PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrizio Torromino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fire by The Roots. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simpson
vs
Torromino

186 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabrizio Torromino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torromino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
Torromino throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.

Torromino moves into range and clinches up with Simpson.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Torromino stalling the fight.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torromino stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
A short right from Torromino.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Torromino manages to get underhooks.
Torromino leaning against his opponent.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but Torromino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torromino to keep the fight standing.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino won't allow it.
Torromino stalling.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Torromino lands a shot to the body.
Simpson wants a takedown.
Torromino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torromino effectively controlling the action here.
Torromino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torromino walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Torromino has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Torromino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Torromino - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torromino pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torromino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torromino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torromino gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torromino walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torromino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simpson scrambles back to his feet.

Torromino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torromino.
Torromino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Torromino lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torromino.
Torromino pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Torromino.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Simpson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simpson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torromino trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
Torromino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torromino is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Torromino from controlling successfully.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torromino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torromino throws a big elbow that misses.
Torromino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Torromino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torromino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torromino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torromino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simpson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torromino wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Torromino has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torromino's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Torromino has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Torromino thows a body shot but no joy.
Torromino tries to clinch up.
Torromino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Torromino rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torromino slows down the pace here.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torromino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torromino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torromino to keep the fight standing.
Torromino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torromino stalls.
Torromino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torromino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torromino gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabrizio Torromino.

Torromino clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torromino slows down the pace here.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Torromino won't allow it.
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Torromino.
Torromino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Torromino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torromino stalling in the clinch.
Torromino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torromino is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Torromino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Torromino.
A short body shot lands from Torromino as the two fighters clinch.
Torromino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torromino is struggling to control the position.
Torromino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torromino.
Torromino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torromino pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabrizio Torromino.
Torromino misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Torromino rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torromino taking a breather.
Torromino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torromino is struggling to control the position.
Torromino is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torromino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Torromino digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
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.
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!

Torromino lands a nice looking body shot.
Torromino throws a push kick but Simpson slaps the foot to one side.
Fabrizio Torromino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torromino walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Torromino is looking to clinch but Simpson is avoiding it.
Torromino swinging wildly here.
Torromino throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torromino lands an overhand right.
Torromino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Torromino closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Torromino taking a breather.
Torromino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Torromino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson jumps guard but Torromino stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torromino has Simpson pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torromino.
Torromino digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Torromino receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Steve Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torromino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torromino gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torromino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torromino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torromino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torromino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabrizio Torromino.
A jab from Torromino misses.
Torromino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torromino misses with a body shot.
Torromino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torromino tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Torromino digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Fabrizio Torromino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Torromino clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Torromino.

Simpson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Torromino wants to stand but Simpson is controlling the position.
Torromino keeping full guard, as Simpson tries to pass.
Simpsonis looking to pass into half guard but Torromino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Torromino is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torromino is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torromino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torromino controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torromino wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Simpson being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fabrizio Torromino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torromino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torromino wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabrizio Torromino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torromino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabrizio Torromino!
Fabrizio Torromino very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Nutrition and 95 % Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.