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Event:
CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Torres catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Torres drops Cross with a big left hand and mounts him. Cross is in big trouble! #ROC2#Cross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cross tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cross seems to have got his legs back now.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position. #SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Torres trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Torres maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Torres has cracked it and Cross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Dratchev looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Torres clobbers Dratchev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Miguel Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Torres.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Dratchev. Those never looked like landing.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.#TD2#
Dratchev gets caught flat footed, as Torres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dratchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Torres is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dratchev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Torres is looking to defend but Dratchev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Torres! Dratchev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Torres taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Surkho Dratchev!
Surkho Dratchev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CCC 6 : Soares vs Kovacs
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Fontaine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Torres lands a jab to the head.
Torres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Fontaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torres lands the left hand.
Torres clobbers Fontaine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fontaine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Torres lands a big shot that drops Fontaine! Can he finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Luc Fontaine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontaine wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Torres pushes down on Fontaine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fontaine wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#SUB#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fontaine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres. #SUB#
Torres in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fontaine tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Torres!
A victorious Miguel Torres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Torres.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Torres throws a lazy body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Torres misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Torres misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Torres misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torres thinking.
Torres looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
#T1#
A low kick from Torres misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Torres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Torres throws a lazy head kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand from hell and Torres is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Darius Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Cleever tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cleever was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cleever misses with a low kick as Torres jumps back.
Cleever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Cleever is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Torres.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever takes one to the side of the head.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Cleever counters with a huge left! Torres is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cleever isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Torres from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cleever!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
A relieved looking Miet Cleever thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Washington throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to land a body kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
#KD2#
Washington lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Washington takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Torres has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington cracks Torres with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Torres falls to his knees and Washington doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
Our winner, Xavier Washington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Serra.
Torres ducks right into an uppercut from Serra.
Serra takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Serra misses the shot to the body.
Serra misses with a looping right.
Torres defending well as Serra loads up on a big left hand.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Serra off balance momentarily.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serra there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres. #T1#
Serra connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Serra misses.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torres moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Torres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serra is able to avoid easily.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Serra does it's job there.
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
A jab from Serra misses.
Serra misses with an uppercut.
Serra throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Serra jabs Torres right on the nose. Torres blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Serra misses with a right hand
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Serra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Serra throws an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Torres waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Serra. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Serra to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Serra is rocked!
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Serra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Torres sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Serra doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Torres paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Serra - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres moves into the clinch.
McDonald wants a takedown.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob McDonald.#TD#
Torres jumps guard.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Torres seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Torres keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that McDonald has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDonald.
Torres keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
McDonald is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Yet more stalling tactics from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres trying to control here.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#T7#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Torres is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T10#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like McDonald might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
McDonald not doing much here.
#T12#
Torres gets back to full guard.
Torres is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Torres has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
McDonald won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres controlling the position.#T13#
McDonald pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
Well, if McDonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
McDonald wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Torres is heads and McDonald is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
McDonald wins on points by 1 to 0.
Jim Bob McDonald is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#TD#
Schwarzschild jumps guard and drags Torres to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Schwarzschild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwarzschild tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Schwarzschild's coaches at Monkey Magic have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Torres is taking a breather. Schwarzschild 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is thwarting Schwarzschild's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Schwarzschild tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Schwarzschild wants to get back to full guard but Torres has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (0) vs (3) Torres
Torres is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schwarzschild will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schwarzschild struggling a bit here.
Schwarzschild is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Schwarzschild is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Schwarzschild is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres controlling from side mount. #T3#
Schwarzschild regains half guard.
Schwarzschild tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Schwarzschild wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Schwarzschild desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Schwarzschild tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.#SUB#
Schwarzschild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres prevents Schwarzschild from improving his position.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Schwarzschild is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schwarzschild is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schwarzschild tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg. #T6#
Torres trying to control the pace.
Schwarzschild slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Torres won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here.
Schwarzschild looking to control.
