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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Khan gets a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Khan.
Khan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khan prevents Torres from breaking the clinch. Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2# Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Khan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1##CL2# Khan drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
#TD2# Khan pulls guard successfully.
Torres trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khan trying to control the position here. Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Torres landing some decent shots from guard. Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Khan wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
Khan gets full guard. Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Torres lands a couple of elbows. Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres. Torres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. #REVB##T3# Khan lands a couple of digs. Torres controls Khan momentarily but Khan frees himself. #SU2# Torres is working an open guard so Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Daanish Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Khan feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Khan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Khan wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Khan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Torres haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Khan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4# Torres wants to stand and escape but Khan is having none of it. Torres keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daanish Khan dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Khan has a takedown stuffed. Torres appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD# Torres fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khan sprawls well initially but Torres persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Khan trying to control here.
Torres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Khan is concentrating on defense, preventing Torres from advancing position. Torres is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Khan is doing well to control the position and prevent Torres from advancing to side control.#T1# Torres is looking to stall here but Khan recovers full guard. Khan is pulling down on Torres's head. It's preventing any offense from Torres, at least for the moment. Khan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Torres throws a big right hand that misses. Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Khan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Erwin Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Khan throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
#TD# Khan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Torres is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Khan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Khan trying to control the position.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Khan is trying to control the position but Torres postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Khan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torres's head.#CUT2# It looks like Erwin Torres has been cut.#TD# Khan gets caught napping as Torres dives in and scores a takedown. Khan manages to retain guard. Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Khan controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself. Torres trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom. Khan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# Khan stands up and waves to Torres to follow him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Torres dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Erwin Torres'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! #R3##TD# Torres scores with a takedown into Khan's guard.#ES2# Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Torres is trying to get back to full guard. Khan stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
#T1# Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khan in particular looking to stall. Torres is controlling Khan's trapped leg to prevent Khan from advancing to side control. Khan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. Khan lands with a punch from half guard. Torres is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount! #T2# Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time. Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Khan trying to control but Torres is having none of it. Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Torres tries to hold on but Khan pushes him away. Torres is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action. #T3# Khan controlling from mount. Torres blocking the ground and pound. Khan wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely. Khan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Torres is squirming around, avoiding Khan's attempts to control the action. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Khan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Daanish Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Khan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daanish Khan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.#TD2# Tunney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tunney scoring with punches from side control. Tunney is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2# Tunney is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Tunney decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1# Tunney misses with a kick to the body #TD# and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Tunney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. Tunney pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage. Tunney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tunney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2# Torres is posturing up here but Tunney has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Torres tries to roll out but it's too tight and Torres has to tap! Slick submission there by Tunney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Tunney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Haywood has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Haywood looking for a takedown. Haywood can't break the clinch.
Haywood is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now. Haywood has Torres pushed against the cage. Torres trying to stall but Haywood improves his position.
#TD# Torres ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Torres no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2# Haywood stands up and waves to Torres to follow him. #CL2# Haywood clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres is trying to pull guard but Haywood has him pressed against the cage. Torres blocks the elbow strike.
#TD# Torres pulls guard successfully.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Haywood throws a big right hand that misses. Haywood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Haywood wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haywood passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Torres keeping hold of Haywood's head, controlling as best he can. Haywood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head. Well, if Haywood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haywood stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
Torres is looking to control Haywood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?#T3# Torres is trying to stand back up but Haywood is controlling him
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Haywood stalks Torres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torres's face. Torres staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# It looks like Erwin Torres has been cut. Haywood throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Torres moves into the clinch.#TD# Torres gets control of Haywood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Haywood tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. Haywood postures up.
Haywood advances position into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Haywood wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2# Haywood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Haywood taking a breather here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haywood is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Haywood dominated that round. The cut man is working on Erwin Torres's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Haywood moves into range and clinches up with Torres. Haywood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Torres is trying to pull guard but Haywood has him pressed against the cage. Torres tries to pull guard but Haywood won't allow it.
