PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darryl Webb (ranked 23975 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Sousa (ranked 5171 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Webb
vs
Sousa

166 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

185 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Darryl Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sousa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Webb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Webb with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb fails to land the takedown.
Webb throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webb misses with a head kick.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Webb.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Webb checks a leg kick.
Sousa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Webb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sousa somewhat.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sousa sprawls well. Sousa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Webb throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.
Sousa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Sousa clinches up with Webb and pushes him back against the cage.

Sousa breaks the clinch.
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sousa.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb scores with a head kick.
Webb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a high kick!
Webb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Sousa tries to sprawl but Webb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Sousa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is looking for a sweep. Webb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Webb.

Webb is looking for a kimura here.
Sousa is looking for a sweep. Webb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb thows a huge punch but Sousa dodges it nicely.
Sousa is looking to get back to full guard here but Webb has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Webb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Webb.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webb throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Sousa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Webb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sousa can do to turn this around?
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb moves in looking to clinch but Sousa pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sousa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb misses with the combination.
Sousa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Sousa instigates a clinch.
Sousa is working for takedown but Webb is calmly controlling the position for now.

Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sousa swats away the attempt to clinch by Webb.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Webb. That's going to slow Sousa down.
Webb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webb shoots for a double leg takedown but Sousa sprawls well. He's pushed Webb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sousa moves out of range as Webb throws a body kick.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Webb as he avoids it easily.
Webb lands a high kick!
Webb misses with a head kick.
Webb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sousa avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Webb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Webb.
Sousa misses with a leg kick
and Webb counters with a series of strikes. Sousa will be more careful next time no doubt.

Sousa clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sousa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Webb.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Webb checks a low kick from Sousa.
Nice takedown defense from Sousa. No joy for Webb on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sousa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Webb dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by Webb, which made it look bad.
Webb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sousa pinned against the cage. Sousa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Webb shoots in and drives through. Sousa sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa motions for Webb to come forward. Sousa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webb.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb shoots in and drives through. Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webb throws a head kick that misses.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but Sousa shows good takedown defense.

Sousa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sousa stays in close to Webb's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Sousa from controlling successfully.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
Webb is wriggling around but Sousa manages to pass to half guard.
Sousa trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom.
Sousa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Sousa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa trying to mount his opponent but Webb defends it.
Webb trying to hold on to Sousa's head to control him but Sousa postures up.

Sousa seems to be working for a kimura but Webb defends the submission attempt.

Sousa is working for a kimura but Webb is defending it quite comfortably.

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.
Webb is trying to stand back up but Sousa is controlling him

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Webb.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Webb.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Webb 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Webb!