Schwarzschild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schwarzschild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. #T8#
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schwarzschild looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here. #T9#
Schwarzschild controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzschild is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (3) Torres
Schwarzschild trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres keeping full guard, as Schwarzschild tries to pass. #T10#
Schwarzschild stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Schwarzschild from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwarzschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Schwarzschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Schwarzschild drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schwarzschild has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (5) Torres
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzschild.#SUB#
Schwarzschild is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres passes Schwarzschild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schwarzschild is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Schwarzschild won't allow it. #T13##SUB#
Schwarzschild looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torres passes into side control, despite Schwarzschild's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (8) Torres
Schwarzschild tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#T14#
Schwarzschild is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Torres is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schwarzschild (2) vs (10) Torres
Schwarzschild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schwarzschild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schwarzschild wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it. #T1#
Torres is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner prevents Torres from improving his position.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Banner is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Torres is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Banner advancing to mount.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. #T3#
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner has Torres pulled in close to control his posture.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Banner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banner. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Banner
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banner's legs.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (5) vs (6) Banner
Banner is not going to allow Torres to sit and survive in this position.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.#SUB2#
Banner looking to break Torres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Torres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner controlling from the back.#T5##SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Torres, looking for the choke.
Torres prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Torres is controlling his hands well.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T6#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Banner fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Torres tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Banner looking to take Torres's back but Torres rolls and after a scramble, Torres ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Torres to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (6) Banner
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (10) vs (6) Banner
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Torres content to control rather than advance.
Banner trying to control but Torres postures up.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (13) vs (6) Banner
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Torres prevents Banner from improving his position.
Torres stalling.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is controlling Torres's posture.
Banner wants to control the position but Torres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres controlling the pace.
Banner is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T11#
Torres is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner working a defensive guard but Torres manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (16) vs (6) Banner
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Torres is controlling the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Torres content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Banner tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (16) vs (10) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Banner working for the choke. #T14#
Torres tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.
Torres tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torres can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Torres is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Miguel Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Goodman has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Torres wants the takedown. Goodman is fighting it off but Torres persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Goodman's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Torres
Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Torres's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Torres is now in half guard.
Goodman trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Goodman has a hand on Torres's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Torres takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres controlling from the full mount.
Goodman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Goodman tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Torres wants to take Goodman's back here but Goodman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Torres controlling from mount.
Torres avoids the attempt from Goodman to control.#T3#
Torres content just to control the position here.
Goodman wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Goodman is working to get back to half guard.
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Goodman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Goodman working to try and regain half guard.
Goodman is working hard here to advance position.
Goodman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Torres has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goodman wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Torres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goodman is concentrating on defense, preventing Torres from advancing position.
Torres is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
Goodman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Goodman trying to control here.
Goodman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T9#
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
More stalling from Torres.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Goodman has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Goodman wants to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Goodman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goodman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Goodman is looking to get back to full guard here but Torres has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (0) vs (8) Torres
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Goodman's legs. #T12#
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Goodman can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Goodman (0) vs (10) Torres#T13#
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goodman to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (0) vs (13) Torres
Torres biding his time, looking for the opening.
Goodman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well, with Torres on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Goodman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Torres is not going to allow Goodman to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Shinayaka Totemo !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Torres shoots in and bounces Totemo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Totemo
Torres won't allow Totemo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Totemo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Torres uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Totemo 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions off his back.
Totemo is trying to control but Torres manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (8) vs (0) Totemo #T1#
Torres content just to control the position here.
Totemo tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Totemo is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Totemo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Totemo is trying desperately to improve position.
Totemo keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres controlling from mount. #T2#
Totemo tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Torres (11) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Torres trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Totemo doesn't escape.
Totemo wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Torres continues to stall.#T3#
Totemo trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
Torres is hanging on to Totemo 's back as he tries to escape.
Totemo is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totemo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Totemo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Torres moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Torres (14) vs (0) Totemo
Totemo is in bad spot here.
Torres is trying to stick to Totemo 's back but Totemo is turning into Torres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Torres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Totemo . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (14) vs (2) Totemo
Torres pulls Totemo in close to prevent any damage.
Totemo stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres pulls Totemo in close to his closed guard and prevents Totemo from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5##SUB2#
Totemo has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Totemo 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (16) vs (2) Totemo
Totemo wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
Totemo wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Totemo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Totemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Totemo is keeping the position for now.
