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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mychal Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Torres has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mychal Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kyle controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Kyle is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyle!
The ground and pound from Kyle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kyle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Torres to see if he's OK.
Kyle tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is not content to let Kyle control the position.
Kyle tries to advance to mount but Torres denies him.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Kyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kyle has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle passes into half guard.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyle preventing the sweep.
Kyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyle manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kyle controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Torres postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kyle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Torres, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kyle from controlling successfully.
Kyle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyle is aware though and is defending well.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyle wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kyle fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a single leg into guard. Kyle didn't expect that.
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyle dives on top into guard.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyle.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kyle has one foot on Torres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyle!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyle pulls his head out easily.
Torres tries to roll over but Kyle keeps him under control.
Kyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Kyle eventually gives up the hold.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle looking to pass the guard.
Kyle wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Kyle thows a big elbow that misses.
Kyle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kyle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Torres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to secure an arm triangle but Kyle defends it well.
Kyle is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Kyle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
Kyle is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kyle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kyle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kyle struggling a bit here.
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres swings around for an armbar but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Torres dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Torres scores a takedown into full mount!
Kyle tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyle and Torres has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kyle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back!
Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle is trying to stick to Torres's back but Torres is turning into Kyle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Torres.
Kyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Kyle, not yet.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Kyle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyle manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Kyle's guard.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Kyle.
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Kyle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyle manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Kyle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyle avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ricardo Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kyle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kyle!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kyle has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricardo Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kyle from controlling successfully.
Torres keeping full guard, as Kyle tries to pass.
Torres is pulling down on Kyle's head. It's preventing any offense from Kyle, at least for the moment.
Kyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyle stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
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 Ricardo Torres.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Torres!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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