PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Visigoth comes to the cage accompanied by THUNDERSTRUCK. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Visigoth
vs
DeSouza

175 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

181 cm
24
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato DeSouza!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visigoth keeps the fight on the outside.

DeSouza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Visigoth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeSouza is in Visigoth's guard.
Visigoth keeping moving, preventing DeSouza from controlling successfully.

DeSouza has gone for a leg lock! Visigoth slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeSouza's guard.
Visigoth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Visigoth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Visigoth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSouza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but DeSouza keeps moving.
Visigoth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSouza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Visigoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Visigoth trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSouza being controlled here, momentarily.

We're going to have a standup here because Alaric Visigoth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Visigoth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeSouza!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Visigoth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Visigoth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza regains half guard.
DeSouza gets full guard.
Visigoth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeSouza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Visigoth.
Visigoth looking to sit in guard and control but DeSouza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

DeSouza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Visigoth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeSouza, into his guard.
DeSouza keeping moving, preventing Visigoth from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSouza is keeping the position for now.
Visigoth with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Visigoth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alaric Visigoth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeSouza misses with a takedown attempt

and Visigoth counters with a single leg into guard. DeSouza didn't expect that.
Visigoth wants to pass the guard but DeSouza is keeping the position.
Visigoth throwing strikes but missing.
Visigoth throws and elbow that misses. DeSouza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Visigoth's guard. Nice move by DeSouza!
Visigoth keeping moving, preventing DeSouza from controlling successfully.
DeSouza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza tries to free his leg and advance position but Visigoth is retaining full guard.
DeSouza throws a strike but Visigoth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Visigoth controlling from the top position.
Visigoth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Visigoth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSouza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Visigoth is one step ahead there.
Visigoth forces his way into half guard.
DeSouza taking some punishment here, with Visigoth in his half guard.
Visigoth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Visigoth is just content to waste time from the top position. DeSouza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but DeSouza keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSouza has wrist control.
Visigoth throws a big right hand that misses.
Visigoth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeSouza keeping moving, preventing Visigoth from controlling successfully.
Visigoth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSouza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Visigoth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Visigoth passes DeSouza's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSouza taking some punishment here, with Visigoth in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Visigoth there.
DeSouza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Visigoth with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeSouza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

DeSouza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Visigoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Visigoth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Visigoth throws and elbow that misses. DeSouza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Visigoth's guard. Nice move by DeSouza!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alaric Visigoth dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Visigoth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Visigoth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Visigoth wants to control for a moment but DeSouza uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Visigoth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza tries to roll over but Visigoth keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Visigoth lands a nice short elbow.
Visigoth working over DeSouza with some ground and pound. DeSouza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeSouza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Visigoth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Visigoth working DeSouza over with strikes.
DeSouza is not content to let Visigoth control the position.
Visigoth working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth lands strikes from half guard.
Visigoth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visigoth blocks the strikes from DeSouza.
Visigoth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Visigoth trying to mount his opponent but DeSouza defends it.

DeSouza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visigoth pulls his head out easily.
DeSouza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeSouza won't allow Visigoth to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza is refusing to be controlled, as Visigoth sits in half guard.
Visigoth is nestled in close to DeSouza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Visigoth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Visigoth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Visigoth wants to take a breather but DeSouza is having none of it.
Visigoth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Visigoth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeSouza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Renato DeSouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Visigoth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeSouza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DeSouza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Visigoth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Visigoth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSouza's head.
Visigoth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSouza's head.
Visigoth is trying to control the action in half guard but DeSouza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Visigoth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alaric Visigoth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Visigoth trying to control the action but DeSouza is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alaric Visigoth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Visigoth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alaric Visigoth!