Totemo trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Totemo wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Totemo is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres content to control rather than advance.
Totemo is looking to improve his position.
Totemo wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres prevents Totemo from improving his position.
Torres is controlling the pace.
Totemo wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Totemo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (19) vs (2) Totemo
Torres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Totemo 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Totemo is trying to improve his position.
Torres happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Torres working away.
Totemo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Totemo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torres in particular looking to stall.
Totemo wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Totemo actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Totemo tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres is looking to advance position but Totemo won't allow it.
Totemo is in trouble now - Torres has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (22) vs (2) Totemo
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Totemo tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Totemo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Torres (25) vs (2) Totemo
Torres has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Totemo 's body.
Totemo tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Totemo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Totemo can't escape the position.
Torres keeps control of the position easily here as Totemo tries to buck him off.
Totemo is trying to break free.
Torres trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Totemo doesn't escape. #T12#
Totemo trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
Totemo wants to escape the position.
Totemo just trying to survive but Torres is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Torres controls the position.
Torres's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
More hug and hope from Torres.#T13#
Torres keeps control of the position as Totemo tries to break free.
Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Totemo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T14#
Torres biding his time, looking for the opening.
Totemo is really stuck here.
Totemo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Totemo is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
A relieved looking Miguel Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Banner tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner passes into half guard.
Banner trying to advance position but Torres counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Torres pulls Banner in to control the position.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Banner
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres controlling from the top position. #T3#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.#T4#
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner's guard.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Torres continues to stall.
Banner looking to control.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner is trying to keep Torres in close.
#T7#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T8#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner gets full guard.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Banner is trying to keep Torres in close.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (4) Banner#T10#
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
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.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T13#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (9) Banner
Banner wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 133 Chai vs Kimura
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Torres clinches up against the cage.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Kyng.
Kyng tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Torres decides to pull guard.
Kyng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kyng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Torres has his hands on Kyng's head, controlling the position.
Torres's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kyng stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position. #T2#
Torres pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kyng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (3) Kyng
Torres tries to buck Kyng off but Kyng is having none of it.
Kyng is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Torres's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kyng is continuing to stall.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
What's Torres going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Kyng's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kyng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Torres tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position. #T5#
Kyng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyng slows the pace down.
More stalling from Kyng.
Kyng trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Kyng takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Torres wants to control but Kyng postures up.#T7#
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyng dominates the positioning.
Kyng is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Kyng wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Kyng controls the position.
Torres tries to bench press Kyng off him but Kyng keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Kyng taking a breather here. #T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kyng.#T10#
Torres has one of Kyng's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Torres is not content to let Kyng control the position.
Kyng controlling the position.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Kyng keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Torres is trying to control Kyng's posture but Kyng avoids it.
The referee asks Kyng politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kyng prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Kyng trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Kyng controls the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Torres is right now.
Kyng is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Torres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyng trying to control the position but Torres is working away. #T13#
Kyng staying calm.
Kyng in the domination position with Torres hanging on.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyng wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Kyng trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Kyng wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng wins on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tanner Kyng thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SSG 125 Solo vs Bandini
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnes uses from the top position.
Torres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnes has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Torres
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Barnes looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Barnes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Torres
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Torres is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Barnes trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is trying for a kimura here. Torres looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Barnes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Freddy Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 122 Barnes vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rhodeo tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhodeo tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Rhodeo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Torres forces Rhodeo back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Rhodeo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhodeo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Rhodeo's legs - danger averted.
Rhodeo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodeo, not yet.
Rhodeo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rhodeo is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rhodeo has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhodeo is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodeo avoid being mounted?#T2#
Rhodeo is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodeo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhodeo wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodeo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rhodeo pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 119 Waterman vs Kimura
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Torres has Maximus up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Torres jumps guard and drags Maximus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres has control of Maximus's left arm, preventing Maximus from doing any damage.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Maximus is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maximus passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torres is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Still in half guard, Maximus seems content to control.#SUB#
Maximus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Maximus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Maximus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Maximus.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard. #T4#
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Maximus wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maximus is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Maximus controlling the pace.
