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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JG SCR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Torres looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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181 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, JG SCR!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres is looking to clinch but SCR is avoiding it.
SCR moves into the clinch.
SCR lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SCR using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
SCR controlling the action here for a moment.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but SCR shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SCR taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
SCR pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch
and SCR counters with a body kick.
Torres is breathing heavily.
SCR darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Torres is trying to break free.
Torres has had enough of the clinch but SCR keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from SCR.
SCR landing knees to the body.
SCR manages to break the clinch.
SCR throws a head kick that misses.
SCR changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres parries the strikes from SCR easily there. SCR is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torres to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SCR tries to advance to mount but Torres denies him.
Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
SCR in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
SCR decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torres to his feet.
SCR drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
SCR scores a nice knee to the body.
SCR breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SCR throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
SCR moves into the clinch.
SCR crunches a lovely knee into Torres's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
SCR pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - SCR scores with a four punch combination!
SCR misses with the combination.
SCR has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by SCR.
SCR connects with a knee to the head.
SCR lands a knee to the head.
SCR goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
SCR connects with a knee to the head.
SCR lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SCR controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SCR lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SCR wants to stand but Torres has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
SCR postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
SCR controlling from the top position.
SCR wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
SCR trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SCR stops Torres from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
SCR swinging wilding here.
SCR turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SCR moves into the clinch.
SCR has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
SCR is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JG SCR dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
SCR shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but SCR 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.
SCR closes the distance and clinches.
SCR's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Torres is trying to break free.
SCR effectively controlling the action here.
SCR tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres takes an elbow to the temple.
SCR can't get the takedown.
SCR trying to stall but Torres improves his position.
Torres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Torres wants to stand but SCR is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SCR manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
SCR content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
SCR stands up and beckons Torres to join him on the feet.
SCR throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres tries to keep at a distance but SCR has taken the fight into the clinch.
SCR pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SCR escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and SCR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
SCR gets to his feet - Torres follows without any prompting.
JG SCR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SCR tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres tries to clinch but fails miserably
and SCR counters with a head kick. That will keep Torres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SCR will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JG SCR.
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SCR trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SCR wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SCR working a defensive guard here.
Torres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of SCR is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SCR seems keen to control Torres's posture.
SCR looking for a sweep. Not yet SCR, not yet.
SCR is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
JG SCR has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres looks to clinch
and SCR moves into the clinch.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent SCR's takedown attempt.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but SCR has him pressed against the cage.
SCR is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag SCR down to the mat. SCR avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JG SCR showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
SCR misses with a double jab.
Torres darts in trying to clinch
and SCR counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by SCR.
SCR 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.
SCR stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Torres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SCR shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
Torres closes the distance looking to clinch
and SCR counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SCR breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SCR throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres closes the distance but SCR moves to the side
and SCR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
SCR trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SCR prevents Torres from getting back to his feet.
SCR stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres moves in looking to clinch but SCR pushes him off.
SCR moves into the clinch.
SCR breaks from the clinch.
Torres tries to clinch but fails miserably
and SCR counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Torres!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
SCR throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Torres because SCR loaded up on that one.
SCR content just to control the position here.
Torres really wants to buck SCR off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SCR landing punches.
SCR controlling the pace for now.
SCR won't let Torres get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
SCR lands a big elbow.
Torres is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
SCR is landing with some decent strikes but Torres is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Torres is trying to stand.
SCR controlling his opponent.
SCR looking to finish Torres with some ground and pound. This is bad for Torres!
And that's the end of the fight!
JG SCR comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SCR 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JG SCR!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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