PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unto CB Torture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen X gonna give it to ya - DMX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Unto CB Torture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Power's chin.

CB Torture
vs
Power

185 cm
26
203 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
212 lbs
17 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Unto CB Torture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CB Torture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
CB Torture stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Thomas Power has been cut.
Power throws a looping overhand right but CB Torture ducks down to avoid it.
Power shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by CB Torture.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Unto CB Torture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CB Torture comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
CB Torture looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power misses with a straight left.
CB Torture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power throws a hook to the side of CB Torture's head but CB Torture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by CB Torture.
Donk. Power catches CB Torture right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but CB Torture manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
CB Torture slips a jab from Power.
CB Torture slips a jab and a cross from Power.
CB Torture throws a series of punches but Power moves out of range.
Power misses with a combination
letting CB Torture counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.

Power closes the distance and clinches.

CB Torture manages to break the clinch.
Power misses with a low kick.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
CB Torture lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from CB Torture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unto CB Torture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by CB Torture.
CB Torture avoids the body shot from Power.
Power throws a hook but CB Torture blocks it.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract CB Torture.
CB Torture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power tries to score a power double leg takedown but CB Torture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Power somewhat.
Power misses with a takedown
and CB Torture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by CB Torture as he checks the leg kick.
CB Torture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power throws a hook but CB Torture avoids it easily.
Power misses the jab.
CB Torture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Unto CB Torture is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture misses with a few strikes there.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. CB Torture defends it nicely.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Some wild striking there from CB Torture.
CB Torture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture lands with a good body shot.
Power misses with a leg kick.
CB Torture with a hook.
Power moves in looking to clinch but CB Torture pushes him off.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but CB Torture is out of range.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CB Torture moves away from the strike by Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
CB Torture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and CB Torture wants it to stay on the feet.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and CB Torture is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
That's time! CB Torture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

CB Torture misses with a jab, cross combination.
CB Torture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
CB Torture lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Power misses.
CB Torture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a hook.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power gets cracked there but stands up to it.
CB Torture scores with a shot to the body.
CB Torture slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
CB Torture throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
CB Torture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CB Torture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power is trying desperately to land a takedown but CB Torture is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Power.
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has CB Torture pinned against the cage. CB Torture gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Power eats them both and turns towards CB Torture to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CB Torture but CB Torture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CB Torture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power staying out of range there.
CB Torture digs a good hook to Power's body.
CB Torture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
CB Torture tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unto CB Torture clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Power shoots and misses
and CB Torture counters with a nice body shot.
CB Torture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
CB Torture digs a good body shot into Power's ribs.
CB Torture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by CB Torture.
Power is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Power ducks right into an uppercut from CB Torture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CB Torture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.

That has opened up Thomas Power's cut even more.
CB Torture works the jab nicely.
Power fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but CB Torture avoids it really well and circles away.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
CB Torture ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
CB Torture misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power fails with the takedown
and CB Torture counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Power shoots in and gets a takedown into CB Torture's guard.
Power wants to stand and escape but instead CB Torture has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

CB Torture stands and steps away. Power gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
CB Torture shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Power eats them both and turns towards CB Torture to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot lands for CB Torture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power throws a right hand that CB Torture ducks under and follows up with a left that CB Torture also avoids with ease.
CB Torture fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
CB Torture lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power throws a lazy right hand but CB Torture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CB Torture but CB Torture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CB Torture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Power tries to bum rush CB Torture with a series of wild strikes but CB Torture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - CB Torture scores with a four punch combination!

The cut above Thomas Power's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Power throws a combination that misses
and CB Torture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unto CB Torture had his way with Thomas Power in that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Power's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

CB Torture looks to land a combination. Power sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by CB Torture.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from CB Torture.
CB Torture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Power with a lazy takedown attempt
and CB Torture makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CB Torture ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power throws a right and a left that CB Torture avoids nicely.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. CB Torture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
CB Torture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Power.
A left lands for CB Torture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from CB Torture misses.
CB Torture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
CB Torture stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
CB Torture connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to slow CB Torture down by chopping away at his legs.
CB Torture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and CB Torture wants it to stay on the feet.
Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Power.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. CB Torture tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag CB Torture to the ground. CB Torture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
CB Torture tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
CB Torture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
CB Torture misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CB Torture lands a body shot.
CB Torture swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CB Torture, as that shot connected.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CB Torture slips a straight right by Power.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unto CB Torture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think CB Torture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Unto CB Torture!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Unto CB Torture!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Unto CB Torture!

Unto CB Torture wins by unanimous decision!
Unto CB Torture retains his light heavyweight title!
Unto CB Torture really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.