PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tornado CPW comes to the cage accompanied by Warning!. Pep has chosen Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) as his entrance music. Tyrone Tornado CPW has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tornado CPW
vs
Pep

180 cm
32
143 lbs
24 - 9 - 1

169 cm
37
145 lbs
35 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Pep. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pep.
Pep closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pep scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tornado CPW throws a leg kick but Pep checks it.
Pep avoids the body shot from Tornado CPW.
We've been told by Tornado CPW's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Pep does no damage.
Pep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW dodges the punch combination from Pep.
Pep takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Pep is just out of range.
Tornado CPW tests Pep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pep walks into a straight right hand from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Pep has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pep's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tornado CPW under the eye.
Tornado CPW keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pep throws a lazy uppercut
and Tornado CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Tornado CPW darts in and clinches Pep up against the cage.
Tornado CPW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pep or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Tornado CPW.
Pep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tornado CPW blocks an uppercut.
Pep misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tornado CPW is pushing Pep up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Pep gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pep is controlling the pace.
Tornado CPW wants to get back to his feet.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tornado CPW pushes Pep off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pep was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tornado CPW steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pep.
Pep getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot.
Pep thumps Tornado CPW with a low kick.
Tornado CPW throws a body punch but Pep moves out of range.
Tornado CPW misses with an uppercut. Pep saw that one coming.
Tornado CPW slips a jab from Pep.
Tornado CPW leaves Pep with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tornado CPW moves out of range as Pep strikes.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pep was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW slips a jab from Pep.
Tornado CPW fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tornado CPW scores with a hook.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown by Pep or perhaps it was just good defense by Tornado CPW which made him look bad.
Pep tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tornado CPW is able to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep throws a poor cross that misses
and Tornado CPW counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tornado CPW. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tornado CPW is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pep.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot.
Pep takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pep takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Tornado CPW.
Pep moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tornado CPW is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Pep as he connects with a hook.
Pep fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tornado CPW on the side of the head.
Tornado CPW slips under a jab from Pep.
Nice defenses there by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
Tornado CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pep throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tornado CPW connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pep. Pep circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pep lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
Tornado CPW doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW is looking to wear down Pep with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pep moves to clinch but Tornado CPW breaks away
and Tornado CPW counters with a nice body shot.
Pep slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pep throws a poor cross that misses
and Tornado CPW counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tornado CPW lands with a nice body punch.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW defending well as Pep loads up on a big left hand.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
Pep misses with a few strikes there.
Tornado CPW works the jab nicely.
Donk. Pep catches Tornado CPW right on the button with a cross.
Pep has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tornado CPW finds it's way round the side to connect with Pep's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pep closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pep takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice right hand.
Pep lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyrone Tornado CPW will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tornado CPW fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tornado CPW rushes Pep and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tornado CPW misses with a punch to the body.
Tornado CPW wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tornado CPW blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tornado CPW lands with a light punch inside.
Pep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tornado CPW misses with the head strike.
Pep tries a body shot but Tornado CPW blocks it.
Tornado CPW lands with a short shot to the head.
Tornado CPW gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pep.
Tornado CPW lands an uppercut.
Pep throws a punch but it's blocked by Tornado CPW.
Pep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tornado CPW misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW blocks an uppercut.
Pep throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tornado CPWs head.
Tornado CPW tries to throw a body punch but Pep avoids it by throwing Tornado CPW back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tornado CPW's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Tornado CPW.

Tornado CPW breaks the clinch.
Pep throws the left hand but Tornado CPW avoids the punch easily.
Pep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tornado CPW paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tornado CPW takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pep waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tornado CPW.
Pep throws a series of punches but Tornado CPW moves out of range.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pep misses with a hook. Tornado CPW ducked under it nicely.
Pep fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Pep.
Tornado CPW cracks Pep with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Pep.
Tornado CPW dodges the punch combination from Pep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep throws a head kick that misses.
Tornado CPW swings for the body but Pep moves out of range.
Pep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pep throws out a loose jab but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Pep misses with a straight left.
Tornado CPW tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pep was well out of range. Poor timing from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
An inside leg kick from Tornado CPW misses.
Pep rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tornado CPW counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tornado CPW tests Pep's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pep scores with a jab. Tornado CPW acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tornado CPW with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tornado CPW staying out of range there.
Tornado CPW keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pep.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW pushes Pep back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tornado CPW backwards.
Tornado CPW blocks a body shot from Pep.
Pep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tornado CPW.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Tornado CPW.
Pep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.

Tornado CPW breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tornado CPW, pushing him back against the cage.
Pep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pep takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pep misses with the head strike.
Pep misses with some punches.
Tornado CPW throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
Tornado CPW is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tornado CPW effectively controlling the action here.
Pep is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW is defending well.
Tornado CPW tries to break free but Pep pushes him back against the cage.
Pep is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tornado CPW.
Pep struggles to land a body shot inside as Tornado CPW controls his hands.
Tornado CPW tries to break free but Pep pushes him back against the cage.
Pep is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pep swings wildly with an uppercut but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tornado CPW pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frankie Pep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tornado CPW moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Tornado CPW will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tornado CPW changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Tornado CPW gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tornado CPW escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pep thuds his right hand into Tornado CPW's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tornado CPW takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Tornado CPW.
Pep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tornado CPW circles away quickly and effectively.
Pep smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pep throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pep throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pep, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tornado CPW ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Tornado CPW. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Tornado CPW there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep throws a hook to the side of Tornado CPW's head but Tornado CPW sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tornado CPW avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frankie Pep seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tornado CPW lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pep at a distance.
Pep throws the left hand but Tornado CPW avoids the punch easily.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW ducks under a wild hook from Pep.
Pep lands a right hook to the body.
Tornado CPW jabs at Pep's body.
Tornado CPW on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tornado CPW changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tornado CPW misses the shot to the body.
Tornado CPW sizes up Pep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pep looks to land a combination but Tornado CPW avoids it well.
Pep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tornado CPW circles away quickly and effectively.
Pep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pep walks into a stiff left hand from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but Pep moves out of range.
Tornado CPW misses the shot to the body.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep throws a jab when Tornado CPW was well out of range.
Tornado CPW slips a jab from Pep.
Tornado CPW lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Pep.
Decent striking displayed by Pep there.
Pep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tornado CPW lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pep at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Tornado CPW blocks the low kick.
Pep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tornado CPW lands a nice looking body shot.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW scores with a shot to the body.
Tornado CPW misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
Pep moves out of range of the strikes.
Tornado CPW lunges at Pep with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pep's hand.
Pep takes a swing at Tornado CPW's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW stuns Pep with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW is looking to clinch.
Pep tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tornado CPW counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tornado CPW is looking to clinch.
Pep scores with the left hand. Tornado CPW knows he should have avoided that one.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pep moves away.
Tornado CPW on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tornado CPW fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tornado CPW tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tornado CPW misses with a wild body shot.
Pep scores with a punch to the head.
Tornado CPW bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pep fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tornado CPW on the side of the head.
Tornado CPW scores with a shot to the body.
Pep dodges the punch combination from Tornado CPW.
Pep misses with a low kick as Tornado CPW jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Pep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Tornado CPW just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pep. Beautiful body shot.
Tornado CPW scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tornado CPW throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pep dodges the punch combination from Tornado CPW.

Pep darts in and clinches Tornado CPW up against the cage.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tornado CPW blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep swings wildly with an uppercut but Tornado CPW uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tornado CPW blocks an uppercut.
Frankie Pep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pep swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Tornado CPW breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tornado CPW, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
Tyrone Tornado CPW was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.