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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 1046 p4p, 121 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2437 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Reign misses the target.
Torres throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Reign tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reign throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reign misses.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Reign's head back.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Reign's shoulder, as Reign tries to avoid the shot.
Reign was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Reign counters with a three punch combo that has Torres backing up. Torres nods at Reign to acknowledge the strikes.
Torres misses with a right hand
letting Reign counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reign!
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!
Reign taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.
Reign is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Torres wants to stand but Reign is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Reign's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reign has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Reign.
Reign wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reign is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Reign prevents Torres from standing back up.
Reign trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Reign is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reign prevents Torres from improving his position.
Reign is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reign.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricco Torres's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reign connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Reign blocks a jab.
It looked like Reign was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Reign defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres goes for a double leg but Reign avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reign continues to drive forward.
Reign stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reign wants it to stay on the feet.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reign will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Torres tries a quick counter leg kick but Reign is wise to it.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reign lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Reign takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Torres is rocked!
Reign lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Reign!
After the fight, Titan Reign was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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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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