PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diesel Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Torsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power's entrance music is Bomfunk Mc's - Freestyler "HQ Sound" . A fine choice. Torsted is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Maybellene i Hofteholder. This should be fireworks!

Power
vs
Torsted

180 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Frank`s TASTE

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diesel Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Torsted!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsted wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torsted staying out of range there.
Power looks to land a right hand but Torsted moved out of range.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Torsted has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Torsted tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Torsted.
Torsted throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torsted just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torsted misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torsted avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torsted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power letting Torsted take a breather here.

Power breaks the clinch.
Torsted slips a jab from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsted tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Power bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torsted is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Power tries for a kimura but Torsted is defending well.
Power throws a strike aimed at the side of Torsted's head but Torsted avoids it well.
Torsted managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Power.
Torsted is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torsted walks into a left hand.

It looks like Jonas Torsted has been cut.
Torsted looks gassed!
Power tries to clinch but Torsted moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Torsted checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power catches Torsted with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Power scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torsted avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Power working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Power not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torsted is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Power throwing shots but Torsted is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torsted wants to get back to his feet.
Torsted avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Power.
Torsted is trying to stand back up but Power is controlling him

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torsted is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Torsted circles away and we're back to standing.

Power closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Power trying to control the action but Torsted is working from the bottom.
Torsted is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Power has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a decent elbow from side control.
Power fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Power lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Torsted down.
Power trying to control the action but Torsted is working from the bottom.
Power tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torsted is trying to buck Power off.
Power sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torsted is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Power trying to control the action but Torsted is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torsted tries to clinch

and Power counters by moving into the clinch.
Torsted looking to throw knees to the head but Power is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Power is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torsted gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torsted throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torsted is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torsted down to the mat. Torsted avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power throws a hook to the side of Torsted's head but Torsted sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torsted tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsted manages to avoid it.
Torsted tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Power is defended easily by Torsted.

Power drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torsted keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Torsted wants to stand and escape but Power is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diesel Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Torsted's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Power with that takedown attempt.
Torsted defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
Torsted wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Jonas Torsted is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power takes a swing at Torsted's ribcage but misses.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Torsted.

Torsted clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
Torsted is trying to stall.
Torsted missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsted tries to land a knee to the head but Power blocks with his arms.
Torsted throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torsted unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torsted is breathing heavily.
Torsted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torsted stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diesel Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power is trying to drag Torsted to the mat but Torsted just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Torsted throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
Torsted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torsted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torsted prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Torsted tries to land knees in the clinch but Power avoids the damage to the body.
Torsted throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
Torsted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torsted is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torsted lands a knee to the head.
Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torsted throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries for a takedown but Torsted manages to get underhooks.
Power wants a takedown.
Torsted misses with a knee strike.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torsted with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Torsted is controlling him.

Power breaks the clinch.
Torsted wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Torsted throws a series of punches but Power avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a straight right. Torsted didn't see that one coming.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torsted sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torsted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonas Torsted is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power clinches but Torsted breaks the clinch

and Torsted counters by clinching up.
Torsted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torsted pulls his leg out and moves away.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Torsted seems unphased.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torsted slaps away a takedown attempt from Power, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Power misses with a hook. Torsted ducked under it nicely.
Torsted tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torsted moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Torsted throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Power blocks it with crossed arms.
Torsted tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Torsted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Torsted.
Torsted with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Power drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power working hard to break the clinch.
Power is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torsted gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Torsted tries to tie him up.
Power tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonas Torsted will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonas Torsted's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Torsted tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torsted throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Torsted defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Power.
Torsted looks to clinch
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Power darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Power misses with a hook. Torsted ducked under it nicely.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torsted wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Torsted drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Torsted is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Power cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Torsted is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The referee warns Torsted that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Power lands a nice shot to the head.

Torsted is rocked!
Torsted is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Power connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Torsted trying desperately to get to his feet.
Power putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Power loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Torsted scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Power land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Power stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diesel Power!