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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert MacArthur Jnr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gleyber Torres!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
MacArthur Jnr clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
MacArthur Jnr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Torres won't allow MacArthur Jnr to sweep him here.
MacArthur Jnr looking to control.
#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacArthur Jnr is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres passes into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but MacArthur Jnr is defending the position. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur Jnr is defending well.
#T1#
Torres prevents MacArthur Jnr from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but MacArthur Jnr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres is looking to advance position but MacArthur Jnr won't allow it.
MacArthur Jnr works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacArthur Jnr 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.#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#T2#
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur Jnr is retaining full guard. #SUB#
MacArthur Jnr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
MacArthur Jnr looking for a sweep. Not yet MacArthur Jnr, not yet.
Torres wants to pass the guard but MacArthur Jnr is keeping the position.
MacArthur Jnr wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Torres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Jnr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacArthur Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
MacArthur Jnr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
MacArthur Jnr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur Jnr is retaining full guard.
MacArthur Jnr 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: MacArthur Jnr (2) vs (0) Torres
MacArthur Jnr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacArthur Jnr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacArthur Jnr passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Jnr (5) vs (0) Torres
MacArthur Jnr takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T5#
MacArthur Jnr continues to stall.
MacArthur Jnr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacArthur Jnr (7) vs (0) Torres
MacArthur Jnr controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr takes Torres's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Torres is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: MacArthur Jnr (10) vs (0) Torres#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr working for the choke.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but MacArthur Jnr keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Torres is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacArthur Jnr.
Torres tries to escape the position.
Torres looks winded!
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacArthur Jnr controlling the positon.
MacArthur Jnr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
MacArthur Jnr doesn't have the hooks in and Torres manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Jnr (10) vs (2) Torres
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacArthur Jnr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Jnr (12) vs (2) Torres
MacArthur Jnr tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacArthur Jnr controls the pace.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
MacArthur Jnr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur Jnr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacArthur Jnr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, MacArthur Jnr seems content to control.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but MacArthur Jnr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Jnr (15) vs (2) Torres
MacArthur Jnr moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacArthur Jnr (18) vs (2) Torres
Torres is trying to break free.
MacArthur Jnr 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.
#T9##SUB#
Torres is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacArthur Jnr gets his way!
MacArthur Jnr has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Torres's body.
#SUB#
Torres fending off the submission attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
Torres is trying to break free.
MacArthur Jnr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Torres doesn't escape. #SUB#
Torres preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacArthur Jnr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Torres.#T10#
MacArthur Jnr keeps control of the position as Torres tries to break free.
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 breaks MacArthur Jnr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Jnr (18) vs (4) Torres
MacArthur Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres won't allow MacArthur Jnr to sweep him here.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacArthur Jnr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11##SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacArthur Jnr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between MacArthur Jnr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MacArthur Jnr 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.
MacArthur Jnr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacArthur Jnr (20) vs (4) Torres
MacArthur Jnr looking to pass the guard.
MacArthur Jnr 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#
Torres working for a triangle but MacArthur Jnr defends it easily.
MacArthur Jnr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12##T13#
MacArthur Jnr tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
MacArthur Jnr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
MacArthur Jnr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Torres is looking to get back to full guard here but MacArthur Jnr has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: MacArthur Jnr (23) vs (4) Torres
MacArthur Jnr 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.
Torres regains half guard.
Torres tries to roll over but MacArthur Jnr keeps him under control.
MacArthur Jnr content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacArthur Jnr takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert MacArthur Jnr waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oswaldo Vizcarrondo ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gleyber Torres!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Torres fails to land the takedown.
Vizcarrondo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vizcarrondo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vizcarrondo tries to sprawl but Torres drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vizcarrondo (0) vs (2) Torres
Torres prevents Vizcarrondo from improving his position.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Vizcarrondo defending well.
Vizcarrondo wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Vizcarrondo is defending well.
Vizcarrondo tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Vizcarrondo is working hard here to advance position.
Vizcarrondo is breathing heavily.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vizcarrondo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vizcarrondo wants to get back to full guard.
Vizcarrondo won't allow Torres to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Vizcarrondo is defending well.
#T2#
Vizcarrondo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vizcarrondo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Vizcarrondo is keeping the position.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vizcarrondo (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vizcarrondo (0) vs (7) Torres
Torres wants to take Vizcarrondo 's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Torres looking to secure an arm triangle but Vizcarrondo defends it well.
Vizcarrondo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Torres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vizcarrondo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vizcarrondo shrugs it off.
Vizcarrondo is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Torres looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vizcarrondo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Vizcarrondo (0) vs (10) Torres
We've been informed that Torres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Torres is hanging on to Vizcarrondo 's back as he tries to escape.
