PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Torchertime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merlin Cummimg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torchertime comes to the cage accompanied by Ruff Ryders By DMX. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Torchertime
vs
Cummimg

188 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

206 cm
20
208 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tank Torchertime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merlin Cummimg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torchertime throws a right and a left that Cummimg avoids nicely.
Torchertime misses with an uppercut. Cummimg saw that one coming.
Torchertime punishes Cummimg's body with a nice straight punch.
Torchertime fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Torchertime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cummimg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cummimg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Torchertime misses.
Torchertime misses with a straight right.

Torchertime shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Torchertime showed some decent athleticism there.
Torchertime trying to control from half guard but Cummimg is working away.
Cummimg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Torchertime looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummimg is looking for a sweep. Torchertime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torchertime lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cummimg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torchertime wants to free his trapped foot but Cummimg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torchertime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cummimg gets back to full guard.
Cummimg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torchertime is one step ahead there.
Torchertime throws a big right hand that misses.
Torchertime sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cummimg's guard.

Torchertime is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torchertime thows a huge punch but Cummimg dodges it nicely.
Cummimg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cummimg.
Cummimg pulls Torchertime in close to prevent any damage.
Torchertime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cummimg wants to sweep but no luck.
Cummimg is trying to control the position but Torchertime postures up.
Cummimg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torchertime looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torchertime tries to free his leg and advance position but Cummimg is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Cummimg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torchertime doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torchertime manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cummimg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cummimg looks gassed!
Torchertime slips nicely into half guard.
Cummimg is trying is best to control the position here.
Cummimg is not content to let Torchertime control the position.

Torchertime seems to be working for a kimura but Cummimg defends the submission attempt.

Torchertime is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummimg is just riding it out for now. Torchertime eventually gives up the hold.

That's four 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.
Cummimg trying to control but Torchertime postures up.
Cummimg wants to improve his position but Torchertime is controlling well.
Torchertime wants to free his trapped foot but Cummimg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torchertime shoots in and drives through. Cummimg sprawls well.
Tank Torchertime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torchertime lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torchertime.
Torchertime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torchertime shoots in but Cummimg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cummimg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Torchertime takes the fight into the clinch.
Torchertime jumps guard but Cummimg stands there with Torchertime around his waist. Torchertime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torchertime fails to pull guard.
Torchertime tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummimg smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Torchertime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummimg ducks under a wild hook from Torchertime.
Cummimg slips a straight right by Torchertime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torchertime misses with a looping right.
Merlin Cummimg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torchertime looks for a takedown but Cummimg sprawls well.
Torchertime cracks Cummimg with a good jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torchertime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cummimg moves into range and clinches up with Torchertime.
Torchertime is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Cummimg breaks the clinch.
Torchertime misses with a looping right.
Cummimg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torchertime.
Cummimg throws a right and a left that Torchertime avoids nicely.

Cummimg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cummimg content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummimg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Torchertime can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cummimg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cummimg content just to control the position here.
Torchertime is trying to escape the mount.
Cummimg controlling his opponent.
Torchertime is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummimg controlling the position easily from mount.
Torchertime throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cummimg. What's that going to do exactly?
Torchertime is looking to get to half guard.
Cummimg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torchertime regains half guard.
Cummimg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cummimg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torchertime wants to control but Cummimg is having none of it.

Cummimg stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Torchertime is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Torchertime's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Torchertime tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cummimg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Torchertime had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cummimg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Torchertime Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cummimg's back instead.
Cummimg tries to roll but Torchertime sticks to his back.

Torchertime looking for the choke from the back.

Torchertime working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cummimg trying to control the hands but Torchertime won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merlin Cummimg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Torchertime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Torchertime looks to clinch

and Cummimg counters with a shoot takedown. Torchertime fights it but they end up in guard.

Torchertime is looking for a triangle but Cummimg pushes his legs off easily.

Torchertime is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cummimg looking to pass the guard.
Cummimg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torchertime looking for a sweep. Not yet Torchertime, not yet.

Torchertime working for a triangle but Cummimg defends it easily.
Cummimg tries to free his leg and advance position but Torchertime is retaining full guard.
Cummimg trying to control the position from guard on top but Torchertime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Torchertime escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cummimg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cummimg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cummimg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torchertime wants to sweep here but Cummimg controlling him for the moment.
Cummimg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torchertime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torchertime trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cummimg trying to control the position from guard on top but Torchertime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torchertime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Torchertime working for a triangle but Cummimg defends it easily.
Cummimg won't allow Torchertime to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torchertime wants to clinch.
Torchertime shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cummimg as he avoids it easily.
Torchertime misses with an uppercut. Cummimg saw that one coming.
Torchertime is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cummimg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torchertime.

Cummimg has Torchertime up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummimg tries to land knees in the clinch but Torchertime avoids the damage to the body.
Torchertime jumps guard but Cummimg stands there with Torchertime around his waist. Torchertime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torchertime jumps guard but Cummimg stands there with Torchertime around his waist. Torchertime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Torchertime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torchertime has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cummimg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torchertime goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cummimg prevents it.

Cummimg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Torchertime regains guard.
Cummimg is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Cummimg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cummimg forces his way into half guard.
Cummimg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torchertime wants to improve his position but Cummimg is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummimg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cummimg tries to pass to full mount but Torchertime defends it.
Torchertime is looking to improve his position.
Cummimg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Torchertime is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cummimg pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Cummimg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Torchertime actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Cummimg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cummimg 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Cummimg!