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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Torres will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Torres!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Eikmeyer enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eikmeyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torres wants to stand and escape but instead Eikmeyer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Eikmeyer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eikmeyer is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eikmeyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eikmeyer stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Eikmeyer stops Torres from standing up.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Eikmeyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eikmeyer won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Eikmeyer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eikmeyer stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Mario Eikmeyer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eikmeyer throws a strike from the bottom but Torres passes into side control!
Check out the look on Torres's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Torres connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eikmeyer some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eikmeyer keeps working.
Eikmeyer wants to control but Torres postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres working the ground and pound from side control.
Eikmeyer is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
Eikmeyer is looking to reverse the position.
Eikmeyer is working hard here to advance position.
Eikmeyer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Eikmeyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eikmeyer tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eikmeyer down.
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Eikmeyer is defending well.
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!
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eikmeyer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep.
Eikmeyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eikmeyer throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Torres will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eikmeyer to the ground. Torres is now in Eikmeyer's guard.
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Eikmeyer dives on top into guard.
Eikmeyer won't allow Torres to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eikmeyer wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Eikmeyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Torres is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Torres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
Torres scoring with punches from side control.
Eikmeyer wants to control but Torres postures up.
Torres working the ground and pound.
Eikmeyer tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position.
Kevin Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Eikmeyer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Torres gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Eikmeyer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Torres lets go of the hold and Eikmeyer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Torres!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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