Renata Souza is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close his guard around Souza
He succeeds!
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Livia Renata Souza tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Livia Renata Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Livia Renata Souza is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Livia Renata Souza is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Grasso put Livia Renata Souza in closed guard.
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Livia Renata Souza down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Livia Renata Souza shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Livia Renata Souza breaks that americana attempt!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls him over and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has Grasso controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Souza control.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Souza has given his back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Souza struggles in the ground trying to break Grasso's control
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Livia Renata Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Souza's chin
Souza's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Souza with a double overhooks!
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Souza!
Grasso blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Livia Renata Souza is measuring Grasso with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Souza is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Livia Renata Souza
Souza seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Livia Renata Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing Souza to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Livia Renata Souza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Grasso blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Souza's guard.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso breaks the closed guard of Livia Renata Souza and moves to half guard
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Stand up! This is what Grasso's cornermen are shouting. Livia Renata Souza is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Livia Renata Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has Grasso controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Souza control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Grasso struggles on the ground and tries to break Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso is in Souza open guard now
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso hovers above Souza
Good punches to Souza's body.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso moves on the ground
Alexa Grasso moves to side mount
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to show some ground skills
Grasso uses his strength to keep Grasso at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Grasso is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Livia Renata Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing Souza to pull guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Souza.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Grasso tries to escape from closed guard...
Grasso struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso hovers above Souza
Good punches to Souza's body.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to open up Livia Renata Souza's defense faking a few punches.
Livia Renata Souza wraps his arms around Grasso's arms and counters the punches.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Grasso knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Souza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises Souza!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Souza looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Souza measures the resilience of Grasso's chin with an uppercut while Grasso lands some great crosses.
Livia Renata Souza is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Livia Renata Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexa Grasso sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Livia Renata Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Grasso into his guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to posture up and open Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso forces Livia Renata Souza to open his guard.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Grasso throws a few hammer fists to the face of Livia Renata Souza
Solid shots!
Souza has a small cut in his Mouth
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Grasso launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Livia Renata Souza is not able to stop Souza ground skills and Alexa Grasso moves to side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza launches a few weak punches
Grasso blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Livia Renata Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has given his back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexa Grasso has one hook in!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza with one hook in
Souza has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Souza is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Souza launches a kick
but Alexa Grasso avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Grasso pushes Livia Renata Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Livia Renata Souza! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Souza's body! He's holding his side
Alexa Grasso throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Souza's chin! That stops Souza in his tracks!
Souza moves forward looking for some action
Alexa Grasso struggles a bit before breaking Souza's attemp of grappling
Alexa Grasso and Souza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Livia Renata Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexa Grasso sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexa Grasso shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Livia Renata Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Grasso into his guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Grasso steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Grasso positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Souza's being punished here!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso is looking to pass Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Souza launches a few weak punches
Grasso blocks them effectively.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Souza is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Souza moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Livia Renata Souza
whizzes past Grasso.
Souza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on his feet.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Grasso tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Grasso is clinching with Souza.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Livia Renata Souza pushes away Grasso trying to keep the fight at striking range
Grasso doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Livia Renata Souza
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Grasso is launching some bone breaking punches to Souza's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Livia Renata Souza's eyes.
Livia Renata Souza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Grasso is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Livia Renata Souza slightly pushes Grasso into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Souza wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Grasso wants nothing of that and pushes Souza.
Souza steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Livia Renata Souza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Grasso blocks that. It was easy!
Souza clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Alexa Grasso
Souza checks it.
Grasso is holding Livia Renata Souza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Livia Renata Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Souza's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso throws a few hammer fists to the face of Livia Renata Souza
Solid shots!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has given his back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexa Grasso has one hook in!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza with one hook in
Grasso has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Souza.
Souza uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza with one hook in
Souza is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Souza has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Livia Renata Souza uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Livia Renata Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Grasso feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Souza's Chin is beginning to swell
Souza grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Grasso struggles... Livia Renata Souza is unable to take him down
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso launches a furious hook!
That hits Souza's chin like a wrecking ball! Souza loses balance and goes to the mat.
Grasso is standing while Souza is on the ground on his back
Alexa Grasso steps back and allows Souza to get back to his feet.
Livia Renata Souza is on his feet again.
Souza has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Livia Renata Souza is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Souza follows Alexa Grasso
Grasso fakes a move.
Terrible one sided match... Souza was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexa Grasso caliber.
Livia Renata Souza attempts a sweep single...
Livia Renata Souza catches Alexa Grasso's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Souza.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Grasso leans and gets Livia Renata Souza's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Alexa Grasso, but it's close.
