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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zyrex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Zyrex will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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178 cm
24
193 lbs
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198 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Torres! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Zyrex! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Zyrex.
Zyrex throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A head kick misses from Zyrex. Zyrex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torres blocks a head kick by Zyrex.
Zyrex closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Van Torres has been cut. Zyrex throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Torres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zyrex throws a head kick that misses and Torres counters with a slapping leg kick. Zyrex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Torres checks a leg kick. Zyrex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zyrex goes for a high kick. It partially lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zyrex misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Zyrex misses and Torres moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Torres pulls Zyrex into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Zyrex prevents Torres from getting back to his feet. Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Torres has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Zyrex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zyrex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zyrex scores with a leg kick.
Zyrex tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it. Victor Zyrex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zyrex tries to land a leg kick but Torres saw it coming and moves away.
Zyrex swinging wildly here.
Zyrex throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily. A combination from Zyrex does no damage. Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Zyrex throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Zyrex.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zyrex throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Zyrex looks winded! Zyrex swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Zyrex. Zyrex misses with a double jab
and Torres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Torres can't break the clinch.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zyrex misses with the combination.
Zyrex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zyrex misses with a head kick.
Zyrex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zyrex throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zyrex to the mat! Zyrex manages to get full guard. Zyrex kicks Torres off and gets to his feet. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zyrex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zyrex throws a right and a left that both miss. Torres tries to clinch there but Zyrex circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Torres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Victor Zyrex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice combination there by Zyrex.
Zyrex misses with a double jab
and Torres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zyrex dominated that round. The cut man is working on Van Torres's cut. That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Torres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zyrex on his heels. He'll look to pass Zyrex's guard now, I'm sure. Torres stops Zyrex from standing up. Torres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Zyrex is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Torres wants to control from the top but Zyrex keeps moving.
Van Torres has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Zyrex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. That kick from Zyrex tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zyrex throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Zyrex misses and Torres counters by moving into the clinch. Zyrex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Torres avoiding damage as Zyrex throws knees to the body.
Zyrex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Zyrex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A battle for position here, against the cage. Zyrex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zyrex lands a knee to the head.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Zyrex is controlling the position. Zyrex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zyrex throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease. Zyrex throws a right and a left that both miss. This has been an exciting period of action! Zyrex throws a head kick that misses. Zyrex is breathing heavily. Torres throws a head kick but Zyrex moves out of range.
Torres thows a leg kick but Zyrex checks it and Zyrex counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Zyrex looks at the referee who does nothing so Zyrex lands a crushing right that sends Torres to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Zyrex!
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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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