#T4##SUB2#
Torres has his arm under Vizcarrondo 's chin here. Game over son! Torres squeezes tightly and Vizcarrondo is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gleyber Torres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Kebab catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kebab dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kebab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torres looks winded!
A lazy left from Kebab finds it's target.
Crack! Kebab connects with the perfect overhand right and Torres falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kebab!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rulla Kebab!
A relieved looking Rulla Kebab 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Matrix throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matrix swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Matrix.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Matrix is keeping the position.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres working away.
Torres advances to full mount.
Matrix tries to improve his position but instead Torres has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Torres has managed to slip his arm under Matrix's chin. This could be all over... yep, Matrix is tapping out! Submission win for Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gleyber Torres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Right Hand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Right Hand looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Right Hand shoots and misses #TD2#
so Torres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Right Hand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres postures up.
Torres pushing down on Right Hand's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres forces the positional change into back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Torres looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Right Hand taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gleyber Torres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Yaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yaga defends it nicely.
Yaga throwing a counter right hand but Torres manages to avoid it.
Yaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaga lands with a cross. #KD#
Yaga cracks Torres with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Torres looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yaga finish him?
#ROC#Torres is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaga fakes the body blow, causing Torres to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Torres goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baba Yaga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Torres drives through and clinches with Nolan against the cage.
Nolan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torres to keep the fight standing.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nolan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nolan is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Gleyber Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Nolan.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Nolan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Nolan looks to clinch #TD#
and Torres counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Nolan is keeping the position.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres advances to half guard.
Nolan is trying to control but Torres passes into side control!
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nolan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nolan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gleyber Torres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Torres drives through and clinches with Willson against the cage.
Willson misses with some punches.
Willson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Torres walks away with a smile on his face. Willson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres throws a counter combo.
Torres goes for a double leg but Willson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Willson continues to drive forward.
Willson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Torres counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Torres is trying to trip Willson. He has hold of a leg but Willson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Torres persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Willson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Willson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Willson is keeping the position.
Torres is looking to pass into half guard but Willson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Willson is in guard.#REVR#
Torres wants to sweep here but Willson controlling him for the moment.
Willson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Willson wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #SUB2#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Willson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torres, up you get!
Torres looks winded!
Willson is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Willson!
Willson is looking for a sweep.
Torres has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Willson wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Willson is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.
Torres wants to take Willson's back here but Willson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Willson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Willson is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Willson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Willson stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.#T4#
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torres is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a triangle but Willson pushes his legs off easily.
Willson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SU#
Willson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Willson tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willson swinging wildly here.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Willson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Willson on that attempt.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gleyber Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Willson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willson gets slowly back to his feet.
Willson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Willson defends well and Torres ends up having to push Willson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Willson misses its target.
Sam Willson 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.
Willson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Willson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Willson throws a low kick but Torres avoids it.
As Willson backs off Torres throws a huge counter combo but Willson manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Willson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Willson throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres tries to roll over but Willson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is breathing heavily.#SU#
Willson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Willson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Torres will feel that in the morning.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Willson shoots in.#T2#
Willson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Torres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Willson won't be happy with that.
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!#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Willson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Willson tries to improve position but can't.
Willson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Willson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Willson defends it.
Willson manages to get to full guard.
Willson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Willson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Willson trying to control the position.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Willson is retaining full guard.
Willson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sam Willson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Willson with that takedown attempt.
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 Sam Willson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Willson lands a high kick!
Willson wants to clinch.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Willson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Willson fails to land the takedown.
And Torres tries to counter it with a takedown but Willson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willson moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Willson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.#T1#
Willson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Willson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willson fails with the takedown.
Willson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Willson did well to prevent Torres getting side control.
Willson wants to get back to full guard.
Torres moves nicely into side control.
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Torres passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Willson!
Torres wants to take his opponent's back but Willson doesn't allow it.
Torres moves to back control. #SUB2#
Willson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Torres looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Willson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Willson for a finish. #T3#
Willson tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Torres looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Willson is controlling Torres 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Willson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Willson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Willson landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Willson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Willson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Willson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torres wants to sweep but Willson has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Willson keeps moving and retains side control.
Willson trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gleyber Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gleyber Torres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Otto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres is pressed up against the cage. Otto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torres down to the mat. Torres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Otto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Otto is now in Torres's guard.
Otto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Otto lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Otto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Otto preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Otto throwing strikes but missing.
Otto wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otto is one step ahead there. #T1#
Otto trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres wants to sweep here but Otto controlling him for the moment.
Otto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Otto trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Otto is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Otto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Torres is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Otto rolls with it to try and escape but Torres cranks on the arm and Otto is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gleyber Torres! |
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