PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Tattsyrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All I Do Is Win. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Torres
vs
Tattsyrup

188 cm
41
178 lbs
8 - 29 - 0

182 cm
18
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Tattsyrup!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattsyrup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tattsyrup misses with a series of wild punches.

Tattsyrup closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard.
Tattsyrup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tattsyrup landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tattsyrup tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattsyrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tattsyrup lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tattsyrup landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tattsyrup is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Tattsyrup sits in half guard.
Tattsyrup missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tattsyrup is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tattsyrup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Tattsyrup with the ground and pound but Torres uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tattsyrup postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tattsyrup with a nice head shot there.
Tattsyrup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.

Tattsyrup decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tattsyrup thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tattsyrup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tattsyrup lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tattsyrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
Tattsyrup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tattsyrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tattsyrup trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Tattsyrup not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tattsyrup wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tattsyrup is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tattsyrup is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tattsyrup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tattsyrup slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.

Tattsyrup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattsyrup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Tattsyrup dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Torres gets caught flat footed, as Tattsyrup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tattsyrup throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tattsyrup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Torres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tattsyrup is proving hard to escape from.
Tattsyrup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattsyrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tattsyrup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tattsyrup scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tattsyrup scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tattsyrup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tattsyrup.
Torres wants to control but Tattsyrup is keeping busy.
Tattsyrup is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tattsyrup scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tattsyrup wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tattsyrup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tattsyrup wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tattsyrup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattsyrup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres tries to bum rush Tattsyrup with a series of wild strikes but Tattsyrup uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tobias Tattsyrup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Tattsyrup.
A jab from Tattsyrup misses.
Some wild striking there from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Tattsyrup misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Torres is rocked!

Tattsyrup shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tattsyrup looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tattsyrup is controlling the pace.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tattsyrup 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.
Tattsyrup trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Tattsyrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Tattsyrup. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Tattsyrup does no damage.

Tattsyrup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tattsyrup throws an elbow that misses. Torres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tattsyrup's guard. Nice move by Torres!

Torres wants to stand but Tattsyrup has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tattsyrup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tattsyrup connects with a nice short shot to Torres's temple.
Torres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Tattsyrup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.

Tattsyrup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Tattsyrup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tattsyrup wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to escape.
Tattsyrup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dan Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tattsyrup thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres pushes Tattsyrup off looking to stand but Tattsyrup dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tattsyrup lands a nice short elbow.
Tattsyrup working the head and body with strikes.
Tattsyrup looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Torres is not content to let Tattsyrup control the position.
Tattsyrup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Tattsyrup. Those never looked like landing.

Tattsyrup shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tattsyrup lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Tattsyrup! That's hurt Torres! Will he recover? Tattsyrup fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Tattsyrup!
Tobias Tattsyrup is the new welterweight champion!
Tobias Tattsyrup bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.