PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Torres (ranked 2238 p4p, 2723 weight class) and Duane Souza (ranked 234 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Torres
vs
Souza

181 cm
25
160
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
26
165
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

BANZAI NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duane Souza!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torres tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Souza lands a big elbow.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza landing strikes, looking to finish!

Torres is rocked!
Souza landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza connects with a bit shot that sees Torres covering up! More strikes from Souza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Souza is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Souza!
An out of breath Duane Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.