At PFL 4, Antonio Carlos Jr took on Bruce Souto in an eliminator match for the semi-final playoffs for the season.
PFL 4: Antonio Carlos Jr vs Bruce Souto
Round 1
Souto opens the bout with heavy leg kicks. Another big one from Souto. Very strategic use of leg kicks by Souto. Body shot attempt by Carlos before shooting in with a single leg takedown. Carlos traps Souto’s arm and throws a flurry of punches from half guard. Souto trying to get back up off the cage. Carlos has the underhook here. Another single leg attempt by Carlos but didn’t get it.
Round 2
Souto continues his use of kicks. A big overhand right from Souto. Carlos works his way in with punches into getting a over-unders. Carlos hits a knee to the body before taking Souto to the ground. The two take the fight back up as Carlos goes for a single underhook again.
Round 3
Souto opens the round with a heavy leg kick on the outside. Now Carlos lands a body kick. Souto trying to up the pressure but gives up over-under position against the cage. Multiple knees being thrown in the close range. Carlos tries to get Souto’s back but he’s able to get away against the cage. Referee breaks them up. Carlos goes for a double leg takedown and gets the back as Souto tried to get up. Carlos trips him back to the ground landing in guard before the bell.
Official Result: Antonio Carlos Jr defeats Bruce Souto via unanimous decision (30-27).
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