PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 809 p4p, 109 weight class) and Josh Peterson (ranked 2004 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tormenta
vs
Peterson

194 cm
21
244 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

UnderGround Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fray Tormenta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tormenta wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson lands with a hook. Tormenta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Fray Tormenta has been cut.
Tormenta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tormenta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tormenta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peterson uses from the top position.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tormenta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peterson passes into half guard.
Tormenta is trying to control but can't.
Tormenta is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta trying to control but Peterson postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tormenta is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormenta pulls Peterson in to control the position.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tormenta, not yet.

Tormenta has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Peterson doesn't defend quickly enough and Tormenta has managed to lock this one up! Can Peterson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tormenta on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fray Tormenta!
Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Fray Tormenta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.