PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Torrens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torrens's choice of entrance music: The way I am . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ellenberger
vs
Torrens

173 cm
19
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
161 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Ellenberger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Torrens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torrens defends it nicely.

Torrens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellenberger!
You can see the frustration on Ellenberger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellenberger tries to bench press Torrens off him but Torrens keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torrens's best efforts.

Ellenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torrens is taking a breather. Ellenberger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Torrens is trying to control. Ellenberger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ellenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ellenberger wants to control but Torrens is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens trying to control from half guard but Ellenberger is working away.
Ellenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Torrens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellenberger has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ellenberger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torrens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torrens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellenberger is trying to maintain the position but Torrens is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torrens wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellenberger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torrens stops Ellenberger from getting back to his feet.
Torrens winds up and cracks Ellenberger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Torrens wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellenberger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back.
Ellenberger wants to get back to his feet.

Torrens seems to be looking for submissions.
Ellenberger wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torrens is trying to work for a kimura but Ellenberger is defending well.
Ellenberger is trying to maintain the position but Torrens is very close to passing his half guard.
Torrens passes into side control, despite Ellenberger's attempt to control the position.
Ellenberger is pushing Torrens's head away, looking to escape. Torrens manages to hold on to the position though.
Ellenberger is trying to control Torrens's posture but Torrens avoids it.
Ellenberger gets back to half guard.
Torrens prevents Ellenberger from standing back up.
Torrens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellenberger.

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ellenberger is looking for a triangle but Torrens pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrens with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ellenberger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torrens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torrens wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger controls Torrens momentarily but Torrens frees himself.

Ellenberger has his foot on Torrens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torrens works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Ellenberger dominated that round.
That's time! Ellenberger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Torrens shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellenberger's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torrens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torrens throws a big right hand that misses.
Torrens trying to move into half guard but instead Ellenberger has managed to sweep!

Ellenberger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torrens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torrens has escaped and now he's on top!
Ellenberger is looking to stand up but Torrens isn't so interested in that idea.
Torrens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torrens looking to pass the guard.
Torrens prevents Ellenberger from getting back to his feet.
Torrens throwing strikes from guard but Ellenberger blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrens landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens stays in close to Ellenberger's body and controls the position.
Torrens lands a couple of elbows.
Torrens trying to control but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.

Ellenberger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torrens passes into side control.
Torrens tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Torrens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ellenberger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Torrens trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger trying to control but Torrens postures up.
Torrens working Ellenberger over with strikes.

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back.

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back.
Torrens prevents Ellenberger from improving his position.
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!

Ellenberger actively working from the bottom here.
Jonathan Torrens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torrens is keen to just control but Ellenberger is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellenberger actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Torrens.
Ellenberger tries to get to full guard but Torrens has control of the leg.
Torrens is thwarting Ellenberger's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.
Ellenberger wants to improve his position but Torrens is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is trying to stand.
Torrens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Torrens wants to pass to mount but Ellenberger is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torrens is nestled in close to Ellenberger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ellenberger is trying to maintain the position but Torrens is very close to passing his half guard.

Torrens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ellenberger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torrens pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Torrens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ellenberger dives in and grabs Torrens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torrens pushes down on Ellenberger's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellenberger is defended easily by Torrens.

Torrens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellenberger is trying to defend but Torrens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ellenberger trying to control from the bottom.
Ellenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellenberger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torrens is working away from the top position though.
Torrens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ellenberger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torrens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellenberger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torrens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellenberger is looking to improve his position.
Torrens lands with a punch from half guard.
Torrens lands with a punch from half guard.
Torrens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellenberger's head.
Ellenberger is trying to control but can't.
Torrens is just content to waste time from the top position. Ellenberger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torrens preventing the sweep.

Ellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torrens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torrens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ellenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrens is in close to Ellenberger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Torrens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torrens lands a couple of digs.
Torrens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torrens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Torrens chips away with some ground and pound.

Ellenberger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Torrens escapes and throws Ellenberger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ellenberger wants to control but Torrens postures up.
Torrens working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrens trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.
Ellenberger can't do much from the bottom here.
Ellenberger is trying to improve his position.

Torrens goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ellenberger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torrens but great work by Ellenberger.
Ellenberger wants to control but Torrens is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Torrens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellenberger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Torrens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torrens is in trouble now - Ellenberger has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torrens's face.
Torrens tries to hold on but Ellenberger pushes him away.
Ellenberger thowing shots but they're missing.
Torrens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ellenberger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torrens can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ellenberger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellenberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torrens's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrens is looking to improve his position.

Torrens is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ellenberger is tapping! Great win for Torrens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Torrens! Jonathan Torrens retains his lightweight title!
Jonathan Torrens made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I got a lot of respect for Thor, but tonight was just my night. Proud to be the new 155 Champion in this org!'.