PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thats Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sympton Of The Universe - Black Sabbath. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Souza
vs
Show

186 cm
19
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thats Show!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Show.
Souza tries to bum rush Show with a series of wild strikes but Show uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Souza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Show is working away.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Show is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Show gets back to full guard.
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Show is keeping the position for now.
Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Show's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Show trying to strike off his back.

Show escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Show manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Show manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Show keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Show.
Show moves out of range as Souza throws a body kick.
Show tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Souza takes a swing at Show's ribcage but misses.

Show closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Show tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Show is trying to pull guard but Souza has him pressed against the cage.

Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Show looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Show.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Show.
Show fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Souza avoids it really well and circles away.

Souza closes the distance and pushes Show back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Show breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Show slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Show tries to clinch up.
Show shoots in but no luck this time.

Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Show's guard.
Show wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Souza drops back looking for a leg! Show is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Show manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Show's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Souza gets to his feet - Show follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Souza scores a takedown into full mount!
Souza tries to control but Show wriggling away.
Show tries to hold on but Souza postures up.
Souza controlling the pace for now.
Show wants to control but Souza is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Show bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Show is breathing heavily.
Show looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souza wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souza wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Souza passes Show's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show is looking to improve his position.
Show has hold of Souza's hands but Souza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Show won't allow Souza to pass to mount.
Show tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Souza has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Souza wants to finish this one by submission but Show is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Souza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking to finish Show with some ground and pound. This is bad for Show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza lands a big elbow.
Souza breaks from Show's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza wants to control the pace but Show is squirming around nicely.
The referee warns Show that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Show tries to lock up and control but Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Souza with good strikes from the mount here!
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Souza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Show tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Show somewhat.
Show fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Show closes the distance and clinches.
Show wants to get back to striking at distance but Souza won't allow it.
Show is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Show displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souza up against the cage.
Show takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Show escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Show.
Show misses with a two punch combination.
Show avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Show avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Show's shoulder, as Show tries to avoid the shot.
Show misses with a wild combination.
Souza tries to clinch but Show moves out of range.
Show throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Show moves out of range easily.

Show fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Show prevents Souza from breaking the clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Show turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Show wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza avoiding damage as Show throws knees to the body.
Show prevents a takedown attempt there.
Show lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Souza wants a takedown.

Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Show or perhaps it was just good defense by Souza which made him look bad.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Show saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza tries for a takedown but Show sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Show moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza taking a breather.
Show has Souza pushed against the cage.

Show breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Show fails with the takedown

and Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Souza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Show regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Show is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thats Show comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Souza!
Rafael Souza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.