Haywood is stalling here.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haywood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haywood tries to land a front kick but Torres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Haywood gets a clinch. #TD2# Haywood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Haywood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Haywood wants to stand and escape but Torres is having none of it. Torres scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Haywood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2# Haywood pushes Torres off and gets back to his feet.
Torres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Torres darts in looking for a takedown but Haywood gets double underhooks and turns Torres into the cage. Jab from Haywood. Haywood fails with the takedown. Torres is looking for a counter combo. Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haywood avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##CL2# Haywood clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage. Torres jumps guard but Haywood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Haywood wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
#BC# Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haywood tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haywood to the ground. Haywood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Haywood has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Haywood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. 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! Haywood just leaning against Torres, taking a breather. #T3# Haywood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks. Haywood scores with a hook to the body.#TD# Torres pulls guard effortlessly. Haywood throws an elbow that misses. Torres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haywood's guard. Nice move by Torres!#REVR# Torres is fighting to break Haywood's control of his arms but Haywood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Haywood looking for a sweep. Not yet Haywood, not yet. #SUB2# Haywood is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Haywood is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Haywood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Torres wants to control from the top but Haywood keeps moving. Torres preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haywood working a defensive guard here.
Haywood throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Haywood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Haywood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Haywood moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Haywood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Erwin Torres's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Torres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haywood defends it nicely. Haywood moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet. Haywood shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily. Erwin Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Erwin Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Haywood.#CL2# Haywood closes the distance and clinches. #T1# Haywood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2# Haywood jumps into guard, dragging Torres to the mat.
Torres trying to control but Haywood is working from the bottom. Torres throws a strike but Haywood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Haywood stops Torres from standing up. Haywood trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. Haywood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Haywood looking to pass the guard. Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haywood. #SUB2# Haywood has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Haywood's guard.#REVR# Haywood is trying to keep Torres in close.
#SUB2# Haywood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Torres throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Haywood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haywood holds on and takes a little breather. Haywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD# Torres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2# Haywood has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Torres has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Haywood stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Haywood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Torres is trying to pull guard but Haywood has him pressed against the cage. Torres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haywood just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Torres manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Haywood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Haywood working away. Erwin Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chad Haywood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Haywood controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Haywood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Haywood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Haywood!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Reed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage. Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Torres successfully pulls guard.
Torres is trying to control the position but Reed postures up. Reed controls from within his opponent's guard. Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reed is controlling him. Reed wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Reed stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL2# Reed gets in close and instigates a clinch. Torres is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Reed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Reed has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Reed staying calm. Torres is looking for a sweep. Reed misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2# Reed trying to control the position but Torres is working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reed taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard. Reed is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. Torres wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
#T3# Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard. Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Torres haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Reed tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Reed is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Torres dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4# Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Reed sitting in guard here, content to control. Reed throws a big right hand that misses. Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Torres keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres wants to get back to his feet but Reed passes into half guard.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reed dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##KD2# Reed lands a left and a right that send Torres crashing to the mat, dazed. Reed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Torres is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Erwin Torres has been cut. Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reed is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Torres hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Squire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres is stalling in the full guard. Squire looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres wants to get up but he can't break Squire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Torres is in close to Squire's body, working some short punches and elbows. Squire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. #REVB##T1# Squire wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #SUB2# Squire drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard.#REVR# Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Squire's brow. #SUB2# Squire has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though. Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Torres cracks Squire with a solid left hand.#T2# Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Squire has wrist control. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Torres scoring with some ground and pound. Squire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Squire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well. Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2# Squire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Squire has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up. Torres throws a big elbow that misses. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Squire wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Squire looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Squire is trying to control the position but Torres postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Torres shoots in and bounces Squire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Torres dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Torres tries for a takedown but Squire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Squire has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2# Squire decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Squire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres lands a couple of digs. Torres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Squire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Squire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2# Squire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily. Squire wants to get back to his feet but Torres passes into half guard.
#T1# Squire works his way to full guard. Good work. Squire trying to control the position.