Torres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres gets full guard.#T6#
Torres keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Maximus stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (0) Torres#T7#
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Maximus controls the position.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Maximus working away.
Torres is not content to let Maximus control the position. #T8#
Maximus is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Maximus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres is being controlled here.
Maximus wants to take a breather but Torres manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Maximus.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T9#
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (3) vs (4) Torres
Maximus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Maximus is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Maximus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (3) vs (7) Torres
Maximus can't escape the position.
Torres is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maximus trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Maximus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Maximus trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maximus trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him. #T12#
Maximus rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Maximus trying to control but not successfully.
Torres controlling from the back.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Maximus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Maximus defending well.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Maximus is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maximus avoid being mounted?
Maximus is holding on to half guard well.#T14#
Maximus trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (10) Torres
Maximus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 10 to 3.
Our winner, Miguel Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 116 Waterman vs Hlervu
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Torres rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Torres successfully pulls guard.
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Torres
Gomes working a defensive guard here.
Gomes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to improve his position but instead Torres has moved into half guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Torres is thwarting Gomes's attempts to control the position.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (2) Torres
Gomes looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (2) vs (4) Torres
Torres being controlled here momentarily.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Gomes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked Gomes up and slammed him! Gomes can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (2) vs (7) Torres
Gomes is not content to let Torres control the position.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes trying to control but Torres flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (2) vs (10) Torres
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Gomes trying to control the hands but Torres breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Torres keeps control of the position as Gomes tries to break free.
Gomes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Gomes right now.
Torres biding his time, controlling Gomes.
Gomes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Gomes tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Gomes is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomes avoid being mounted?
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gomes trying to control but Torres postures up.
Torres sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Gomes controlling the position well.
Torres is controlling the pace.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes 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.#T7#
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres postures up.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
Gomes is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (10) Torres
Gomes looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is trying to keep Gomes in close.
Torres pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Torres looking to control.
Torres controlling Gomes's posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #T9#
Torres is trying to control the position but Gomes postures up.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres keeping full guard, as Gomes tries to pass.
Torres has his hands on Gomes's head, controlling the position.
Gomes postures up.
#T10#
Gomes wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Gomes postures up.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomes trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Gomes trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
Torres wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.
Gomes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Torres reverses the position - he's now on top in Gomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (12) Torres
Gomes wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Gomes wants to control the position but Torres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Torres passes into side control, despite Gomes's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (4) vs (15) Torres
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gomes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres wants to advance to full mount but Gomes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T14#
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomes managing to control the position.
Gomes trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gomes looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Schaubi closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#TD2#
Torres successfully pulls guard.
Torres has Schaubi pulled in close to control his posture.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres looking to control.
#T1#
Torres keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Schaubi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres working a defensive guard but Schaubi passes into half guard.
#T2#
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schaubi is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Torres tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Schaubi slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Schaubi advancing to mount.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Schaubi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torres keeping hold of Schaubi's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Schaubi is taking a breather. Torres 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.
Torres tries to roll over but Schaubi keeps him under control.
Schaubi slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Schaubi controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Torres pulls Schaubi in close to his closed guard and prevents Schaubi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schaubi controls the pace.
Torres is controlling Schaubi's posture.#T10#
Schaubi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (0) vs (2) Torres
Schaubi has Torres pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schaubi holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres controlling the action here.
Schaubi is concentrating on defense, preventing Torres from advancing position. #T14#
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 2 to 0.
Miguel Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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Event:
SSG 109 Thumb vs Kyng
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Hlervu.
Torres is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Torres is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hlervu can't fight it off and eventually Torres manages to take the fight to the floor. Hlervu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Torres
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hlervu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Torres escapes and throws Hlervu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (5) Torres
Hlervu tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu seems a little lost for a moment, as Torres dominates the positioning.#T2#
Hlervu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres controls the position.
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Torres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (7) Torres
Hlervu is trying to reverse the position but instead Torres has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (0) vs (10) Torres
Hlervu rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Torres controlling the position well here. Hlervu rolled but Torres kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Torres is not going to allow Hlervu to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Hlervu tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres has good solid back control here.
