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Round 1
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Round 2
The finish from @PatrickyPitbull in slow motion 👀Pitbull moves in and de Souza attempts to respond with a flying knee. Pitbull again pressures de Souza back toward the fence and fires a low kick followed by a combination upstairs. Pitbull attempts a flying knee of his own, but de Souza is hip to it and moves out of danger. The high kick by Pitbull is blocked. Pitbull follows it up with a spinning back kick that pushes de Souza against the cage and the two fighters exchange strikes until the bell sounds.
Round 3
Former Bellator lightweight world champion Patricky Pitbull returned to the legendary Saitama Super Arena in Japan for a showdown with RIZIN lightweight titleholder Roberto de Souza at Bellator x RIZIN 2. Official Result: Patricky Pitbull def. Roberto de Souza via TKO (leg kick) at 0:49 of Round 3
Check Out Highlights From Patricky Pitbull vs. Roberto de Souza at Bellator x RIZIN 2 Below:
Patricky Pitbull puts on the pressure early as de Souza circles along the outside of the cage. De Souza lands a leg kick as Pitbull continues to size up his opponent. De Souza lands another leg kick and follows it up with a right hand that misses the mark. Pitbull lands a leg kick of his own. De Souza goes high with the head kick. Pitbull closes the distance and de Souza attempts a takedown but quickly gives up on it. Calf kick by Pitbull. A combination from Pitbull glances off de Souza.
Pitbull throws a flying knee that appears to connect, sending de Souza down to the mat. Pitbull moves in for the kill, but thinks twice about it and backs off, allowing de Souza to get back to his feet just as the round comes to a close.
Pitbull throws a flying knee that appears to connect, sending de Souza down to the mat. Pitbull moves in for the kill, but thinks twice about it and backs off, allowing de Souza to get back to his feet just as the round comes to a close.
Pitbull throws a flying knee that appears to connect, sending de Souza down to the mat. Pitbull moves in for the kill, but thinks twice about it and backs off, allowing de Souza to get back to his feet just as the round comes to a close.
Pitbull throws a flying knee that appears to connect, sending de Souza down to the mat. Pitbull moves in for the kill, but thinks twice about it and backs off, allowing de Souza to get back to his feet just as the round comes to a close.