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CACC 118 PBP Commentary |
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 0 wins and 4 losses; Dani Holguin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holguin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the ropes. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holguin instigates a clinch.
Holguin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Holguin can't get the takedown.
Holguin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holguin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Holguin.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but Holguin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holguin (0) vs (4) Torres
Holguin's coaches at ACME 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres works to advance to full mount. Holguin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (0) vs (6) Torres
Holguin is trying desperately to improve position.
Torres avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Holguin is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holguin is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres tries to control but Holguin wriggling away.
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holguin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holguin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (6) Torres
Torres is trying to keep Holguin in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Holguin slips nicely into half guard.
Holguin wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Holguin wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Holguin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holguin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Holguin eventually gives up the hold.
Holguin trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Holguin seems to be looking for submissions.
Holguin wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres won't allow Holguin to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holguin wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Holguin stalling.
Holguin is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Holguin seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
Holguin is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holguin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (5) vs (6) Torres
Torres tries to hold on but Holguin pushes him away.
Holguin trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres wants to hold on but Holguin pushes him away.
Holguin looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holguin goes for an armbar but Torres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Torres. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (5) vs (8) Torres
Torres forces his way into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Holguin defend it? Torres steps over the head and cranks it - Holguin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
After winning the bout, Ricco 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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