Judge: Livia Renata Souza 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Alexa Grasso 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Livia Renata Souza 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Alexa Grasso 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Livia Renata Souza 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Alexa Grasso 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Livia Renata Souza
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/10 (10%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1005 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/42 (86%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 993 s
He. Him. His. Himself.
Alexa Grasso doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Good movement from Souza
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Grasso is holding Livia Renata Souza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Livia Renata Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Souza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Livia Renata Souza! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Livia Renata Souza doesn't defend himself!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Souza struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso hovers above Souza
Good punches to Souza's body.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Grasso's moves.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza works on the ground with his fingers over Grasso's face
Grasso shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls him over and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Alexa Grasso isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Souza locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Alexa Grasso unil he can pull his arm free! Grasso lost his dominant position.
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Grasso leans and gets Livia Renata Souza's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Souza struggles and frees his leg!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to free his leg
Alexa Grasso uses some of his skill by jumping out of Souza's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Livia Renata Souza creates enough space to control Alexa Grasso's leg.
Yuji Shimada has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Grasso throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Alexa Grasso tries a hook to the body
and hits Souza ribs hard
Alexa Grasso tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Souza is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Souza uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Souza is moving on the ground...
Grasso tries to counter Souza's moves on the ground.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso tries to jump to side mount.
Livia Renata Souza closed his guard around Alexa Grasso.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from Alexa Grasso
that stun Souza.
Souza is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Grasso is smart enough to block that one.
Grasso fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Livia Renata Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso tries to jump to side mount.
Livia Renata Souza closed his guard around Alexa Grasso.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and shows Alexa Grasso a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Souza's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Souza is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Good looking punches from Alexa Grasso on the ground
They could take their toll on Souza.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Livia Renata Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Alexa Grasso throws his leg over Livia Renata Souza's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Alexa Grasso's rear naked choke attempt!
Livia Renata Souza frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Alexa Grasso and ends up on top!
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Good looking punches from Alexa Grasso on the ground
They could take their toll on Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Livia Renata Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Souza hold his own hand and breaks Grasso's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Alexa Grasso.
Livia Renata Souza is in side mount over Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso attempts to trap Livia Renata Souza in his guard.
Alexa Grasso manages to switch to full guard.
Livia Renata Souza is in open guard over Grasso
Grasso tries to close his guard around Souza
He succeeds!
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Livia Renata Souza tries to pass Alexa Grasso's guard...
Livia Renata Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Livia Renata Souza is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Livia Renata Souza is in half guard over Grasso
Alexa Grasso tries to close the guard.
Grasso put Livia Renata Souza in closed guard.
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alexa Grasso pushes Livia Renata Souza down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Livia Renata Souza shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Livia Renata Souza breaks that americana attempt!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls him over and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has Grasso controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Souza control.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Souza has given his back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Souza struggles in the ground trying to break Grasso's control
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Livia Renata Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alexa Grasso jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Souza's chin
Souza's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Grasso moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Souza with a double overhooks!
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Souza!
Grasso blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Livia Renata Souza is measuring Grasso with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Souza is holding Alexa Grasso's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexa Grasso shows great balance while pushing away Livia Renata Souza
Souza seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Livia Renata Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing Souza to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Livia Renata Souza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Grasso blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Souza's guard.
Grasso tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso breaks the closed guard of Livia Renata Souza and moves to half guard
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Stand up! This is what Grasso's cornermen are shouting. Livia Renata Souza is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to better his position on the ground...
Grasso is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Livia Renata Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has Grasso controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Grasso is unable to move under Souza control.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Grasso struggles on the ground and tries to break Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso is in Souza open guard now
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso hovers above Souza
Good punches to Souza's body.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso moves on the ground
Alexa Grasso moves to side mount
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to show some ground skills
Grasso uses his strength to keep Grasso at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Grasso is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Livia Renata Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Grasso won't budge, forcing Souza to pull guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso aggressively and repeatedly punches Souza.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Grasso tries to escape from closed guard...
Grasso struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso tries to pass Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza attempts to trap Alexa Grasso in his guard.
Alexa Grasso keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso hovers above Souza
Good punches to Souza's body.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to open up Livia Renata Souza's defense faking a few punches.
Livia Renata Souza wraps his arms around Grasso's arms and counters the punches.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to mount Livia Renata Souza...
Alexa Grasso slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Grasso knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Souza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
A right hand from Alexa Grasso
surprises Souza!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Souza looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexa Grasso's punches
Souza measures the resilience of Grasso's chin with an uppercut while Grasso lands some great crosses.
