PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darcy lee Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZyD XV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

lee Torres
vs
XV

183 cm
29
185 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darcy lee Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ZyD XV!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks for a takedown but XV sprawls well.
XV lands with an overhand left.
Torres shoots in and drives through. XV sprawls well.

XV moves into the clinch.
XV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcy lee Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but XV manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
XV stalls.
Torres is looking for a takedown.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but XV manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
XV prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres takes an elbow to the forehead.
XV stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but XV gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XV lands a nice knee to the body.
XV landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
XV prevents the takedown attempt.
XV stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
XV works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
XV is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
XV landing knees to the body.
XV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
XV lands an elbow inside.
XV lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, XV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
XV lands a shot to the body.
XV gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XV comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torres takes an elbow to the forehead.
XV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A bit of stalling here from XV.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
XV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
XV prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
XV pushes Torres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
XV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
XV digs a right hand into Torres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torres's gas tank.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but XV pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
XV lunges at Torres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torres's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

XV closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
XV is pushing Torres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Torres looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from XV.
Come on XV - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
XV scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Nice elbow from XV.
A quick uppercut on the inside from XV.
XV scores with a shoulder strike.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XV lands a body shot.
XV content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by XV.
A nice glancing elbow lands by XV.
XV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
XV lands with a short punch from the clinch.
XV avoiding damage.
XV lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from XV.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. XV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by XV.
XV lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

XV moves into the clinch.
XV gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
XV landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Torres can't get the takedown.
XV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
XV using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but XV prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcy lee Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres takes an elbow to the temple.
Torres is working for takedown but XV is calmly controlling the position for now.
XV stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
XV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
XV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ZyD XV seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but XV pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
XV lands a jab.

XV forces Torres back against the cage and clinches.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
XV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
XV displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torres up against the cage.
XV lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from XV.
XV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
XV taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
XV lands a damaging elbow.
XV pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
XV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but XV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
XV creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
XV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by ZyD XV.

XV closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
XV lands an elbow inside.
XV effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by XV.
XV gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
XV scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres is trying to drag XV to the mat but XV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from XV.
XV is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
XV has Torres pushed against the cage.
XV tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but XV pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres walks into a straight right hand from XV.

XV closes the distance and clinches.
XV pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from XV.
Torres is trying to drag XV to the mat but XV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
XV is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

XV closes the distance and clinches.
Torres tries for a takedown but XV manages to get underhooks.
Torres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but XV is defending well.
XV lands a nice elbow.
XV lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darcy lee Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
XV stalling in the clinch.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but XV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from XV.
XV is pushing Torres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Torres is working for takedown but XV is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XV leaning against his opponent.
XV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres letting XV take a breather here.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but XV shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on XV - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by ZyD XV.

XV has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but XV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
XV lands with a left to the head.
XV scores with an uppercut up the middle.
XV unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
XV stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from XV.
XV slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XV creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
XV creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torres's defenses.
XV content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Torres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
XV lands an elbow inside.
XV lands a good knee to the midsection. Torres won't want to take too many of those.
XV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from XV.
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!
XV lands an elbow just above Torres 's eye.
XV will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torres up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by XV.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from XV.
XV lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
The referee calls for XV to work.
XV putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
XV working Torres over with knees to the body.

Torres has clasped his hands together around XV's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XV tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on XV's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
XV tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.

Torres tries for a kimura but XV is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XV can't do much from the bottom here.
XV tries to escape but Torres is in control.
XV wants to control but Torres postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
XV is looking to reverse the position.
XV wants to control but Torres postures up.
XV tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
XV manages to get back to half guard.
Torres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
XV is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if XV can do anything to dispel that myth.
XV working to try and regain half guard.
Darcy lee Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ZyD XV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

XV is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Torres locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! XV is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darcy lee Torres!