PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas J Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Torino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas J Mcgarry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

J Mcgarry
vs
Torino

170 cm
20
165 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas J Mcgarry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Torino!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Torino to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Nicholas J Mcgarry has been cut.
Mcgarry doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Torino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torino stops a takedown attempt from Mcgarry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas J Mcgarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgarry is looking for a takedown.
Mcgarry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torino to keep the fight standing.

Torino pulls guard successfully.

Mcgarry drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torino!
Torino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcgarry down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcgarry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Torino connects with a decent elbow.

Nicholas J Mcgarry's cut is getting worse.
Mcgarry gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mcgarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgarry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Torino.
Torino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torino slips a nice elbow through Mcgarry's hands, connecting with Mcgarry's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgarry won't allow Torino to pass to mount.
Mcgarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgarry has hold of Torino's hands but Torino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Torino is nestled in close to Mcgarry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torino working over Mcgarry with some ground and pound. Mcgarry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Torino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Mcgarry actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is looking for a sweep. Torino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Torino.
Torino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Torino prevents Mcgarry from improving his position.
Mcgarry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Nicholas J Mcgarry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgarry's head.

Torino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgarry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torino has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgarry's legs - danger averted.
Torino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgarry's head.
Torino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torino stands up over Mcgarry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgarry working for a triangle but Torino defends it easily.

Mcgarry is looking for a triangle but Torino pushes his legs off easily.

Mcgarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgarry working a defensive guard here.
Torino wants to control from the top but Mcgarry keeps moving.
Torino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torino lands a couple of digs.
Torino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jeez, Nicholas J Mcgarry's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicholas J Mcgarry's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Torino!
Max Torino is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Max Torino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.