Livia Renata Souza is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Livia Renata Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexa Grasso sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Alexa Grasso looks to counter!
Alexa Grasso shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Livia Renata Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Grasso into his guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to posture up and open Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso forces Livia Renata Souza to open his guard.
Alexa Grasso is in open guard over Souza
Grasso moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Grasso throws a few hammer fists to the face of Livia Renata Souza
Solid shots!
Souza has a small cut in his Mouth
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Grasso is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Grasso launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Livia Renata Souza is not able to stop Souza ground skills and Alexa Grasso moves to side mount!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza launches a few weak punches
Grasso blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to stand up!
Grasso doesn't allow him!
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls Livia Renata Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has given his back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexa Grasso has one hook in!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza with one hook in
Souza has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Souza is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Souza launches a kick
but Alexa Grasso avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Grasso pushes Livia Renata Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Alexa Grasso fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Livia Renata Souza! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Crushing shot to Souza's body! He's holding his side
Alexa Grasso throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Souza's chin! That stops Souza in his tracks!
Souza moves forward looking for some action
Alexa Grasso struggles a bit before breaking Souza's attemp of grappling
Alexa Grasso and Souza engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Livia Renata Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alexa Grasso sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alexa Grasso shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Livia Renata Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Grasso into his guard.
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Grasso steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Grasso positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Souza's being punished here!
Alexa Grasso is in closed guard over Souza
Alexa Grasso is looking to pass Livia Renata Souza's guard...
Alexa Grasso gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Alexa Grasso is in half guard over Souza
Souza launches a few weak punches
Grasso blocks them effectively.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Souza is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Souza moves backwards and Alexa Grasso is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Livia Renata Souza
whizzes past Grasso.
Souza fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Grasso sprawls and remains on his feet.
Souza misses a step and Alexa Grasso sees an opportunity to counter him!
Grasso tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Grasso is clinching with Souza.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Livia Renata Souza pushes away Grasso trying to keep the fight at striking range
Grasso doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Livia Renata Souza
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Grasso is launching some bone breaking punches to Souza's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Livia Renata Souza's eyes.
Livia Renata Souza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Grasso is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Livia Renata Souza slightly pushes Grasso into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Souza wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Grasso wants nothing of that and pushes Souza.
Souza steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Livia Renata Souza fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Grasso blocks that. It was easy!
Souza clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexa Grasso to fight back!
Solid kick to the leg from Alexa Grasso
Souza checks it.
Grasso is holding Livia Renata Souza's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Livia Renata Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Souza's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Alexa Grasso is in side mount over Livia Renata Souza
Alexa Grasso looks to pass to mount...
Grasso slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Livia Renata Souza.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexa Grasso doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso throws a few hammer fists to the face of Livia Renata Souza
Solid shots!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Grasso tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexa Grasso controls the situation despite Livia Renata Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Livia Renata Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Alexa Grasso in his guard...
Alexa Grasso rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza
Souza has given his back to Alexa Grasso who is trying to get one hook in!
Alexa Grasso has one hook in!
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza with one hook in
Grasso has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Souza.
Souza uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Grasso is in rear mount over Souza with one hook in
Souza is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Souza has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Livia Renata Souza uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Livia Renata Souza. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Grasso feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Souza's Chin is beginning to swell
Souza grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Grasso struggles... Livia Renata Souza is unable to take him down
Grasso is trying to counter now!
Grasso launches a furious hook!
That hits Souza's chin like a wrecking ball! Souza loses balance and goes to the mat.
Grasso is standing while Souza is on the ground on his back
Alexa Grasso steps back and allows Souza to get back to his feet.
Livia Renata Souza is on his feet again.
Souza has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Livia Renata Souza is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Souza follows Alexa Grasso
Grasso fakes a move.
Terrible one sided match... Souza was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexa Grasso caliber.
Livia Renata Souza attempts a sweep single...
Livia Renata Souza catches Alexa Grasso's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Souza.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Grasso leans and gets Livia Renata Souza's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Livia Renata Souza is in closed guard over Grasso
Souza is in closed guard... Grasso tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Livia Renata Souza!
Alexa Grasso is in full mount over Livia Renata Souza
Souza tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexa Grasso is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Alexa Grasso, but it's close.
Judge: Livia Renata Souza 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Alexa Grasso 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Livia Renata Souza 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Alexa Grasso 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Livia Renata Souza 9 9 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Alexa Grasso 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Winner is Alexa Grasso by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Livia Renata Souza
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/10 (10%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1005 s
Statistics: Alexa Grasso
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 36/42 (86%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 993 s
He. Him. His. Himself.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!