PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Torquato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquato comes into the arena with Kanye West - Amazing blaring out of the sound system. Jorge has chosen My life be like as his entrance music. Bruno Torquato has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Torquato
vs
Jorge

180 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Torquato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Torquato to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Torquato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torquato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torquato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torquato's guard.
Torquato keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Torquato keeping full guard, as Jorge tries to pass.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Torquato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torquato is breathing heavily.
Torquato wants to improve his position but Jorge is controlling well.
Jorge is keen to just control but Torquato is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jorge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Torquato keeps moving.
Jorge postures up and lands a big shot to Torquato's brow.

Torquato working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jorge has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torquato is trying to get back to full guard.
Jorge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torquato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorge working Torquato over with strikes.
Jorge trying to control the action but Torquato is working from the bottom.
Jorge tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Torquato.
Jorge passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Torquato is squirming around, avoiding Jorge's attempts to control the action.
Torquato takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Torquato to take his back!
Jorge tries to keep control of the position but Torquato is staying busy.

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.
Jorge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Torquato covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jorge tries to keep control of the position but Torquato is staying busy.
Can Torquato hold on?! Jorge is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jorge tries to get the hooks in deep but Torquato pushed the leg off.
Torquato trying to control the hands but Jorge won't let him.
Jorge trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Jorge dominated that round.
That's time! Torquato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jorge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torquato.

Jorge shoots in and bounces Torquato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Torquato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torquato keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Fernando Jorge just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jorge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torquato's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Torquato actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge prevents Torquato from improving his position.
Jorge trying to control the action but Torquato is working from the bottom.
Jorge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torquato trying to hold on to Jorge's head to control him but Jorge postures up.
Jorge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torquato. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jorge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torquato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two 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.
Jorge moves nicely into side control.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Torquato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torquato is looking to regain half guard here but Jorge keeps moving and retains side control.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Torquato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Torquato tries to keep at a distance but Jorge has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jorge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jorge wants to take a breather but Torquato is having none of it.
Torquato trying to control from the bottom.
Torquato moves into full guard.
Torquato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jorge manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torquato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torquato wants to control but Jorge is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torquato trying to control the position but Jorge is working away.
Jorge tries to bench press Torquato off him but Torquato keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Jorge 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!

Jorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Torquato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jorge looks like he's trying to stand up.

Torquato 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.
Torquato tries to pass to full mount but Jorge defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge is trying is best to control the position here.
Jorge trying to control from the bottom.
Jorge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Torquato is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Torquato wants to pass the guard but Jorge is keeping the position.

Jorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jorge wants to stand up but Torquato is controlling him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torquato has his takedown stuffed
and Jorge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jorge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jorge trying to control but Torquato is working from the bottom.

Jorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jorge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torquato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorge is one step ahead there.

Torquato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jorge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jorge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jorge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruno Torquato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando Jorge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Torquato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jorge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruno Torquato.
Well Jorge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Jorge!