PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Torkoly Sr (ranked 5328 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Panda One (ranked 546 p4p, 366 weight class). Panda One has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benjamin Torkoly Sr's chin.

Torkoly Sr
vs
One

200 cm
25
194
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
19
197
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Torkoly Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torkoly Sr clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torkoly Sr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torkoly Sr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
One tries for a takedown but Torkoly Sr manages to get underhooks.
Torkoly Sr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torkoly Sr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. One is defending well for now.
One looking for a takedown.

Torkoly Sr manages to break the clinch.
One fails to land with a series of punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - One has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torkoly Sr wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torkoly Sr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One pulls Torkoly Sr in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

One looking for a guillotine here but Torkoly Sr defends easily.
One is pulling down on Torkoly Sr's head. It's preventing any offense from Torkoly Sr, at least for the moment.
Torkoly Sr tries to stand but One is controlling from the bottom.

That's two 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
One is trying to drag Torkoly Sr to the mat but Torkoly Sr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda One.
One can't break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One blocks a body shot from Torkoly Sr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
One taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Torkoly Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr misses with a short punch on the inside.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
One keeps control of Torkoly Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
One taking a breather.
One is trying to pull guard but Torkoly Sr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Torkoly Sr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torkoly Sr tries to break free but One pushes him back against the cage.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torkoly Sr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torkoly Sr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torkoly Sr has him pressed against the cage.
One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torkoly Sr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four 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.
One jumps guard but Torkoly Sr stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the clinch but One keeps him there for the moment.
Torkoly Sr misses with a punch on the inside.
Torkoly Sr blocking some punches.
Torkoly Sr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Torkoly Sr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Torkoly Sr wants to break free but One has control.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Torkoly Sr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick that misses.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Torkoly Sr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

One drives through with a takedown into guard.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torkoly Sr is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Torkoly Sr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Torkoly Sr wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Torkoly Sr.
One wants to clinch.

One shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand up but One is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torkoly Sr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torkoly Sr tries to get out of the position.
One wants to stand but Torkoly Sr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torkoly Sr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torkoly Sr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?

That's four 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.
One wants to control from the top but Torkoly Sr keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torkoly Sr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torkoly Sr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from One.
Torkoly Sr doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.

One shoots in and gets a takedown into Torkoly Sr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torkoly Sr keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panda One 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!

Torkoly Sr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
One lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Torkoly Sr gets caught napping as One dives in and scores a takedown. Torkoly Sr manages to retain guard.
One stops Torkoly Sr from standing up.
One working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand up but One is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One passes Torkoly Sr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torkoly Sr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but One manages to mount him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
One trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torkoly Sr really wants to buck One off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by One.
Torkoly Sr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

One jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Torkoly Sr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Torkoly Sr and One has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

One is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torkoly Sr has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torkoly Sr is pushing One's head away, looking to escape. One manages to hold on to the position though.
Torkoly Sr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Torkoly Sr trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One content just to control the position here.
Torkoly Sr tries to buck One off but he can't manage it.
One controlling from the full mount.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand.

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.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torkoly Sr really wants to buck One off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panda One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think One 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda One!