PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Souza (ranked 2724 p4p, 266 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 3220 p4p, 297 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Souza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gwen Stefani-Luxurious. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Souza
vs
Websphere

170 cm
22
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritchie Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
Websphere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Souza with a body shot.
A punch combination from Websphere misses.
Websphere throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Souza.
Websphere throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
Souza misses with a combination
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a combination that misses
and Websphere counters with a body kick that stops Souza in his tracks momentarily.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Websphere is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Websphere circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Websphere ducks down to avoid it.
Websphere flicks out a counter leg kick but Souza steps away.
Websphere turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Websphere finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Websphere lands a really nice looking cross but Souza seems unphased.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Websphere lands with a thumping leg kick.
Websphere lands a right hook to the body.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Websphere finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Websphere misses.
Souza throws a right and a left that Websphere avoids nicely.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza lands a nice hook to Websphere's body. Websphere takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza throws a strike but Websphere avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Websphere has control of Souza's left arm, preventing Souza from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza trying to control but Websphere is working from the bottom.
Souza stands up over Websphere, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Websphere has his hands on Souza's head, controlling the position.
Websphere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Souza cracks Websphere with a solid left hand.
Websphere told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souza is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Hitters that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Websphere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Websphere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Souza distracts Websphere with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Websphere looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Souza throws a big elbow that misses.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Websphere has wrist control.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Websphere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Websphere lands with a kick to the ribs.
Websphere thuds his shin into the meat of Souza's side.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Souza is looking to wear down Websphere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Souza manages to step out the way in time.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza lands a high kick!
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Websphere tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a hook
and Websphere counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Websphere connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crunch! Websphere slams his shin into Souza's torso.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a head kick but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Websphere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Websphere dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souza. That did some damage!
Souza throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Souza crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Websphere - the referee stops the clock and Souza gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Websphere. Souza manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Websphere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Websphere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Websphere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Websphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Souza wants to clinch.
Websphere thinks about the counter body kick.
Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Websphere.
Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
BM Websphere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Websphere delivers a nice body kick.
Souza 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 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Websphere works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Websphere.
Good exchange - Websphere coming out on top.
Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Websphere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Websphere lands with a hook. Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Websphere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Websphere counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Websphere lands with a right hand.
Souza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Websphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza throws a right hand that Websphere ducks under and follows up with a left that Websphere also avoids with ease.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza takes a swing at Websphere's ribcage but misses.
Websphere lands a nice looking kick to the body. Souza takes a step back to recover.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Websphere counters with a body kick.
Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Websphere can pounce on him.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Websphere releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Websphere moves away from the strike by Souza.
Websphere keeps Souza at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Websphere lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Websphere lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Souza throws a lazy head kick
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.
Souza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Websphere takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Websphere.
Websphere scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Websphere catches Souza right on the button with a cross.

Souza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Websphere throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Websphere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza throws a sloppy body shot
and Websphere counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere sizes up Souza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Websphere is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
A jab from Websphere finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Websphere scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Websphere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza tries to land a body kick
and Websphere counters with a good, hard body kick but Souza shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Souza.
Souza misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Websphere to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Websphere catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Souza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Websphere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Websphere jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Websphere.
Websphere throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Souza throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Ritchie Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Websphere blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Websphere!
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Websphere throws a head kick that Souza semi-blocks.
Websphere uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Websphere throws a counter combo.
Websphere lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Souza misses with a body punch
and Websphere counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ritchie Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BM Websphere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souza takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
BM Websphere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Websphere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BM Websphere!
Ritchie Souza was interviewed post fight and said 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.