PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe JO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe JO is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Torres
vs
JO

186 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, joe JO!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JO tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
joe JO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
JO throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres moves out of range as JO strikes.
JO lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by JO.
JO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
JO throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - JO has eaten all the pies!
JO throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.

Torres has closed the distance and engaged JO in a clinch.

Torres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
JO pushes Torres away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Torres gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Torres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down JO's shoulder. That is not cool.
Torres trying to control the action but JO is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Torres stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JO is not content to let Torres control the position.
JO wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torres working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Torres wants to control but JO is keeping him busy.
Torres 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JO is trying to get back to his feet.
JO is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.

Torres decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Torres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
JO is looking to escape.
JO looks gassed!
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but JO is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres is really struggling to control JO but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Torres just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres stalling in the clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but JO won't allow it.
Torres prevents JO from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Torres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with JO, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Torres manages to break the clinch.
JO misses with a combination
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
JO falls off balance throwing a combination

and Torres counters with a nice double leg into guard.
JO working a defensive guard here.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Torres stands and steps away. JO gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JO connects with a looping right hand.
JO misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
JO fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Torres.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
JO tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Torres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
JO is trying to buck Torres off.
JO struggling a bit here.
Torres wants to stand but JO is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JO tries to escape but Torres is in control.

Torres has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
JO misses with a combination

and Torres counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
JO keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres trying to control but JO is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. JO is keeping the position for now.
Torres prevents JO from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but JO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mike Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
JO waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Torres.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Torres.
JO throws a right and a left that both miss.

JO tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.

Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Torres dominated that second round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
JO keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
JO preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but JO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres thows a big elbow that misses.
Torres prevents JO from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres wants to control from the top but JO keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
JO misses with a series of wild punches.
JO misses with a looping right.
joe JO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JO misses with a wild combination.

Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torres is nestled in close to JO, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
JO wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is keen to just control but JO is a slippery customer.
Torres is looking to advance position but JO won't allow it.
Torres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Torres works his way into full mount!

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.
JO wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
JO is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Torres!