Torres controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
Hlervu trying to control the hands but Torres breaks the grip. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hlervu tries to escape but Torres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hlervu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T5#
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres controlling the action here. #T6#
Hlervu wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hlervu actively working from the bottom here.
Torres prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Hlervu won't allow Torres to pass to mount. #T7#
Hlervu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (13) Torres
Hlervu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Torres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (0) vs (15) Torres
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Hlervu tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu stops Torres from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Hlervu regains half guard.
Hlervu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Torres has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (18) Torres
Torres content just to control the position here. #T10#
Hlervu is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Hlervu wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hlervu is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Torres controlling his opponent.
Hlervu tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (0) vs (21) Torres
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Torres has the hooks in. Hlervu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Torres has the hooks in. Hlervu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Hlervu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hlervu is looking to get back to full guard here but Torres has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (24) Torres#T13#
Hlervu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Torres stalling away here and it's allowed Hlervu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T14#
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.
Hlervu wants to hit a sweep here but Torres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hlervu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (0) vs (27) Torres
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 27 to 0.
A victorious Miguel Torres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 16 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torres is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Torres pulls Barnes into guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Torres seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Torres pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Torres#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.#T4#
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. #T5#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Barnes controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Torres manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Torres wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Torres politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Torres prefers to stall for the moment though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Torres is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Torres wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Torres trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Torres tries to move to mount but Barnes blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Torres wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is in trouble now - Torres has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (8) Torres#T10#
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T14#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Torres trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (8) Torres
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Maximus on that attempt. #CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maximus uses from the top position.
Torres seems keen to control Maximus's posture.
Maximus pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus controlling the action here. #T1##T2#
Maximus wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T3#
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus prevents Torres from improving his position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maximus is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Maximus controlling the pace. #T4#
Maximus is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
Torres trying to control but Maximus postures up.
Maximus is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maximus content to control rather than advance.
Maximus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is staying active underneath Maximus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus trying to control the pace.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Maximus is taking a breather. Torres 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.
Maximus is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Torres gets full guard.
Maximus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully. #T7#
Maximus passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maximus in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. #T9#
Torres is trying is best to control the position here.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Maximus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maximus wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. #T10#
Maximus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (3) vs (0) Torres
Torres has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (6) vs (0) Torres#SUB#
Maximus seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Torres's chin but Torres turns very nicely into Maximus's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Torres.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (6) vs (2) Torres
Torres controlling from the top position. #T11#
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maximus controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maximus holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (6) vs (5) Torres#T12#
Maximus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus is doing well to control the position and prevent Torres from advancing to side control.
Maximus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maximus (10) vs (5) Torres
Torres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Torres doesn't escape. #T13#
Torres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maximus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres prevents Maximus from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Maximus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Torres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Maximus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Torres.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Maximus's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Alexander Maximus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Torres is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#T1#
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia wants to hit a sweep here but Torres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garcia there! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Garcia wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Garcia wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Torres stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia is trying to hold Torres in close to prevent damage but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia controlling the position well.
Torres prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Garcia 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.#T7#
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T8#
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position. #T9#
Torres tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Torres is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Torres has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (5) Garcia#T10#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia 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.
Torres is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Garcia pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hank slips a straight right by Torres.
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hank tries to clinch up
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Hank darts in trying to clinch
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hank has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Hank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hank manages to avoid it.
Hank tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres counters with a body kick.#T1#
Hank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Hank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hank on the side of the head.
Hank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Hank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hank is in Torres's guard.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Torres wants to stand up but Hank is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Hank from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Hank shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres pulls Hank in close to his closed guard and prevents Hank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hank won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hank trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Hank prevents Torres from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Hank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hank.
Hank happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hank tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Hank has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Torres blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Hank wants to clinch.
Torres catches Hank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Hank on that attempt. #TD#
Hank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hank is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Hank from advancing to side control.#T1#
Hank wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass.
Torres is controlling Hank's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Hank rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hank fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Hank gets a clinch. #TD#
Hank tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard.
Torres pulls Hank in to control the position.
Hank trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Hank is keeping the position.
Torres won't allow Hank to get back to his feet.
