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Rene Sousa is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and one of the 16 contestants on FloGrappling’s reality TV show, Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos. Born on March 1, 1997 and training out of Bethlehem, PA, Sousa is a brown belt under Zach Maslany and JM Holland and represents 10th Planet. A former Division III collegiate wrestler, Sousa is best known for his buggy choke submission.

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Rene Sousa Wants All The Buggy Chokes At No-Gi Worlds

Dec 9, 2022

Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge star Rene Sousa is looking to put a stamp on an incredible year.

    Rene Sousa Wants All The Buggy Chokes At No-Gi Worlds
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    Rene Sousa Wants All The Buggy Chokes At No-Gi Worlds

    Dec 9, 2022

    Fired Up Rene Sousa Catches Kneebar vs Leg Locker Kieran Kichuk
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    Fired Up Rene Sousa Catches Kneebar vs Leg Locker Kieran Kichuk

    Mar 15, 2023

    Grappling Bulletin: The Day Of The Underdog At Tezos WNO: Pena vs Rodriguez
    Grappling Bulletin: The Day Of The Underdog At Tezos WNO: Pena vs Rodriguez

    Feb 27, 2023

    Pena Wins Controversial Decision vs Nicky Rod, Marinho Defends Belt
    Pena Wins Controversial Decision vs Nicky Rod, Marinho Defends Belt

    Feb 27, 2023

    Rene Sousa Breaks Down His Submission Victory At Tezos WNO
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    Rene Sousa Breaks Down His Submission Victory At Tezos WNO

    Feb 26, 2023

    Tezos WNO: Pedro Marinho mantém cinturão; Preguiça vence Nicky Rod
    Tezos WNO: Pedro Marinho mantém cinturão; Preguiça vence Nicky Rod

    Feb 26, 2023

    Results | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez
    Results | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Feb 26, 2023

    Replay: Tezos WNO Pena vs Rodriguez | Feb 25 @ 5 PM
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    Replay: Tezos WNO Pena vs Rodriguez | Feb 25 @ 5 PM

    Feb 26, 2023

    Rene Sousa vs Kieran Kichuk Tezos WNO Pena vs Rodriguez
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    Rene Sousa vs Kieran Kichuk Tezos WNO Pena vs Rodriguez

    Feb 26, 2023

    Tezos WNO Pena vs Rodriguez
    Tezos WNO Pena vs Rodriguez

    Oct 4, 2022

    The Ultimate Guide To Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez
    The Ultimate Guide To Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Feb 25, 2023

    Pros Predict | Tezos WNO: Pena vs Rodriguez
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    Pros Predict | Tezos WNO: Pena vs Rodriguez

    Feb 25, 2023

    Updated Betting Lines | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez
    Updated Betting Lines | Tezos WNO: Felipe Pena vs Nick Rodriguez

    Feb 25, 2023

    Rene Sousa: 'The Buggy Choke Will Still Be Around, But It's Not Going To Be My A-Game'
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    Rene Sousa: 'The Buggy Choke Will Still Be Around, But It's Not Going To Be My A-Game'

    Feb 24, 2023

    Nicky Rod substitui Gordon Ryan em luta contra Felipe Pena no Tezos WNO
    Nicky Rod substitui Gordon Ryan em luta contra Felipe Pena no Tezos WNO

    Feb 24, 2023

    All Access: Nicky Rod Arrives To Replace Gordon Ryan Against Felipe Pena
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    All Access: Nicky Rod Arrives To Replace Gordon Ryan Against Felipe Pena

    Feb 24, 2023