PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Torres told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Laurentian
vs
Torres

177 cm
25
181 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
176 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Laurentian lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurentian throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Laurentian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laurentian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Laurentian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres cracks Laurentian with an open hand slap.

Laurentian closes the distance and clinches.
Laurentian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laurentian presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laurentian lands a body punch.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laurentian scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Torres has had enough of the clinch but Laurentian keeps him there for the moment.
Laurentian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laurentian scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laurentian lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torres looks gassed!
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laurentian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Laurentian scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Laurentian lands with a short shot to the head.
Laurentian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laurentian misses with some punches.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laurentian stalling in the clinch.
Laurentian lands with a right to the head.
Torres tries to break free but Laurentian pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Laurentian scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laurentian pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laurentian stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laurentian swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laurentian presses Torres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laurentian controlling the action here for a moment.
Laurentian misses with a punch on the inside.
Laurentian scores with a hook to the body.
Laurentian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laurentian digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laurentian lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Laurentian is controlling him.
Laurentian digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Laurentian lands with a right to the head.
Torres looking to stall.
Torres is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Laurentian has denied him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a shoulder strike.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laurentian scores with a hook to the body.
Laurentian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laurentian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laurentian.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurentian.
Come on Laurentian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laurentian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A short right from Laurentian on the inside.
Laurentian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurentian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a shot to the body.
Laurentian lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Laurentian - that landed with a thud.
Laurentian lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Laurentian as the two fighters clinch.
Laurentian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laurentian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laurentian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torres can't break the clinch.
Laurentian slowing the pace effectively.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Laurentian.
Still in the clinch, Laurentian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laurentian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres wants to get back to striking at distance but Laurentian won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
Laurentian lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxence Laurentian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Laurentian lands with a right hand.
Laurentian moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres cracks Laurentian with an open hand slap.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laurentian circles away quickly and effectively.

Laurentian has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Laurentian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
Laurentian gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Laurentian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Laurentian working aggressively here.
Laurentian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laurentian.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Torres - that landed with a thud.
Laurentian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laurentian lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres stalks Laurentian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laurentian's face. Laurentian staggers backwards, shaken.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Laurentian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres throws the left hand but Laurentian avoids the punch easily.

Laurentian moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laurentian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laurentian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torres or not.
Laurentian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laurentian is pushing Torres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laurentian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres wants to break free but Laurentian has control.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laurentian lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laurentian stalling in the clinch.
Laurentian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laurentian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Laurentian.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Laurentian scores with a shoulder strike.
Laurentian has Torres pressed against the cage.
Laurentian lands a left hand.
Torres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands an uppercut.
Laurentian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Laurentian digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Laurentian.
Laurentian lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Laurentian.
Still in the clinch, Laurentian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laurentian leaning against his opponent.
Laurentian lands with a right to the head.
Laurentian scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Laurentian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laurentian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laurentian lands a shot to the body.
Laurentian slowing the pace effectively.
Laurentian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Maxence Laurentian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laurentian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Laurentian has him pressed against the cage.
Laurentian cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Laurentian fails to land.
Laurentian works on Torres's body with a couple of short punches.
Laurentian misses with the head strike.
Laurentian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Laurentian lands a body shot.
Laurentian leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laurentian lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurentian lands with a light punch inside.
Laurentian has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laurentian tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Laurentian.
Torres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laurentian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres stalling in the clinch.
Laurentian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laurentian has Torres pressed against the cage.
Torres can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laurentian is working Torres over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Laurentian.
A short body shot lands from Laurentian as the two fighters clinch.
Laurentian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxence Laurentian dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Laurentian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laurentian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laurentian lands with a straight right. Torres didn't see that one coming.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laurentian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Laurentian.
Wilson Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurentian tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Laurentian lands a slapping body shot.
Laurentian throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Laurentian works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Laurentian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laurentian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.

Laurentian has managed to clinch.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laurentian lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurentian slowing the pace effectively.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laurentian lands a right hand.
Torres tries to break free but Laurentian pushes him back against the cage.
Laurentian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laurentian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laurentian throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres blocks a body shot from Laurentian.
A short uppercut from Laurentian.
Laurentian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres slips a straight right by Laurentian.
Laurentian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres throws a hook but Laurentian avoids it easily.

Laurentian moves into the clinch successfully.
Torres is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurentian has double underhooks.
Laurentian scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian taking a breather.
Laurentian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laurentian misses with some punches.
Laurentian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurentian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laurentian lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Laurentian lands with a short shot to the head.
Laurentian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
Laurentian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laurentian misses with a punch on the inside.
Laurentian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laurentian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laurentian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Laurentian.
Laurentian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Good body shot from Laurentian.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laurentian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laurentian lands a left hand.
Laurentian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maxence Laurentian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laurentian digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laurentian lands a nice uppercut.
Laurentian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laurentian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Laurentian.
Nice body punch from Laurentian - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laurentian throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laurentian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laurentian lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Laurentian.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres blocking some punches.
Laurentian lands a right hand.
Wilson Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laurentian misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Laurentian.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laurentian.
Laurentian blocking some punches.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxence Laurentian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laurentian 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Maxence Laurentian!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Maxence Laurentian!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Maxence Laurentian!

Maxence Laurentian wins by unanimous decision!