PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchinello Harlequin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by Old Way's. Punchinello Harlequin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Torres
vs
Harlequin

175 cm
29
143 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
143 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hopkins Athletics

Ultimate Fighting Gear
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punchinello Harlequin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots and misses
and Harlequin counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres avoids the body shot from Harlequin.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Torres feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Harlequin is keeping the position.
Harlequin being controlled here, momentarily.
Harlequin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harlequin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin controlling the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Harlequin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harlequin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlequin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Torres wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Harlequin counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Harlequin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harlequin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harlequin avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harlequin gets a clinch.
Torres is working for takedown but Harlequin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harlequin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harlequin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Harlequin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Harlequin - that landed with a thud.
Harlequin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres is breathing heavily.
A short right from Harlequin on the inside.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harlequin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harlequin.
Harlequin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torres takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlequin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harlequin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harlequin looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Harlequin throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harlequin.

Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlequin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harlequin pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchinello Harlequin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harlequin just misses with a punch to the body.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.

Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torres is putting a hurting on Harlequin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Torres with the ground and pound but Harlequin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Torres performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin gets full guard.
Harlequin keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Harlequin pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Harlequin working a defensive guard here.
Harlequin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres postures up in Harlequin's guard and throws a big left but Harlequin blocks it.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Harlequin keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harlequin throws a leg kick but Torres moved away.
Harlequin misses with a leg kick.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torres.
Harlequin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harlequin connects with a jab.
Torres shoots in and drives through. Harlequin sprawls well.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlequin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harlequin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harlequin.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torres misses with a takedown

and Harlequin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres working a defensive guard but Harlequin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Torres isn't going anywhere.
Harlequin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harlequin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harlequin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torres dodges the ground and pound from Harlequin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchinello Harlequin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Harlequin lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harlequin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harlequin wants it to stay on the feet.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harlequin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlequin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Torres crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Punchinello Harlequin! Punchinello Harlequin retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Punchinello Harlequin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.