Cara de Sapato confirms favoritism, beats Bruce Souto in a Brazilian duel and guarantees a place in the PFL semifinals

C. de Sapato (photo) beat B. Souto in a Brazilian duel in the PFL. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube PFL

With the aim of defending the title won in the previous season, Antonio Shoe Guy confirmed his 'passport' for the semi-finals of the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg.). In a Brazilian duel with Bruce Souto, the man from Paraíba adopted a strategy and won with a unanimous decision from the judges. The fight was valid for the main card of PFL #4 2022, which took place this Friday (17).

With this, the former UFC fighter achieved his fourth consecutive victory – the sixth without losing. Antônio now has a record of 15 triumphs, five setbacks and two unsuccessful fights. In the duel, Shoe Face he was superior and made use of the fences to avoid taking risks against Souto, who managed to repel the approaches and prevented the current champion's progression in jiu-jitsu.

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Bruce already feels the 'bitter taste' of the second defeat in a series and does not move on to the next stage. The 'Soldier of Christ', as he is known, has a record of 15 positive results and five negative results in his career in MMA.

The fight

Bruce had the first initiative and was already showing that he was looking to explore knee kicks. Already Shoe Face he kept his distance and applied blows to the waistline to open gaps in his compatriot's striking. Antônio attacked his legs and got the initial takedown, already in half guard. The Paraíba native, however, saw Souto defend his positions well and return to his feet.

In the second round, the exchange became frank in the opening minute, but Shoe Face He used the strategy to attack his legs in search of a grappling fight. Bruce, however, knew how to reject the current champion's attempts and remained standing.

Finally, in the third and final round, Antônio confirmed his victory by playing on the fence and using punches at close range. The former UFC fighter still fell in the final stretch, guaranteeing his triumph and participation in the semi-finals of the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg).

PFL 2022 Results #4

MAIN CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Alexander Martinez defeated Clay Collard via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Antonio Shoe Guy derrotou bruce souto in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeated Raush Manfio in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Jeremy Stephens defeated Myles Price via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Omari Akhmedov defeated Teodoras Aukstuolis via submission (choke) at 2m50s of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Natan schulte defeated Marcin Held via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Delan Monte defeated Emiliano Sordi by technical knockout (punches) at 1m32s of R1

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Rob Wilkinson defeated Viktor Pesta by technical knockout (punches) at 3:03 of R3

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Josh Silveira defeated Martin Hamlet by technical knockout (punches) at 3:27 of R1

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Nate Jennerman submitted Jake Childers with a rear naked choke 2m from R2

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