Torres wants to get up but he can't break Hank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torres trying to control but Hank is working from the bottom.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hank wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it.
Hank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Hank is standing up over Torres. Torres looks to escape but Hank dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Hank drags him back down.
Torres is trying to control Hank's posture but Hank avoids it.
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hank is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hill Billy Hank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hank tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Hank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hank tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Torres counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hank off his feet! Torres dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Hank is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Torres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Hank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.#TD#
Hank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard.
Hank seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Hank advancing to mount. #T1#
Torres trying to hold on to Hank's head to control him but Hank postures up.
Hank controlling the action here.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hank manages to pass to mount!
Well,Hank is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hank tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Hank thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hank tries to control but Torres wriggling away. #SUB#
Hank goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Torres turns into him and now he's in Hank's guard.
Miguel Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hank wants to get back to his feet but Torres passes into half guard.
Hank looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Torres trying to control the pace.
Hank wants to stand back up but Torres manages to pass into side control.
Hank is pushing Torres's head away, looking to escape. Torres manages to hold on to the position though.
Hank bucks up and tries to throw Torres off but instead Torres has got his back!#ES#
Hank is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Hill Billy Hank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hank.
Torres tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres wins by unanimous decision!
Miguel Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hill Billy Hank stepped up to the mic, saying 'Beats going hungry '. |
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Event:
2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Boxing Man has been cut.
Torres misses with a hook
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Man is rocked!
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torres throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man slips under a jab from Torres.
Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Man ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Man connects with a single shot there.
Torres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boxing Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
Torres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Boxing Man's cut even more.#T2#
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Man's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torres lands a slapping body shot.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Man.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab. #KD#
Torres bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Man! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Man is still in real trouble! Can Torres finish him?
Torres gets to his feet and stands over Man, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Man felt that one! Torres unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Man from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMMA 3 - Corona vs. Kingston
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Nickels is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickels throws a shot to the body.
Nickels tries to clinch up.
Nickels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nickels just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTorres.
Torres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickels throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Torres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickels finds it's way round the side to connect with Torres's head.
Nickels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickels ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
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!
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels. #T1#
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nickels pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Nickels to work.
#BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres lands with a kick to the temple. Nickels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres throws a hook but Nickels blocks it.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nickels fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
Nickels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Nickels has the dominant position.
Nickels looking for a takedown.
Nickels tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Nickels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels trying to stall but Torres improves his position.
Torres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Torres breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Nickels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres throws a hook but Nickels avoids it easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nickels throws a leg kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.#T3#
Torres blocks the body kick.
Torres blocks a head kick by Nickels.
Nickels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nickels drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well.#TD2#
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #SUB#
Torres is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nickels has his hands clasped together but Torres extends and breaks Nickels's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Torres!
An out of breath Miguel Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Logan Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Torres catches Paul napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Paul to the canvas!
#ROC2#Paul is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Logan Paul has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres is standing up over Paul. Paul looks to escape but Torres dives into side control.
#SU2#
Torres stands up and beckons Paul to his feet.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
#T1#
Jab from Torres.
Paul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Torres lands a stunning uppercut that sends Paul to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres not doing much here.
#SU2#
Torres decides to return to a standing position.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Torres counters with a big uppercut that knocks Paul off his feet! Torres dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Paul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Torres decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paul to his feet. #T2#
Paul throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Torres ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Paul out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Daan vs Fran - Money # 19
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Rotiz shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
As Rotiz tries to get set, Torres tries to push him back and clinch up but Rotiz manages to avoid the attempt.
Rotiz lands with a right hand.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotiz looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Rotiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Rotiz seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Torres connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rotiz to the floor! Torres dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rotiz punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Well, if Torres is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Torres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Torres stands up and beckons Rotiz to join him on the feet.
Rotiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Rotiz shoots in.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.#KD#
Torres moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rotiz goes down! Can Torres finish him!?#ROC#Rotiz is rocked!
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres is looking to stand up but Rotiz won't let him.
Rotiz 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.
Torres tries to stand but Rotiz is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres continues to stall.
Rotiz working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rotiz closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Rotiz pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rotiz misses with a wild body shot.
Rotiz misses the shot to the body.
