PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domino Torreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Diprivan
vs
Torreto

188 cm
18
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirco Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Domino Torreto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torreto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diprivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torreto shoots for a double leg takedown but Diprivan sprawls well. He's pushed Torreto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mirco Diprivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diprivan leaves Torreto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diprivan misses with a two punch combination.
Torreto fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirco Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domino Torreto.
Diprivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torreto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torreto shoots in but Diprivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diprivan throws the left hand but Torreto avoids the punch easily.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torreto shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torreto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torreto shoots for a double leg takedown but Diprivan sprawls well. He's pushed Torreto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torreto shoots in looking for a takedown but Diprivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Torreto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diprivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diprivan throws a right and a left that Torreto avoids nicely.
Torreto fails to land the takedown.
Torreto looks gassed!
Torreto moves away from the strike by Diprivan.
Diprivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Torreto moves out of range easily.
Diprivan misses with a straight right.
Diprivan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Domino Torreto has been cut.

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

Torreto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diprivan tries to land a front kick but Torreto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torreto shoots in for a takedown but Diprivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torreto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diprivan throws a head kick that Torreto semi-blocks.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirco Diprivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diprivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a combination that misses
and Torreto counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Diprivan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Torreto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Diprivan misses.
Diprivan throws a lazy right hand but Torreto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diprivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torreto. Torreto obviously looking to wear him down.
Diprivan misses with a few strikes there.
Torreto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torreto.
Diprivan tries to land a front kick but Torreto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torreto wants to clinch up but Diprivan keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torreto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Diprivan does no damage.
Nice cross by Torreto.
Diprivan leaves Torreto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diprivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torreto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diprivan fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diprivan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torreto.
Diprivan misses the shot to the body.
Torreto slips under a jab.
Diprivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torreto is able to avoid easily.
Torreto shoots in and drives through. Diprivan sprawls well.
Diprivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diprivan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torreto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diprivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Diprivan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torreto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Diprivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domino Torreto's cut.
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.

A head kick misses from Diprivan.
Mirco Diprivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diprivan takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Mirco Diprivan has been cut.
Diprivan blocks a head kick by Torreto.

Torreto closes the distance and pushes Diprivan back into the cage.
Torreto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torreto is trying to drag Diprivan to the mat but Diprivan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Torreto tries to pull guard but Diprivan won't allow it.
Diprivan has had enough of the clinch but Torreto keeps him there for the moment.
Diprivan has Torreto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torreto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diprivan prevents the takedown attempt.
Mirco Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domino Torreto.
Diprivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diprivan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torreto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diprivan pinned against the cage. Diprivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diprivan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torreto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diprivan thows a body shot but no joy.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diprivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Diprivan.
Torreto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diprivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torreto wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torreto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diprivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torreto.
Torreto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diprivan ducks under a wild hook from Torreto.
Diprivan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diprivan misses with a low kick.
Diprivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torreto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diprivan tries to avoid it but Torreto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diprivan to the ground. Diprivan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torreto moves out of range of the body kick from Diprivan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diprivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torreto clinches.
A knee to the head by Torreto.

Diprivan lands a takedown into guard.
Torreto has control of Diprivan's left arm, preventing Diprivan from doing any damage.
Diprivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torreto pulls Diprivan in close to prevent any damage.

Torreto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diprivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diprivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torreto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torreto keeping moving, preventing Diprivan from controlling successfully.
Diprivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torreto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torreto controls Diprivan momentarily but Diprivan frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diprivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Diprivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diprivan misses with an uppercut.
Torreto throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torreto.
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 Mirco Diprivan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diprivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torreto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diprivan.
Diprivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Torreto counters with a three punch combo that has Diprivan backing up. Diprivan nods at Torreto to acknowledge the strikes.
Torreto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diprivan as he avoids it easily.
Diprivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Torreto clinches up against the cage.
Diprivan letting Torreto take a breather here.
Torreto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diprivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diprivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan has had enough of the clinch but Torreto keeps him there for the moment.
Diprivan wants to break free but Torreto has control.
Diprivan takes a shot to the head.
Torreto tries for a takedown but Diprivan manages to get underhooks.
Mirco Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domino Torreto.
Torreto pushes off an throws an elbow but Diprivan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torreto tries to land knees in the clinch but Diprivan avoids the damage to the body.
Torreto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diprivan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diprivan is looking to control Torreto's arms but Torreto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diprivan has his back to the cage.
Diprivan is trying to push Torreto away but Torreto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Diprivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Diprivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diprivan misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torreto scores with a one two! Diprivan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diprivan misses with a wild body shot.
Diprivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torreto moves out of range as Diprivan throws a body kick.
A combination from Diprivan does no damage.
Torreto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torreto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diprivan swivels and escapes.
Diprivan throws a body punch but Torreto moves out of range.
Diprivan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diprivan misses with a head kick.
Mirco Diprivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Torreto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torreto shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan tries to bum rush Torreto with a series of wild strikes but Torreto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torreto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diprivan's waist but Diprivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torreto off to one side.
Diprivan misses with a looping right.
Torreto doesn't manage to clinch there - Diprivan circles away.
Diprivan throws a push kick but Torreto slaps the foot to one side.
Torreto tries for a takedown but Diprivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torreto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torreto moves away from the strike by Diprivan.
Diprivan stuffs the takedown.
Torreto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torreto tries to clinch there but Diprivan circles away.
Mirco Diprivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan lands a two punch combo.
Torreto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diprivan is fending him off so far but Torreto persists. Nope, Diprivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Diprivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torreto's head.
Torreto fails with a takedown attempt.
Torreto throws a right hand that Diprivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Diprivan also avoids with ease.
Torreto throws a series of punches but Diprivan avoids them all with ease.
Diprivan throws a head kick but Torreto moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torreto just misses with a punch to the body.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses.
Domino Torreto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torreto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mirco Diprivan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diprivan, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirco Diprivan!