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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is call to prayer. Andre Torrez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez checks a leg kick.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thompson leaves Torrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torrez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Torrez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Torrez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Torrez dives into side control.
Torrez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Torrez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Torrez wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Torrez tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Torrez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Torrez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Torrez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thompson prevents Torrez from improving position.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torrez on the ground.
Thompson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Torrez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torrez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Torrez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Torrez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torrez checks it well.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Torrez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torrez looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Torrez tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a low kick, right behind Torrez 's knee.
Torrez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torrez off to one side.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Torrez.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Torrez with a poor takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torrez is breathing heavily.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torrez shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Torrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson is looking to slow Torrez down with leg kicks.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Torrez moved away.
Andre Torrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torrez's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torrez's head.
Torrez blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Torrez checks it.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Torrez's leg. Torrez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Enoch Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Enoch Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thompson is looking to slow Torrez down with leg kicks.
Thompson is looking to slow Torrez down with leg kicks.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torrez checks it well.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torrez.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson cracks the inside of Torrez's front leg.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torrez shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Torrez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torrez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson is looking to slow Torrez down with leg kicks.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson pushes Torrez away with a front kick.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torrez.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Torrez checks it.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Torrez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Torrez's knee but Torrez avoids it well.
Torrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Thompson punishes Torrez's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torrez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Torrez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Torrez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a combination. Torrez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Torrez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson keeps Torrez at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torrez checks a leg kick.
Torrez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Torrez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Torrez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
Torrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Torrez.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrez can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torrez.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Torrez's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrez tries to avoid it.
Torrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson cracks the inside of Torrez's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Thompson misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Torrez.
Torrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Torrez down.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Torrez didn't see that one coming.
Enoch Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. Torrez shrugs it off though.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torrez checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torrez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torrez's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Torrez as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Torrez's front leg but catches the back leg as Torrez tries to avoid it.
Torrez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Torrez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson throws a combination. Torrez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torrez 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.
Torrez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torrez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson thumps Torrez with a low kick.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Torrez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torrez blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torrez.
Torrez fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Thompson looks for the body kick but Torrez saw that one coming.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torrez.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torrez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torrez blocks a leg kick.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torrez's sensitive parts.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body. Torrez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torrez's calf.
Torrez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torrez checks a leg kick.
Torrez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torrez off to one side.
Thompson is looking to wear down Torrez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torrez's sensitive parts.
Torrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez checks a low kick from Thompson.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torrez's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torrez. That did some damage!
Torrez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thompson. Thompson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enoch Thompson!
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hype
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