PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sex Dwarf. Assassin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Souza
vs
Assassin

162 cm
25
146 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
30
140 lbs
23 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donaldo Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lager Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza gets a double leg takedown into Assassin's guard.
Souza preventing the sweep.

Assassin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Assassin looking for a guillotine here but Souza defends easily.

Assassin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assassin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Assassin looking for a sweep. Not yet Assassin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Assassin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Assassin for as long as he can get away with.
Assassin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souza.
Assassin wants to control but Souza passes easily into half guard.
Assassin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Souza manages to mount him!
Assassin tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin tries to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Assassin can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza manages to capitalize on a mistake by Assassin to take his back!
Souza has the hooks in. Assassin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Souza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Assassin is defending well though. Souza let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Assassin staying busy and making it hard for Souza to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin turns into Souza and is now in his guard.
Souza looking to control.
Souza wants to sweep here but Assassin controlling him for the moment.
Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Assassin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Assassin scoring with some ground and pound.
Assassin tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Assassin.
Souza pulls Assassin in close to prevent any damage.
Assassin throws an elbow that misses. Souza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Souza!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Assassin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.

Souza has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Assassin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Souza is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Assassin pulls down on the head and he's put Souza to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lager Assassin!
Lager Assassin is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lager Assassin waved his t-shirt featuring GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS's logo in front of the cameras.