PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tora Ropez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropez has chosen Ambrosia as his entrance music. Tora Ropez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

violator
vs
Ropez

172 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny violator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tora Ropez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

violator closes the distance and clinches.
violator can't get the takedown.
violator is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
violator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ropez is trying to break free.
violator tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
violator has Ropez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ropez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

violator gets control of Ropez's arms and successfully pulls guard. violator will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
violator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

violator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ropez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ropez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ropez stopping the sweep attempt from violator.
violator is trying to control the position from the bottom.

violator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ropez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ropez is looking to stand up but violator won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
violator is trying to keep Ropez in close.

violator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ropez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ropez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ropez wants to get up but he can't break violator's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ropez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

violator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ropez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
violator wants to sweep here but Ropez controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
violator is working hard here to advance position.
violator is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
violator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ropez as he avoids it easily.
Ropez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
violator takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

violator moves into the clinch.
Ropez stops a takedown attempt from violator.

violator gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ropez regains guard.
Ropez 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.
violator trying to control but Ropez is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropez trying to keep a closed guard but violator is proving a slippery customer.
violator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ropez is keeping the position for now.
violator trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ropez 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.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
violator shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ropez as he jumps to the side.
violator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ropez swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Ropez misses.
Ropez misses with a jab, cross combination.
violator fails with a takedown attempt.
Ropez thuds a left hand into violator's body.
Ropez misses with the combination.
violator misses with a takedown attempt - Ropez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny violator dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

violator shoots in for a takedown but Ropez shows good takedown defense.
violator shoots in looking for a takedown. Ropez tries to sprawl out of it but violator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ropez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ropez misses with the combination.
Ropez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ropez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ropez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but violator circles away quickly and effectively.
Ropez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but violator circles away quickly and effectively.
Ropez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
violator dodges the punch combination from Ropez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
violator is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ropez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.

violator moves into the clinch.
violator wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from violator.
Ropez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from violator.
violator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ropez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ropez throws a right and a left that both miss.
violator dodges the punch combination from Ropez.
Nice sprawl there from Ropez as violator shoots in.
violator shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ropez as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

violator shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

violator is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ropez has managed to free his arm - good work.
violator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

violator is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
violator wants to pass the guard but Ropez is defending well.
Ropez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with violator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
violator prevents Ropez from standing back up.
violator wants to take a breather but Ropez is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ropez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ropez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps violator's head backwards.
violator fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tora Ropez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ropez looks to land a combination. violator sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
violator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ropez.
Ropez works over violator's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
violator shoots in looking for a takedown. Ropez tries to sprawl out of it but violator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ropez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from violator misses its intended target.
violator shoots for a double leg takedown but Ropez sprawls well. He's pushed violator's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ropez throws a nice looking combination but violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
violator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ropez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten violator somewhat.
Tora Ropez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from violator.
violator fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tora Ropez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by violator or perhaps it was just good defense by Ropez which made him look bad.
Ropez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
violator shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ropez defends it nicely.
violator shoots in but Ropez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ropez fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
violator shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ropez defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
violator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ropez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten violator somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropez throws a nice looking combination but violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ropez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Ropez there.
Ropez swinging wilding here.

violator closes the distance and pushes Ropez back into the cage.
violator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ropez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ropez misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropez slaps away a takedown attempt from violator, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ropez throws a right hand that violator ducks under and follows up with a left that violator also avoids with ease.
Ropez throws a nice looking combination but violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ropez looks to land a combination but violator avoids it well.
violator fails to land the takedown.
Ropez misses with a wild combination.
violator misses with a straight left.
Ropez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ropez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropez misses with a wild combination.
Ropez misses with a few strikes there.
violator will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ropez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

violator fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ropez sprawls well initially but violator persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

violator is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ropez is just riding it out for now. violator eventually gives up the hold.
violator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ropez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
violator lands a big shot there that rocks Ropez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

violator looking to secure an arm triangle but Ropez defends it well.
Ropez tries to hold on but violator pushes him away.
Ropez wants to try and get back to his feet.

violator is working for a guillotine from mount but Ropez frees his head quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tora Ropez.
I think Ropez 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!