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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Boom. Torres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Way's. Samuel Stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miguel Torres's chin.
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145 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
27
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Torres throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres staying out of range there.
Stone misses with the combination.
Torres gets a clinch.
Stone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torres landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Torres with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres with a nice head shot there.
Torres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Stone 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Torres swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Torres.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.
Torres distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Torres looking to finish Stone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stone!
Stone is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stone looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Torres cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Torres putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torres avoids the attempt from Stone to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Torres wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone can't escape the position.
Torres working Stone over with strikes here.
Stone 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.
Stone is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands with a punch from half guard.
Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone trying to control but Torres postures up.
Miguel Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone has hold of Torres's hands but Torres slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torres stalling.
Stone 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stone's guard. Nice work there by Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.
Stone is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres lands an overhand right.
Torres leaves Stone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Torres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Torres trying to control the pace.
Torres wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Stone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stone is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres stalling.
Torres winds up and cracks Stone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Stone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone moves into full guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samuel Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miguel Torres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Torres trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.
Torres wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone trying to strike off his back.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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