PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Latterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony DeSouza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

DeSouza
vs
Latterson

183 cm
27
175 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony DeSouza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Latterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSouza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeSouza shoots for a double leg takedown but Latterson sprawls well. He's pushed DeSouza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

DeSouza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Latterson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeSouza is controlling him.
DeSouza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeSouza forces his way into half guard.
Latterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeSouza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeSouza tries to pass to full mount but Latterson defends it.

DeSouza escapes and gets back to his feet.
Latterson lands with a nice combination. DeSouza backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSouza is defended easily by Latterson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony DeSouza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Latterson does no damage.
David Latterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Latterson as he jumps to the side.
DeSouza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Latterson counters with a three punch combo that has DeSouza backing up. DeSouza nods at Latterson to acknowledge the strikes.
DeSouza is breathing heavily.
Latterson tries to clinch but DeSouza is having none of it.
Latterson tries to clinch up

and DeSouza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSouza.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeSouza wants to control from the top but Latterson keeps moving.
DeSouza stops Latterson from standing up.

Latterson pushes DeSouza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Latterson works DeSouza's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. DeSouza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latterson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSouza circles away.
Latterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Latterson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. DeSouza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Latterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latterson wants to clinch up but DeSouza keeps it at a distance.
Latterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Latterson tries to clinch but DeSouza is having none of it.
Latterson works over DeSouza's head and body with a nice combination.
Latterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but DeSouza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Latterson is looking to clinch but DeSouza is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Latterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latterson tries to clinch up.
Latterson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David Latterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Latterson is working the combinations to good effect here.

Latterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Latterson can't get the takedown.
DeSouza keeps control of Latterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Latterson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Latterson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet but DeSouza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeSouza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Latterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeSouza won't allow Latterson to get back to his feet.
DeSouza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Latterson wants to stand but DeSouza is controlling the position.
DeSouza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latterson is looking to stand up but DeSouza isn't so interested in that idea.
DeSouza pushes down on Latterson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeSouza prevents Latterson from standing back up.
Latterson is looking to get back to is feet but DeSouza passes into side control.
Latterson tries to escape but DeSouza is in control.

DeSouza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Latterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet but DeSouza drags him back down.
Latterson is not content to let DeSouza control the position.
DeSouza prevents Latterson from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tony DeSouza will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

DeSouza looks for a takedown but Latterson sprawls well.
Latterson darts in trying to clinch

and DeSouza counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Latterson!
DeSouza throwing strikes here but Latterson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Latterson is squirming around, avoiding DeSouza's attempts to control the action.
DeSouza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DeSouza is trying to take his opponent's back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DeSouza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DeSouza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Latterson hang on?
DeSouza won't let Latterson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tony DeSouza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Latterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
DeSouza working Latterson over with strikes here.
Latterson really wants to buck DeSouza off and get back to his feet.
DeSouza tries to control but Latterson wriggling away.
Latterson really wants to buck DeSouza off and get back to his feet.

DeSouza wants to finish this one by submission but Latterson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from DeSouza.
DeSouza trying to control but Latterson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet.
DeSouza controlling his opponent.
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.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeSouza pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
DeSouza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Latterson wants to try and get back to his feet.
DeSouza lands with some strikes.
Latterson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeSouza dominating with strikes here.
DeSouza lands a big shot there that rocks Latterson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeSouza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeSouza won't let Latterson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

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.
DeSouza looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeSouza wants to control the pace but Latterson is squirming around nicely.
Latterson wants to try and get back to his feet.
DeSouza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Latterson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeSouza wants to control the pace but Latterson is squirming around nicely.
Latterson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Latterson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony DeSouza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Latterson tries to clinch but DeSouza moves out of range.
Latterson is looking to clinch but DeSouza is avoiding it.
Latterson with a lazy takedown attempt

and DeSouza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Latterson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and DeSouza manages to pass to side control.
DeSouza controlling the pace.
Latterson is trying to stand up here but DeSouza is controlling him well.
DeSouza passes to full mount!
DeSouza breaks from Latterson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Latterson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, DeSouza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
DeSouza fails to move to back control.

DeSouza has hold of Latterson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Latterson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Latterson really wants to buck DeSouza off and get back to his feet.
Latterson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Latterson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Latterson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from DeSouza!
Latterson holding both DeSouza 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Latterson covers up after that shot from DeSouza.
Latterson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
DeSouza is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Latterson staying busy and making it hard for DeSouza to control.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
DeSouza softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from DeSouza. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Latterson prevents DeSouza from getting a body triangle.
Latterson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Latterson is trying to stand back up.
DeSouza trying to control momentarily.

DeSouza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Latterson is defending well though. DeSouza let's go of the attempt for now.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

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.

DeSouza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Latterson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Latterson for a finish.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeSouza biding his time, looking for the opening.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeSouza punches Latterson on the ear.
Latterson is trying to get back to his feet but DeSouza has full control of the position and if anything, Latterson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeSouza lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Latterson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

DeSouza is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Latterson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from DeSouza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony DeSouza!