|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Torture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Torture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Fitzmagic's chin.
|
|
|
190 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
170 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Torture! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good work by Torture as he checks the leg kick. Fitzmagic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Torture. Tom Torture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torture dodges the punch combination from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic misses with the combination.
Fitzmagic throws a solid leg kick but Torture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzmagic. A head kick misses from Fitzmagic. Torture wants to clinch up but Fitzmagic keeps it at a distance. Fitzmagic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fitzmagic has closed the distance and engaged Torture in a clinch.
Fitzmagic blocks a body shot from Torture. Fitzmagic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzmagic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torture clinches. Torture looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fitzmagic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fitzmagic misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzmagic throws a wild body kick that Torture sees coming a mile off. Torture looks to land a combination but Fitzmagic avoids it well. Fitzmagic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Torture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzmagic. Fitzmagic throws a series of punches but Torture moves out of range. Torture gets caught napping as Fitzmagic dives in and scores a takedown. Torture manages to retain guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Torture has his foot on Fitzmagic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzmagic works his way back into a safe position though. Fitzmagic trying to control but Torture is working from the bottom. Torture controls Fitzmagic momentarily but Fitzmagic frees himself. Fitzmagic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Fitzmagic distracts Torture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitzmagic stands up from Torture's guard - Fitzmagic perhaps looking for a knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzmagic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzmagic throws a leg kick but Torture moved away. Fitzmagic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzmagic. Fitzmagic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torture. Torture tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Torture scores with a hook to the body. Fitzmagic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fitzmagic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torture. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Torture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzmagic manages to avoid it. Torture lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzmagic throws a half hearted mid kick. Torture avoids the head kick by Fitzmagic.
No joy there for Fitzmagic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzmagic has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzmagic is trying to break free. Fitzmagic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torture avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzmagic. Fitzmagic is trying to push Torture away but Torture has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Torture wants the takedown. Fitzmagic is fighting it off but Torture persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fitzmagic's guard against the cage. Torture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzmagic swivels though and keeps the full guard. Torture gets to his feet. Fitzmagic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Torture shoots and misses and Fitzmagic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fitzmagic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fitzmagic tries to clinch up but Torture circles away and keeps his distance. An inside leg kick lands from Torture. Fitzmagic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzmagic defends it nicely. Torture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fitzmagic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Fitzmagic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fitzmagic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Fitzmagic working some strikes from top position. Fitzmagic stopping the sweep attempt from Torture. Fitzmagic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torture. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fitzmagic being controlled here momentarily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Fitzmagic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fitzmagic dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitzmagic throws a right hand that Torture ducks under and follows up with a left that Torture also avoids with ease. Torture slips a jab and a cross from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic tries to clinch up but Torture circles away and keeps his distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzmagic looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Torture avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Fitzmagic misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzmagic misses with a combination
and Torture counters with a good low kick that Fitzmagic was not able to check. Fitzmagic stuffs the takedown. Fitzmagic misses with a series of wild punches.
Torture shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic tries to sprawl out of it but Torture keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzmagic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Fitzmagic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzmagic swats away the attempt to clinch by Torture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzmagic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Torture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Torture wants to clinch and Fitzmagic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Torture avoids the elbow strike from Fitzmagic, against the cage.
Fitzmagic misses with a knee to the head. Torture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzmagic's efforts to push away. Fitzmagic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Torture avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Torture gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzmagic throws a right and a left that Torture avoids nicely. Fitzmagic throws a sloppy head kick and Torture counters with a good low kick that Fitzmagic was not able to check. Good work by Torture as he checks the leg kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torture is defended easily by Fitzmagic. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Torture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzmagic throws out the jab. Tom Torture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitzmagic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fitzmagic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torture drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Torture obliges. Fitzmagic is trying to force a seperation but Torture has the dominant position. A head punch on the inside from Fitzmagic fails to land. Torture is looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic working hard to break the clinch. Fitzmagic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzmagic fails to land with a series of punches.
Torture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torture chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Torture blocks the low kick. Torture drives through and clinches with Fitzmagic against the cage.
Torture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torture throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzmagic throws a big shot that misses. Fitzmagic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torture. Fitzmagic tries to clinch there but Torture circles away.
Fitzmagic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Torture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fitzmagic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Torture jumps guard but Fitzmagic stands there with Torture around his waist. Torture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fitzmagic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torture doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzmagic circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Fitzmagic as Torture shoots in. Fitzmagic throws a right and a left that both miss. Excellent takedown into side control there by Torture. Torture will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzmagic pushes Torture away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Torture gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Fitzmagic tries to improve position but can't. Torture trying to control the position but Fitzmagic is working away. Fitzmagic is trying to buck Torture off. Fitzmagic is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Torture just content to control the position. Torture stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Fitzmagic will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Torture looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzmagic is fending him off so far but Torture persists. Nope, Fitzmagic circles away and we're back to standing. Torture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzmagic throws out the jab. Torture moves into the clinch. Fitzmagic has had enough of the clinch but Torture keeps him there for the moment. Fitzmagic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Torture avoids the body shot from Fitzmagic.
Fitzmagic moves into the clinch. Torture manages to break the clinch.
Fitzmagic misses with a double jab.
Torture wants to clinch up but Fitzmagic keeps it at a distance. Ryan Fitzmagic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Torture ducks under a wild hook from Fitzmagic. Torture with a nice cross. Fitzmagic throws a low kick but Torture avoids it. Fitzmagic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Torture moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzmagic.
That's one minute gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Torture. Torture fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzmagic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Torture dives in and grabs Fitzmagic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzmagic pushes down on Torture's head and hops out. Torture tries to grapple but his opponent circles so Fitzmagic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fitzmagic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fitzmagic wants to stand but Torture has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Torture controls Fitzmagic momentarily but Fitzmagic frees himself. Ryan Fitzmagic has got the better of the ground game so far. Torture pulls Fitzmagic in close to prevent any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fitzmagic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitzmagic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Torture's guard. Fitzmagic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Torture pushes Fitzmagic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Torture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fitzmagic throws a series of punches but Torture avoids them all with ease. Fitzmagic throws a body punch but Torture moves out of range. Fitzmagic gets caught flat footed, as Torture shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Torture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzmagic is keeping the position for now. Fitzmagic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torture is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Torture trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzmagic's guard. Torture trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzmagic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Torture prevents Fitzmagic from getting back to his feet. Fitzmagic 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. Torture wants to stand but Fitzmagic is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fitzmagic is working an open guard so Torture takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Sloppy strikes from Fitzmagic. Those never looked like landing. Torture connects with an inside leg kick. Fitzmagic shoots in for a takedown but Torture shows good takedown defense. Torture shoots in and drives through. Fitzmagic sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Torture. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torture looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Torture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Torture won't allow Fitzmagic to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ryan Fitzmagic. I've got Fitzmagic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic! Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryan Fitzmagic!
Ryan Fitzmagic wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|