Squire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace. Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Torres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Torres keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Squire's head.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Squire trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Torres lands a couple of decent looking shots. Torres lands a couple of digs. Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Torres's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Torres drives through with a takedown into Squire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3# Torres's corner is telling him to maintain position. Squire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Squire looking for a sweep. Not yet Squire, not yet. Squire trying to control the position.
Torres stands up over Squire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Erwin Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Squire is trying to keep Torres in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Squire wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2# Squire actively working from the bottom here. Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Torres seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Squire for as long as he can get away with. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Squire trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Torres dominated that second round. 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! #R3# Squire moves out of range of the body kick from Torres.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Squire can do to turn this around?#CL2# Squire instigates a clinch. #TD2# Squire gets control of Torres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Squire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Torres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Squire's head.#SUB# Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Squire is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Squire has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Squire trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres wants to stand and escape but Squire is having none of it. #T1# Squire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Squire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Torres managing to control the position. #SU2# Squire gets to his feet - Torres follows without any prompting. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2# Squire clinches up against the cage. Torres tries to circle away but Squire has him pinned against the cage.#BC# Torres manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Squire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Squire decides to pull guard. Squire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Torres won't allow Squire to get back to his feet. Squire is trying to control the position but Torres postures up. Squire seems keen to control Torres's posture.#T3# Torres postures up and lands a big shot to Squire's brow. Squire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Torres landing with the ground and pound. Torres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD# Torres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4# Squire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torres's best efforts. Torres is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Squire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Squire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Further stalling from Torres. Ryan Squire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Erwin Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Squire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Torres!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1# Torres shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Ismailov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard. Torres pushes Ismailov off but Ismailov dives into side control.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ismailov prevents Torres from escaping the position. Ismailov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Torres gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ismailov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Torres pushes Ismailov off looking to stand but Ismailov dives back in and keeps control.
#T1# Torres misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ismailov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ismailov slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Ismailov wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ismailov 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. Ismailov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ismailov has eaten all the pies! Torres is trying to stand up here but Ismailov is controlling him well. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ismailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ismailov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Torres appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ismailov sprawls well. Ismailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet. Ismailov connects with a body shot. Ismailov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ismailov looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well. Erwin Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aybek Ismailov.#T3# A head kick misses from Ismailov. Ismailov throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Torres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torres. Torres postures up in Ismailov's guard and throws a big left but Ismailov blocks it. Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Torres won't allow Ismailov to get back to his feet. Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Ismailov is looking to stand back up but Torres counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ismailov. #SUB# Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ismailov is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. Torres trying to control the action but Ismailov is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aybek Ismailov will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Ismailov or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad. #CL2# Ismailov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Torres takes a shot to the head. Torres fails to pull guard.
#BC# Torres breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Ismailov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ismailov stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ismailov has had enough of the clinch but Torres keeps him there for the moment. Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ismailov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ismailov fails with a takedown attempt. Aybek Ismailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Ismailov closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. Ismailov pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It looked like Torres was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Erwin Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aybek Ismailov. Ismailov stuffs the takedown. Ismailov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Ismailov on that attempt. And Torres counters with a quick kick to the body but Ismailov blocks it. Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Ismailov on that attempt. #TD# Torres drives through with a takedown into Ismailov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Ismailov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Torres dives into side control.
Ismailov is breathing heavily.#REVB##SUB# Torres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ismailov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torres's guard! Nice work there by Ismailov! Ismailov 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. #T2# Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ismailov is one step ahead there. Torres doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Ismailov from controlling successfully. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Torres wants to get back to his feet but Ismailov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Ismailov postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it. Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Torres wants to stand but Ismailov is controlling the position. Ismailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ismailov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ismailov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ismailov throws out a leg kick but Torres moves out of range and Ismailov only half commits. Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ismailov sprawls well. Ismailov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet. Ismailov slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ismailov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torres. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ismailov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aybek Ismailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Ismailov throws a lazy head kick and Torres counters with a two punch combo. Ismailov misses with a head kick.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ismailov. A slow jab from Ismailov misses its intended target. Torres throws a push kick but Ismailov slaps the foot to one side. Torres checks the leg kick. Ismailov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2# Torres is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Erwin Torres has been cut.#CL2# Ismailov drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Torres tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ismailov smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Ismailov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Ismailov breaks from the clinch.
