PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrizio Torromino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Clinton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Clinton
vs
Torromino

189 cm
18
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabrizio Torromino!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clinton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torromino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clinton is in Torromino's guard.

Clinton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Clinton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torromino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clinton has managed to get both his arms back between Torromino's legs - danger averted.
Torromino keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.

Torromino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clinton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clinton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torromino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torromino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clinton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Torromino keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bill Clinton.
Clinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torromino avoids it really well and circles away.
Torromino misses with a wild body shot.

Clinton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torromino was covering up waiting for the punch and Clinton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Torromino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torromino swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Torromino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clinton pushing down on Torromino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torromino trying to control here.
Torromino wants to get back to full guard.
Torromino is not content to let Clinton control the position.

Clinton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clinton wants to control but Torromino is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clinton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torromino sees it coming and defends easily.

Torromino actively working from the bottom here.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but Torromino defending well.

Torromino has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Clinton escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Clinton!
Clinton is looking to take a break and control but Torromino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clinton laying and praying for a moment but Torromino takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to control. Torromino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Clinton is trying to work for a kimura but Torromino is defending well.
Clinton is pressing down on Torromino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torromino is holding on for now.
Torromino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clinton.
Clinton uses his free foot to push down on Torromino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torromino.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton wants to control the pace but Torromino is squirming around nicely.
Torromino is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Clinton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Torromino avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Torromino lands a right hook to the body.
Clinton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clinton looks to land a combination but Torromino avoids it well.
Torromino swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Torromino looks to land a right hand but Clinton moved out of range.
Torromino swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Torromino takes the fight into the clinch.
Torromino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torromino.
Torromino misses with a punch on the inside.
Torromino is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton wants a takedown but no success here.
Torromino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torromino has Clinton pushed against the cage.
Torromino can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
Torromino misses with some punches.

Torromino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torromino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Torromino.
Torromino misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torromino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clinton, pushing him back against the cage.
Clinton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torromino taking a breather.
Clinton looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torromino.
Stalling in the clinch from Clinton.
Clinton has Torromino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torromino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino digs a right hand into Clinton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clinton's gas tank.
Torromino lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clinton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torromino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torromino can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
Torromino lands a body shot.
Clinton is trying to drag Torromino to the mat but Torromino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Torromino is trying to push Clinton away but Clinton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torromino scores with a hook to the body.
Torromino misses with a body punch.
Torromino is leaning against Clinton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torromino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torromino misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Torromino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torromino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torromino 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabrizio Torromino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Clinton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Torromino tries to keep at a distance but Clinton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torromino swings wildly with an uppercut but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torromino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fabrizio Torromino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Torromino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torromino can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
Torromino working aggressively here.
Clinton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinton blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torromino stalling the fight.
Clinton has Torromino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torromino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Torromino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clinton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino misses with a left hand

and Clinton counters with a takedown into side control.
Torromino is looking to regain half guard here but Clinton keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torromino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Torromino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clinton off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Torromino missing with strikes from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton trying to control the hands but Torromino breaks the grip.
Clinton breaks Torromino's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torromino trying to keep a closed guard but Clinton is proving a slippery customer.
Torromino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clinton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clinton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clinton is trying to control. Torromino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clinton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torromino wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy.
Torromino is looking for a sweep. Clinton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torromino is trying to control but Clinton manages to pass to mount!

Clinton working for a submission but Torromino is keeping him at bay.
Torromino tries to reverse the position but Clinton maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton punching from mount but Torromino doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Clinton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torromino blocking the ground and pound.

Clinton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Torromino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Torromino!
Torromino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torromino looking to pass the guard.
Torromino trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking to control but Torromino passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino is pressing down on Clinton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clinton is holding on for now.
Torromino works his way into side control.
Clinton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Torromino.
Clinton struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torromino tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Torromino.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fabrizio Torromino.
I think Torromino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabrizio Torromino!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fabrizio Torromino thanked Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).