PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Torquemada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingston Bartholemeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torquemada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anthrax - 1000 Points of Hate. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Torquemada
vs
Bartholemeaux

185 cm
25
236 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Torquemada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kingston Bartholemeaux!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torquemada takes the fight into the clinch.
Torquemada tries to pull guard but Bartholemeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Torquemada drops back down to his feet.
Torquemada has Bartholemeaux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bartholemeaux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torquemada fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Torquemada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bartholemeaux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torquemada has him pressed against the cage.
Torquemada tries to pull guard but Bartholemeaux holds him up against the cage and eventually Torquemada drops back down to his feet.
Torquemada prevents Bartholemeaux from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquemada tries to pull guard but Bartholemeaux won't allow it.
Torquemada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bartholemeaux walks away with a smile on his face. Torquemada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bartholemeaux throws a body punch but Torquemada moves out of range.
Torquemada misses with a hook to the body
and Bartholemeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Torquemada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Torquemada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bartholemeaux defending well though.

Torquemada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bartholemeaux is just riding it out for now. Torquemada eventually gives up the hold.
Bartholemeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Torquemada wants to pass the guard but Bartholemeaux is defending well.

Torquemada is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada wants to take a breather but Bartholemeaux is having none of it.
Bartholemeaux is trying to stand back up but Torquemada is controlling him
Bartholemeaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torquemada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bartholemeaux is refusing to be controlled, as Torquemada sits in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torquemada tries for a takedown but Bartholemeaux circles away easily
and Bartholemeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Torquemada doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Bartholemeaux to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Torquemada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bartholemeaux prevents Torquemada from improving position.

Torquemada goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bartholemeaux has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torquemada but great work by Bartholemeaux.

Bartholemeaux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Torquemada avoids the body shot from Bartholemeaux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torquemada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartholemeaux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bartholemeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Torquemada shoots in and bounces Bartholemeaux off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torquemada trying to control but Bartholemeaux is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kingston Bartholemeaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bartholemeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartholemeaux misses with a double jab.
Bartholemeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torquemada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartholemeaux.
Torquemada moves away from the strike by Bartholemeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torquemada tries to clinch there but Bartholemeaux circles away.
Torquemada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartholemeaux.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux tries to break free but Torquemada pushes him back against the cage.
Bartholemeaux working hard to break the clinch.
Torquemada fails to pull guard.

Torquemada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Torquemada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartholemeaux defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torquemada controls Bartholemeaux momentarily but Bartholemeaux frees himself.

Torquemada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartholemeaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartholemeaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartholemeaux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torquemada is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torquemada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartholemeaux defends it easily.
Torquemada wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartholemeaux wants to stand and escape but instead Torquemada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Torquemada trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartholemeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Torquemada drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bartholemeaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torquemada has Bartholemeaux in his guard.
Torquemada wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bartholemeaux is now in half guard.
Bartholemeaux passes into side control, despite Torquemada's attempt to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torquemada is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torquemada manages to get back to half guard.
Torquemada is looking to control Bartholemeaux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torquemada avoid being mounted?
Torquemada tries to get to full guard but Bartholemeaux has control of the leg.
Torquemada is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Torquemada dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bartholemeaux misses with a straight left.

Torquemada gets a clinch.

Torquemada manages to pull guard.

Bartholemeaux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torquemada controls Bartholemeaux momentarily but Bartholemeaux frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Torquemada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bartholemeaux gets to his feet. Torquemada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torquemada misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartholemeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torquemada tries for a takedown but Bartholemeaux circles away easily

and Bartholemeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Torquemada toppling to the canvas! Torquemada scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bartholemeaux finish him?!
Bartholemeaux throws a sloppy body shot

and Torquemada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Torquemada is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bartholemeaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bartholemeaux has escaped and now he's on top!
Bartholemeaux has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torquemada is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torquemada is trying to control the position but Bartholemeaux postures up.

Torquemada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bartholemeaux rolls with it to try and escape but Torquemada cranks on the arm and Bartholemeaux is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Torquemada!
Xavier Torquemada retains his heavyweight title!