Aybek Ismailov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Torres leaves Ismailov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ismailov is stalking Torres. Torres circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ismailov, and it's lights out! Torres really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aybek Ismailov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Torres scores with a takedown into Parker 's guard.#ES2# Parker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Parker stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres wants a takedown.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parker is pushing Torres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2# Parker manages to pull guard.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Parker trying to control the position.
Parker has Torres pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# Torres connects with a couple of short punches. Torres scoring with some ground and pound. Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres. Torres works over Parker with some ground and pound from guard. Parker wants to sweep but no luck. Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Torres is stalling in the full guard. Parker looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily. Torres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torres scrambles back to his feet. Parker fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Parker shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Torres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Parker misses with a double jab.
As Parker looks to move away, Torres throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way. Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres. Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.#T3# Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat. Parker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Parker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parker gets slowly back to his feet. As Parker looks to move away, Torres throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way. Parker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL# Torres takes the fight into the clinch. Parker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Parker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2# Parker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Parker looks winded! Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2# Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torres shoots in but no luck this time. Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side. #CL2# Parker clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres avoids the head kick by Parker .
#TD# Torres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parker on his heels. He'll look to pass Parker 's guard now, I'm sure. Peter Parker has got the better of the ground game so far. Torres wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1# Parker pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage. Parker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres. Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Parker wants to stand but Torres is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. No joy there for Parker , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Torres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Torres ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2# Parker instigates a clinch. A nice left hand lands by Parker .
#TD2# Parker successfully pulls guard.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Torres managing to control the position. Parker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Parker looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Parker has control of Torres's left arm, preventing Torres from doing any damage. Parker 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Parker keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. Parker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Torres lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Parker wants to stand and escape but instead Torres has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Torres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Parker defends well and Torres ends up having to push Parker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Parker fails with a takedown attempt. Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Horrible takedown attempt by Parker or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad. Nice sprawl there from Parker as Torres shoots in. Torres shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker throws a body kick that misses. #TD# Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parker is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Torres looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB# Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torres. Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torres. #SUB2# Parker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torres. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Parker wants to get back to his feet. Parker is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Torres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker 's head. Torres looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Torres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker 's head. Torres working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Parker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB# Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Torres tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Parker is looking for the big counter here. Torres tries for a takedown but Parker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torres defends it well. Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side. Erwin Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker goes for a double leg but Torres avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Torres continues to drive forward.#T4# Torres avoids the head kick by Parker .
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD# Torres throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Torres finishes the takedown easily into guard. Parker wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. Torres controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Erwin Torres showed his dominance in that final round. I think Parker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# West misses with a wild combination.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes. Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Torres tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch. Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
West misses with a hook from the clinch. West working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by West, which made it look bad. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# Torres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. West pushes Torres off looking to stand but Torres dives back in and keeps control.
Torres is controlling the pace.
#T1# Torres lands strikes from half guard. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU# Torres stands up from half guard. West throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Torres on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Torres fails with the takedown#CL2# and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torres is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# West breaks from the clinch.
#T2# West shoots in looking for a takedown. Torres tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Torres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torres off to one side. #TD# West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# West has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. West bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. #REVB##T3# Torres is adopting a defensive guard. West prevents Torres from getting back to his feet. West wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position. Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. West wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. West stalks Torres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torres's face. Torres staggers backwards, shaken. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan West dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# West darts in looking for a takedown but Torres gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage. #CUT2# It looks like Erwin Torres has been cut. West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. West looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well. West leaves Torres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. West throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range. Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes. Torres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# West has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres blocks the elbow strike.
#TD# Torres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but West regains guard immediately. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Torres postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it. Torres lands a couple of decent looking shots. Torres throwing strikes but missing. West working a defensive guard here.
West wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. West being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. West misses with a wild body shot. West throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Torres. Torres appears to be looking for a counter takedown. West is breathing heavily. Torres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Torres scores with a takedown into West's guard.#T3# Torres landing some decent shots from guard. Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Torres landing some decent shots from guard. Torres stops West from standing up. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much. Torres postures up and lands a big shot to West's brow. Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike. West is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Torres tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Torres tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
#BC# Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Erwin Torres's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Torres slips a straight right by West.#TD2# West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Torres throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres is controlling West's posture.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Torres trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. West wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. West lands a left hand.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards. West tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
West misses with a knee strike.
#TD# Torres jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Torres managing to control the position. Torres continues to stall. Torres thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3# West wants to stand and escape but instead Torres has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# West is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea. Torres chips away with some ground and pound. West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. West has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##ES2# West is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Torres presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD# Torres jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Torres has a closed guard, preventing West from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Evan West. I've got West 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan West!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1# Nates shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well. Nates tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily#CL# and Torres counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Nates manages to break the clinch.
Nates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Torres moves into the clinch. Erwin Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Nates. Nates tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
#TD# Torres is trying to trip Nates. He has hold of a leg but Nates is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Torres persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nates works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres tries to stand but Nates is controlling from the bottom. Torres lands a couple of elbows. Torres throwing strikes from guard but Nates blocks nicely. #T1##SUB# Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Nates trying to strike off his back.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nates's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Nates looking for a sweep. Not yet Nates, not yet. Nates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Torres fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2# Torres gets tackled into the cage by Nates. Nates maintains the clinch. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC2# Nates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nates misses with a head kick.
#TD# Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nates looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Nates sneaks out the side door and pushes Torres away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Nates misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB# Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Torres throws a big elbow that misses. Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Torres wants to get up but he can't break Nates's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3# Torres postures up.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Nates looks winded!#SUB2# Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nates's legs - danger averted. Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD# Torres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Nates pushes Torres off and gets back to his feet.#T4##CL2# Nates rushes Torres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Nates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD# Torres fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nates to the ground. Torres is now in Nates's guard. Torres scoring with some ground and pound. Torres distracts Nates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Torres lands a couple of decent looking shots. Torres sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Torres gets to his feet. Nates looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! 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 Erwin Torres will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##TD# Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Torres winds up and cracks Nates with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Nates wants to get back to his feet.
Nates is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nates is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torres controlling the action here. Nates is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB# Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Nates defends the submission attempt. Erwin Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Torres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Torres is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nates defends it well. Torres controlling the pace. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Torres working Nates over with strikes. Torres landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nates wants to get back to his feet.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nates wants to get back to his feet.
Nates is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Erwin Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nates throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range. Nates is breathing heavily.#T3##CL2# Nates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nates is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage. Nates is trying to pull guard but Torres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Torres jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nates walks away with a smile on his face. Torres gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Erwin Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Nates. Torres goes for a double leg but Nates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nates continues to drive forward.#CL# Torres takes the fight into the clinch. Torres tries to pull guard but Nates forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Nates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
#T4##BC# Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nates sprawls well. Nates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet. Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nates is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Nates circles away and we're back to standing. Nates shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nates sprawls well. Nates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Torres dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away. Nates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Nates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nates looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well. As Nates tries to get set, Torres tries to push him back and clinch up but Nates manages to avoid the attempt. Erwin Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Nates. Torres shoots in for a takedown but Nates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Torres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Nates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nates is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Torres asserts his dominance and retains side control. Torres landing strikes. #T1# Nates is being controlled here. Nates is working to avoid the ground and pound but Torres connects with a decent elbow. Torres working the head and body with strikes. Torres happy to just control the position for now. Torres lands a decent elbow from side control. Torres landing a few strikes. Torres lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2# Torres controls the position. Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nates can do to turn this around?#SUB# Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Nates is looking to reverse the position. Nates is letting Torres control him for a moment. #T3##SUB# Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Torres scoring with punches from side control. Nates taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes. Nates taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes. Nates is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A lull in the action here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Torres lands a nice forearm strike. Torres lands a few punches from side control. Nates looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Torres punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Erwin Torres showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Torres!
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