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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Coe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and Coe finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Torres
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Coe forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Coe wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coe is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Coe trying to work for an americana but Torres has managed to regain full guard.
Coe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres has his hands on Coe's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Coe stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (2) Torres
Coe working a defensive guard here.
I've been told that Torres has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Coe has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (2) Torres
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coe stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Coe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coe is stalling in the full guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Torres pulls Coe in close to his closed guard and prevents Coe from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Coe stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Coe trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Coe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Torres 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.
Coe looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (4) vs (4) Torres#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (4) vs (7) Torres#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torres's guard! Nice work there by Coe! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (7) Torres
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T6#
Coe forces his way into half guard.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe controlling the action here.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres trying to control but Coe postures up.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (6) vs (11) Torres#SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Coe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Torres looking for the choke but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Coe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Torres's arms. #SUB2#
Coe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Torres gets his way!
#T8##SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coe has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Torres doesn't have the hooks in and Coe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (8) vs (11) Torres
Torres keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass.
Torres controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Coe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres pulls Coe in close to his closed guard and prevents Coe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. #T10#
Torres is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Coe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11##SUB#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, if Coe 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.
Coe is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well. #T12#
Coe moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (11) vs (11) Torres
Coe tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Torres wants to control but Coe is having none of it.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coe controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Coe tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Coe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coe tries to control but Torres wriggling away. #SUB#
Coe has hold of Torres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Coe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Torres is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Torres and Coe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T14##SUB#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Coe wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Coe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Coe is heads and Torres is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Coe takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
David Allan Coe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Torres
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams has Torres pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Addams is trying to keep Torres in close.
Addams managing to control the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Addams 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Torres has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Torres
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres trying to control the position.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres controlling the position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Addams advances to half guard.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams 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 keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres pulls Addams in to control the position.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Torres trying to control the position.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres postures up.
#T7#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (4) Torres
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres 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.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (6) Torres
Addams tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Addams wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (6) vs (9) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Addams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Addams wants to control but Torres postures up.#T10#
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Torres working away.#SUB2#
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!
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control. #T11##SUB2#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (9) Torres
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T12#
Torres won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #SUB#
Addams wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Torres is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (11) vs (9) Torres
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Torres has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (14) vs (9) Torres
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Torres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres turns into Addams and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (14) vs (11) Torres
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (16) vs (11) Torres
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Addams 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Lurch Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Pripyat. Pripyat maintains the clinch. #TD#
Pripyat pulls guard effortlessly.
Pripyat wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pripyat looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Pripyat is pulling down on Torres's head. It's preventing any offense from Torres, at least for the moment.
Pripyat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Pripyat is defending well.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pripyat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Torres is pressing down on Pripyat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pripyat is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres postures up.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pripyat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pripyat is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pripyat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (0) Torres
Pripyat is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pripyat has control of an arm but Torres manages to advance to Pripyat's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (5) vs (4) Torres#T5##SUB2#
Pripyat showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
Torres slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pripyat knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pripyat for a finish.
Pripyat tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Torres working for the choke.
Torres has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pripyat has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Torres looking to break Pripyat's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pripyat remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Pripyat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pripyat.
Pripyat is really stuck here.
#T7#
Pripyat breaks Torres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (4) Torres
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pripyat has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pripyat's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (7) vs (6) Torres
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T8#
Torres postures up.
#SUB2#
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pripyat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pripyat has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (6) Torres
Torres is pulling down on Pripyat's head. It's preventing any offense from Pripyat, at least for the moment.
Pripyat 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. #T9#
Torres has Pripyat pulled in close to control his posture.
Pripyat looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (9) vs (8) Torres
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is keen to just control but Pripyat is a slippery customer.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Pripyat defends it. #T10#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Pripyat manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Pripyat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (11) vs (8) Torres
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pripyat is one step ahead there.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Pripyat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Torres trying to control but Pripyat postures up.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat trying to control the pace.
Pripyat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (14) vs (8) Torres#T14##SUB#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (14) vs (10) Torres
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 14 to 10. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Lavicci gets caught napping as Torres dives in and scores a takedown. Lavicci manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Torres
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2##SUB2#
Torres has gone for a leg lock! Lavicci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres looking to control.
Torres wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Torres is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T3#
Torres wants to control the position but Lavicci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Lavicci is very close to passing his half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres trying to control here.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T5#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Torres trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Lavicci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (2) vs (6) