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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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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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