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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triof Marren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Angel Torres has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Triof Marren!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marren at a distance.
Torres lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Triof Marren has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Torres has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Marren shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triof Marren.
Torres dives in and scores a takedown into Marren's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Torres wants to control from the top but Marren keeps moving.
Marren should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres wants to control from the top but Marren keeps moving.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marren has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Marren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marren is on top in guard.
Marren is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marren postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Marren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marren with a nice head shot there.
Marren lands a couple of digs.
Marren connects with a couple of short punches.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Marren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marren is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marren cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
Marren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marren is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marren avoid being mounted?
Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marren 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!
Marren thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Torres covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Marren gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet but Marren has full control of the position and if anything, Torres has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marren is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Marren lands a shot to the body.
Torres is trapped and Marren is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Marren lands shots from the back.
Marren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Torres hold on?!
Marren scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Torres is looking for a way out.
Marren lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Torres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marren lands a shot to the body.
Torres is rocked!
Torres is trying to break free.
Torres rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marren on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Marren there.
Marren is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torres has hold of Marren's hands but Marren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Torres tries to roll over but Marren keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triof Marren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Triof Marren's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marren is in Torres's guard.
Torres is trying to keep Marren in close.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Marren has eaten all the pies!
Marren throws a big elbow that misses.
Marren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marren won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Marren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marren works over Torres with some ground and pound from guard.
Marren preventing the sweep.
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 has momentary wrist control but Marren slips an elbow through the middle.
Marren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marren throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marren postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Marren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marren landing with the ground and pound.
Marren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marren landing some decent shots from guard.
Marren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marren is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Marren with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marren cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marren stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Marren connects with a couple of short punches.
Torres looking to control.
Marren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marren lands a couple of elbows.
Torres on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torres tries to get out of the position.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Marren chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marren throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Marren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Marren trying to control the position.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Marren is retaining full guard.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Marren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Marren lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marren.
Marren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marren distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Triof Marren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marren postures up and lands a big shot to Torres's brow.
Marren prevents Torres from getting back to his feet.
Marren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marren throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triof Marren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Triof Marren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Marren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marren scoring with some ground and pound.
Marren postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Marren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marren chips away with some ground and pound.
Marren connects with a couple of short punches.
Marren chips away with some ground and pound.
Marren with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marren with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marren landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Torres's head.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marren postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marren lands a couple of digs.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Marren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres pulls Marren in to control the position.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marren.
Triof Marren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marren forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marren sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Marren has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Marren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marren in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Marren 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Triof Marren.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Marren moves out of range easily.
Triof Marren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Marren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marren stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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!
Triof Marren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triof Marren!
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