PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Givaldo Torres (ranked 4276 p4p, 5532 weight class) and Trdat Armenian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Torres
vs
Armenian

175 cm
25
200
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Givaldo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trdat Armenian!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres blocks a head kick by Armenian.
Torres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armenian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Armenian darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
Armenian is looking for a takedown.
Armenian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torres lands with a right to the head.

Armenian gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armenian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
Armenian passes into side control, despite Torres's attempt to control the position.
Armenian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Armenian working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Armenian trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Armenian is trying to ground and pound but Torres uses the momentary lack of control by Armenian to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armenian connects with a nice short shot to Torres's temple.
Armenian tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.

That's two 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.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armenian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armenian's back!
Torres trying to control momentarily.
Torres not allowing Armenian to control his hands.

Torres goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Armenian escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Torres wants to control but Armenian is keeping busy.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armenian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Armenian working the head and body with strikes.
Torres pushes Armenian off looking to stand but Armenian dives back in and keeps control.
Armenian is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Armenian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.

Armenian decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Armenian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armenian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Torres as he connects with a hook.

Torres tries to sprawl but Armenian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Armenian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Armenian has eaten all the pies!

Armenian decides to return to a standing position.
Nice shot lands for Torres.
Donk. Torres catches Armenian right on the button with a cross.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armenian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armenian looks winded!

Armenian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is trying to control Armenian's posture but Armenian avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Givaldo Torres will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Armenian takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Armenian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torres scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Armenian manages to mount him!
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trdat Armenian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armenian is working away from the top position though.
Torres is looking to get back to is feet but Armenian passes into side control.
Armenian trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Armenian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armenian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres wants to control but Armenian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Armenian has control of the leg.

Armenian escapes and gets back to his feet.
Torres lands a slapping body shot.
Givaldo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Armenian closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
Armenian tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
Torres tries to work over Armenian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Armenian takes a shot to the head.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Armenian.
Armenian is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres is looking to control Armenian's arms but Armenian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torres has his back to the cage.

Armenian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres lands a nice looking body shot.
Armenian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres works Armenian's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Armenian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armenian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Givaldo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trdat Armenian.
Torres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torres scores with a hook.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armenian can do to turn this around?
Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armenian's head.
Armenian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Armenian seems unphased.
Trdat Armenian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armenian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armenian.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torres cracks Armenian with a good jab.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armenian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Armenian walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres lands a nice hook to Armenian's body. Armenian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres works over Armenian's head and body with a nice combination.

Armenian is rocked!

Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres is working Armenian over against the cage.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armenians head.
Torres digs a right hand into Armenian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armenian's gas tank.
Armenian goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Givaldo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres scores with a nice strike.
Armenian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armenian on the side of the head.
Armenian shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armenian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Givaldo Torres dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Torres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armenian has time to react.
Torres lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Armenian is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Torres throws a monster overhand right that drops Armenian! Torres follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Givaldo Torres!