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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchinello Harlequin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes into the arena with Old Way's blaring out of the sound system. Punchinello Harlequin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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143 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punchinello Harlequin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Harlequin to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Harlequin counters with a thumping low kick.
Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlequin.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Harlequin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Harlequin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harlequin as he avoids it easily.
Crunch! Harlequin slams his shin into Torres's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlequin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harlequin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Harlequin.
Torres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torres throwing strikes but Harlequin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harlequin taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.
Harlequin works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Harlequin maintains control.
Torres blocking the ground and pound.
Harlequin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tries to hold on but Harlequin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin working Torres over with strikes here.
Harlequin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torres tries to hold on but Harlequin postures up.
Harlequin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harlequin lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harlequin avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harlequin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlequin landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchinello Harlequin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harlequin scores with a shot to the body.
Harlequin shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harlequin.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harlequin defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harlequin.
Harlequin instigates a clinch.
Harlequin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Harlequin swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin misses with a body punch.
Harlequin stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres blocks a body shot from Harlequin.
Harlequin prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harlequin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harlequin stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Harlequin taking a breather.
Harlequin lands a body shot.
Harlequin lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Harlequin is leaning against Torres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harlequin is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harlequin down to the mat. Harlequin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harlequin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harlequin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harlequin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harlequin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Punchinello Harlequin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Harlequin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Harlequin counters with a head kick that drops Torres to the mat! Torres scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Torres is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlequin throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harlequin misses with a straight left.
Punchinello Harlequin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harlequin thows a body shot but no joy.
Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harlequin is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Harlequin circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres misses with a leg kick.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Harlequin instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Harlequin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harlequin gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Harlequin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Harlequin lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres is trying to drag Harlequin to the mat but Harlequin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harlequin scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Harlequin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harlequin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres has Harlequin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harlequin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harlequin scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Harlequin digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harlequin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlequin lands a left hand.
Harlequin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harlequin lands a big right hand that drops Torres! The killer instinct kicks in and Harlequin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Harlequin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchinello Harlequin!
Punchinello Harlequin is the new bantamweight champion!
Punchinello Harlequin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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