PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nixy Souch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stallone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Souch
vs
Stallone

190 cm
22
182 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

174 cm
29
177 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nixy Souch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sly Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stallone circles away.
Nixy Souch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stallone counters by clinching up.
Come on Stallone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Souch tries for a takedown but Stallone manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixy Souch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Souch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stallone walks away with a smile on his face. Souch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souch fails with the takedown.
Souch shoots in for a takedown but Stallone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souch darts in looking for a takedown but Stallone gets double underhooks and turns Souch into the cage.
Stallone tries to counter with a clinch but Souch shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souch with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stallone counters by moving into the clinch.
Stallone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stallone.
Souch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallone prevents it.
Stallone landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallone gets through Souch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souch tries to throw a body punch but Stallone avoids it by throwing Souch back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Stallone to work.
Souch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stallone is defending well.
Good body shot from Stallone.
Souch has had enough of the clinch but Stallone keeps him there for the moment.
Souch working aggressively here.
Stallone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Souch is trying to force a seperation but Stallone has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souch misses with some punches.
Stallone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souch up against the cage.
Souch is trying to break free.
Stallone has Souch pressed against the cage, preventing Souch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Souch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Souch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stallone has Souch pressed against the cage, preventing Souch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stallone lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Souch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stallone scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallone trying to land knees to the body.
Stallone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Souch up against the cage.
Souch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souch tries to pull guard but Stallone holds him up against the cage and eventually Souch drops back down to his feet.

Souch breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sly Stallone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Souch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stallone avoids it really well and circles away.
Souch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stallone circles away.
Stallone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Souch closes the distance and clinches up with Stallone, looking for a takedown. Souch pushes Stallone against the cage but Stallone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stallone wants to counter with a clinch but Souch pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixy Souch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stallone defends it nicely.
Stallone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stallone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stallone.
Souch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stallone walks away with a smile on his face. Souch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stallone has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Stallone.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Souch is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.

Souch is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stallone can't fight it off and eventually Souch manages to take the fight to the floor. Stallone looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Souch wants to control from the top but Stallone keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone pulls Souch in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallone keeping moving, preventing Souch from controlling successfully.
Stallone pulls Souch in close to prevent any damage.
Souch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souch advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone dodges the ground and pound from Souch.
Stallone is not content to let Souch control the position.
Souch in the domination position with Stallone hanging on.

Souch is trying to get an arm triangle but Stallone is defending well.
Stallone is not content to let Souch control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stallone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stallone can't do much from the bottom here.
Souch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallone is looking for a sweep.

Souch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stallone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sly Stallone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stallone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souch.
Nice sprawl there from Stallone as Souch shoots in.
Souch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallone to score with a decent uppercut.
Souch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stallone counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nixy Souch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallone keeps control of Souch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stallone lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stallone obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stallone obliges.
Souch tries to score a body lock takedown but Stallone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stallone is pressed up against the cage. Souch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stallone down to the mat. Stallone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stallone pinned against the cage. Stallone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Souch gets tackled into the cage by Stallone. Stallone maintains the clinch.
Souch missing with knees to the body.
Souch tries to pull guard but Stallone won't allow it.
Stallone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Souch up against the cage.
Souch is trying to pull guard but Stallone has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Stallone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallone.
Stallone works on Souch's body with a couple of short punches.
Stallone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Souch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Souch can't break the clinch.
Stallone has Souch pushed against the cage.
Souch tries to pull guard but Stallone won't allow it.
Stallone prevents Souch from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Stallone.
Souch being controlled against the cage.
Souch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stallone prevents it.
Stallone is stalling here.
Souch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sly Stallone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souch has Stallone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stallone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Souch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stallone has Souch pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stallone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Souch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallone stalling in the clinch.
Nixy Souch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Souch misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sly Stallone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stallone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Stallone!
A victorious Sly Stallone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.