PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Arlecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlecki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Undead. Souza has chosen Sex Dwarf as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arlecki
vs
Souza

168 cm
27
143 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

162 cm
27
146 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
$50

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Arlecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlecki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Souza's calf.
Arlecki throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Donaldo Souza has been cut.
Arlecki missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arlecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab lands there for Arlecki.
Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Souza drives through with a takedown into Arlecki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlecki wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.

Arlecki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arlecki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souza is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza 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.
Arlecki keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlecki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arlecki's legs.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arlecki can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza wants to control but Arlecki is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki is trying to improve his position.
Souza misses with the ground and pound.
Souza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Arlecki!
Souza avoids the attempt from Arlecki to control.

Souza wants to finish this one by submission but Arlecki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Souza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki tries to buck Souza off but he can't manage it.
Souza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Souza looking to control but Arlecki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donaldo Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donaldo Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Arlecki stuffs the takedown.
Arlecki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arlecki.
Souza misses with a combination
and Arlecki counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Arlecki jabs at Souza's body.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlecki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Arlecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlecki manages to avoid it.
Arlecki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Arlecki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Arlecki.
Arlecki connects with a single shot there.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arlecki tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arlecki to the ground. Arlecki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jerzy Arlecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donaldo Souza.
Arlecki tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerzy Arlecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza throws a series of punches but Arlecki moves out of range.
Arlecki is looking to land body kicks.
Souza throws a combination that misses
letting Arlecki counter with a right hand.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arlecki is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Arlecki circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlecki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Souza on the side of the head.
Souza misses with a looping right.
Donaldo Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Arlecki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arlecki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Arlecki.
Arlecki dips to his left and cracks Souza with an uppercut!
Souza tries for a takedown but Arlecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arlecki takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
Arlecki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arlecki throws a body kick that misses

and Souza counters with a shoot takedown. Arlecki fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arlecki keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Arlecki is trying to keep Souza in close.
Arlecki is looking to stand up but Souza isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerzy Arlecki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donaldo Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlecki throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Arlecki avoids a kick to the body.
Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arlecki doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Arlecki counters with a low kick, right behind Souza 's knee.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Souza lands but Arlecki takes it in his stride.
Arlecki throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlecki misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza with a nice cross.
Souza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arlecki.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza misses with a series of wild punches.
Jerzy Arlecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlecki lands with a cross.
Arlecki thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Arlecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlecki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arlecki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Arlecki wants to land a leg kick but Souza is out of range.
Arlecki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arlecki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlecki lands a nice shot that snaps Souza's head back.
Arlecki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Souza counters with a series of strikes. Arlecki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arlecki tries to land a front kick but Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Arlecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki thows a leg kick but Souza checks it
and Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlecki as he jumps to the side.
Arlecki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arlecki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arlecki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arlecki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Arlecki misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlecki swinging wildly here.
Arlecki slips a jab and a cross from Souza.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arlecki circles away.
Jerzy Arlecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donaldo Souza.
Arlecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Souza misses with a combination
and Arlecki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlecki throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlecki avoids a kick to the body.
Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arlecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Arlecki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arlecki 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Arlecki!
Jerzy Arlecki very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.