As Rotiz backs away, Torres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rotiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rotiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#The cut above Toti Rotiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
No joy there for Rotiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miguel Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rotiz lands a nice hook to Torres's body. Torres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rotiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rotiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rotiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torres counters with an inside leg kick.
Torres catches Rotiz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Toti Rotiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Torres lands with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Toti Rotiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres wants to clinch.
No luck for Banner with that takedown attempt.
Torres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banner manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Torres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Banner's coach down at Reach Around was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Torres is trying to drag Banner to the mat but Banner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Banner lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T1#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #T2#
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres controlling Banner's posture.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #T4#
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres controlling Banner's posture. #T5#
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well. #T6#
Banner trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres wants to control but Banner passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (5) Banner
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres stops Banner from passing to mount.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (0) vs (7) Banner#T7#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #T10#
Torres is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Torres wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
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.#T12#
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Torres trying to control the position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres looking to control.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Torres wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 7 to 0.
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Munkh Tengri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Torres instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tengri has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tengri (4) vs (0) Torres
The referee asks Tengri politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tengri prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tengri wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Tengri just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tengri is trying to move to mount but Torres reverses beautifully and ends up in Tengri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tengri (4) vs (2) Torres
Torres preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tengri being controlled here, momentarily.
Tengri is controlling Torres's posture.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Tengri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Tengri is keeping the position.
Tengri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Tengri is adopting a defensive guard.
Tengri looking for a sweep. Not yet Tengri, not yet.
Tengri is working hard here to advance position.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Tengri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Torres won't allow Tengri to sweep him here.
Tengri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Torres has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tengri (4) vs (5) Torres
Tengri struggling a bit here.
Torres moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Tengri is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
Tengri stops Torres from passing to mount.
Torres taking a breather here.
Torres works to advance to full mount. Tengri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tengri (4) vs (7) Torres#T8#
Tengri gets back to half guard.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tengri won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Torres prevents Tengri from improving his position.
Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tengri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Torres jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tengri (4) vs (10) Torres
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
Torres controls the position.
Tengri is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tengri is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Torres is staying tight to Tengri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Tengri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tengri is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Torres advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tengri (4) vs (12) Torres
Torres controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Tengri is working to get back to half guard.
Tengri tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tengri (4) vs (15) Torres
Tengri tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
Tengri is holding onto Torres's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T12#
Good control from Torres.
Tengri can't escape the position.
Torres controlling the position well here. Tengri rolled but Torres kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T13#
Torres not allowing Tengri to control his hands.
Tengri is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tengri tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Torres controls the action.
Tengri is trying to break free.
Torres keeps control of the position easily here as Tengri tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is hanging on to Tengri's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zimmer Zubov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zubov tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubov tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Zubov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Torres closes the distance and pushes Zubov back into the cage.#TD#
Torres has hold of one of Zubov's legs. Zubov is fighting the takedown attempt but Torres gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Zubov
Zubov trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Zubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Zubov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zubov. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (0) Zubov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Zubov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Torres presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (7) vs (0) Zubov
Zubov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Zubov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Torres (10) vs (0) Zubov
Torres controlling well, preventing Zubov from escaping the position.
Torres keeps control of the position easily here as Zubov tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Torres gets his hands free as Zubov looks to control.
Torres controls the action.
Torres has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Torres continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Torres.#T5#
More hug and hope from Torres.
Zubov tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
Zubov trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him. #T6#
Torres controlling the position well here. Zubov rolled but Torres kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Torres is not going to allow Zubov to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zubov tries to escape the position.
Torres has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zubov's body.
Zubov is trying to break free.
#T8#
Torres keeps control of the position easily here as Zubov tries to buck him off.
Zubov is really stuck here.
#T9#
Torres controlling the position well here. Zubov rolled but Torres kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Torres is hanging on to Zubov's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zubov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Torres controls the action.
I really don't envy Zubov right now.
#T12#
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Zubov can't escape the position.
Zubov is still trying to improve position.
Zubov trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
Torres is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T13#
Torres gets his hands free as Zubov looks to control.
Torres controls the action.
Zubov wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Zubov right now.
#T14#
I really don't envy Zubov right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 10 to 0. |
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