PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro De La Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Rockgroin II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

De La Souza
vs
Rockgroin II

187 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro De La Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Punch Rockgroin II!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockgroin II throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Souza misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Rockgroin II or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Souza which made him look bad.
De La Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockgroin II shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De La Souza as he jumps to the side.
De La Souza misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockgroin II, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alejandro De La Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Rockgroin II.
A slow jab from De La Souza misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by De La Souza!
De La Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Punch Rockgroin II has been cut.
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!
Rockgroin II blocks a head kick by De La Souza.
De La Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Souza avoids the head kick by Rockgroin II.
Rockgroin II dives in and grabs De La Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De La Souza pushes down on Rockgroin II's head and hops out.
De La Souza throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Rockgroin II stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. De La Souza follows into mount!
De La Souza tries to push Rockgroin II's head away but Rockgroin II is holding on tight.
De La Souza wants to control the pace but Rockgroin II is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin II regains half guard.

Rockgroin II looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockgroin II looks gassed!
Rockgroin II punching from the bottom.
Rockgroin II trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rockgroin II is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Souza's back!

Rockgroin II working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin II is hanging on to De La Souza's back as he tries to escape.

Rockgroin II is persistently looking for the submission but De La Souza is defending it well.
Rockgroin II throwing sloppy strikes.

Rockgroin II is looking for a rear naked choke here but De La Souza reverses the position brilliantly into Rockgroin II's guard!
De La Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockgroin II on the ground.
Rockgroin II tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Rockgroin II throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockgroin II swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockgroin II trying to strike off his back.
Rockgroin II wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockgroin II looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De La Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alejandro De La Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockgroin II shoots in for a double leg but De La Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro De La Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punch Rockgroin II's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

De La Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Souza slips under a jab from Rockgroin II.
A solid body kick from De La Souza.
Rockgroin II is trying hard to land a takedown here. De La Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Souza slips a jab and a cross from Rockgroin II.
De La Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Rockgroin II counters with an inside leg kick.
De La Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockgroin II.
Rockgroin II is breathing heavily.

Rockgroin II scores a takedown into full mount!
De La Souza tries to lock up and control but Rockgroin II gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Souza working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De La Souza tries to hold on but Rockgroin II pushes him away.
Rockgroin II looking to finish De La Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for De La Souza!
Rockgroin II controlling the pace for now.
Rockgroin II throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
De La Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockgroin II has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rockgroin II cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin II throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rockgroin II scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Rockgroin II jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… De La Souza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by De La Souza and Rockgroin II has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Rockgroin II crashes against the mat.

Rockgroin II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De La Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rockgroin II throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rockgroin II is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De La Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De La Souza is trying to buck Rockgroin II off.
Rockgroin II throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
De La Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockgroin II wants to control but De La Souza is keeping him busy.

Rockgroin II tries for a kimura but De La Souza is defending well.

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.
Rockgroin II wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Souza keeps working.

Rockgroin II is trying to get an arm triangle but De La Souza is defending well.
De La Souza is not content to let Rockgroin II control the position.
Rockgroin II throws an elbow but De La Souza slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Punch Rockgroin II will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Punch Rockgroin II's cut.
That's time! De La Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

De La Souza throws a head kick that misses.
De La Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockgroin II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Souza swivels and escapes.
Rockgroin II swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling De La Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
De La Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
De La Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockgroin II slips under a jab from De La Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockgroin II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Souza tries to avoid it but Rockgroin II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Souza to the ground. De La Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rockgroin II decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rockgroin II wants to pass the guard but De La Souza is defending well.

De La Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockgroin II.
De La Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rockgroin II is working away from the top position though.
Rockgroin II wants to pass to mount but De La Souza is defending the position.
De La Souza is trying to maintain the position but Rockgroin II is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rockgroin II is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De La Souza is just riding it out for now. Rockgroin II eventually gives up the hold.

Rockgroin II is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De La Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rockgroin II.
Rockgroin II looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockgroin II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Souza's head.
De La Souza is not content to let Rockgroin II control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rockgroin II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Souza tries to avoid it but Rockgroin II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Souza to the ground. De La Souza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alejandro De La Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Rockgroin II.
Rockgroin II with a lazy takedown attempt
and De La Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Rockgroin II misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De La Souza lands a really nice looking cross but Rockgroin II seems unphased.
De La Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De La Souza works the jab nicely.
De La Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockgroin II sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Rockgroin II misses.

Rockgroin II closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rockgroin II lands in his opponent's guard.
Rockgroin II sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De La Souza's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alejandro De La Souza.
I think De La 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Alejandro De La Souza!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alejandro De La Souza!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Alejandro De La Souza!

Alejandro De La Souza wins by unanimous decision!