PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Ngassa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Torquemada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquemada has chosen Anthrax - 1000 Points of Hate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ngassa
vs
Torquemada

225 cm
21
278 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
236 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mongo Ngassa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Torquemada!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngassa fakes the leg kick and cracks Torquemada in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torquemada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torquemada tries to clinch up.
Ngassa looks for the body kick but Torquemada saw that one coming.
Torquemada avoids the head kick by Ngassa.

Torquemada moves into the clinch.

Torquemada gets control of Ngassa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torquemada will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torquemada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torquemada is controlling Ngassa's posture.

Torquemada looking for a guillotine here but Ngassa defends easily.
Ngassa is looking to stand up but Torquemada won't let him.
Ngassa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torquemada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngassa is looking to stand up but Torquemada won't let him.

Ngassa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torquemada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ngassa has managed to get both his arms back between Torquemada's legs - danger averted.
Ngassa wants to stand but Torquemada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Torquemada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torquemada is trying to control the position but Ngassa postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Torquemada misses.
Torquemada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Torquemada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ngassa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Torquemada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ngassa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torquemada prevents Ngassa from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torquemada seems to be working for a kimura but Ngassa defends the submission attempt.
Ngassa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngassa tries to get out of the position.
Ngassa is trying to stand back up but Torquemada is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torquemada wants to control but Ngassa is keeping him busy.
Ngassa is trying to stand up here but Torquemada is controlling him well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ngassa looks to land a body kick but Torquemada moved away.
Ngassa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torquemada.

Torquemada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Torquemada remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Torquemada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torquemada looks gassed!

Torquemada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngassa is not content to let Torquemada control the position.
Ngassa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Torquemada is controlling him well.
Torquemada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Torquemada misses with the ground and pound.
Torquemada controlling the position from side mount.
Ngassa is trying to get back to his feet.
Torquemada in side control, throwing shots but Ngassa defends.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngassa throws the kick towards the body but Torquemada avoids it.

Torquemada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torquemada lands in his opponent's guard.
Torquemada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ngassa is keeping the position for now.
Torquemada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngassa wants to stand but Torquemada is controlling the position.
Torquemada trying to control but Ngassa is working from the bottom.
Ngassa wants to stand but Torquemada is controlling the position.
Ngassa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torquemada controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Torquemada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Torquemada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torquemada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ngassa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torquemada somewhat.
Torquemada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ngassa.
Torquemada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Ngassa.
Ngassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Torquemada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torquemada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torquemada fails to advance to Ngassa's back.
Ngassa is squirming around, avoiding Torquemada's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torquemada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Torquemada trying to control but Ngassa is having none of it.
Ngassa'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.
Torquemada with the ground and pound from mount.
Ngassa'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.
Torquemada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngassa'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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torquemada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ngassa is surviving well by controlling Torquemada's body position as best he can.
Torquemada trying to control but Ngassa is having none of it.
Ngassa tries to buck Torquemada off but he can't manage it.
Torquemada moves to the back position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Torquemada. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Torquemada throwing sloppy strikes.
Torquemada trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Torquemada is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ngassa is defending well though. Torquemada let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torquemada is persistently looking for the submission but Ngassa is defending it well.
Ngassa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Torquemada just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Torquemada throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ngassa has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Ngassa right now.

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.
Ngassa is trying to get back to his feet but Torquemada has full control of the position and if anything, Ngassa has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Torquemada working for a choke but Ngassa is defending well.
Torquemada really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ngassa.
Ngassa looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Torquemada is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Torquemada working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Torquemada has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ngassa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Torquemada 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!

Ngassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ngassa throws a head kick that Torquemada semi-blocks.
Torquemada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torquemada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torquemada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngassa moves away.
Ngassa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Torquemada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torquemada is keen to just control but Ngassa is a slippery customer.
Torquemada stops Ngassa from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torquemada slows the pace down in half guard.
Ngassa pushes Torquemada off looking to stand but Torquemada dives back in and keeps control.
Ngassa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torquemada on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torquemada controlling the action here.
Ngassa is looking to escape.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

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

Torquemada is working for a kimura but Ngassa is defending it quite comfortably.
Torquemada is looking to take a break and control but Ngassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ngassa looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Torquemada stops Ngassa from getting back to his feet.
Torquemada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ngassa!

Torquemada working for a guillotine from mount but Ngassa is in no mood to give up.
Ngassa'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.
Ngassa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Torquemada landing strikes, looking to finish!
Torquemada controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada tries to control but Ngassa wriggling away.
Torquemada landing shots from mount.
Torquemada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ngassa is looking to escape.
Ngassa really wants to buck Torquemada off and get back to his feet.
Torquemada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ngassa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torquemada raining down shots from the mount!
Torquemada controlling the pace for now.

Torquemada has hold of Ngassa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ngassa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ngassa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngassa is bucking up trying to escape but Torquemada cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Torquemada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torquemada moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Torquemada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Torquemada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ngassa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ngassa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Torquemada trying to control the action but Ngassa is working from the bottom.

Torquemada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ngassa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torquemada trying to control the action but Ngassa is working from the bottom.
Torquemada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngassa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torquemada tries for a takedown but Ngassa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mongo Ngassa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torquemada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ngassa.
Torquemada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ngassa.
Ngassa lands with a kick to the temple. Torquemada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ngassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ngassa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ngassa wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Torquemada.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ngassa.
Torquemada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ngassa.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ngassa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torquemada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Xavier Torquemada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Ngassa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ngassa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ngassa. Torquemada shrugs it off though.
Ngassa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ngassa misses with a head kick.

Torquemada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Torquemada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ngassa is not content to let Torquemada control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngassa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Torquemada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ngassa keeps working.
Ngassa tries to escape but Torquemada is in control.

Torquemada is working to tighten is grip on Ngassa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ngassa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Torquemada is really squeezing tight and eventually Ngassa passes out! Torquemada breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xavier Torquemada! Xavier Torquemada retains his heavyweight title!

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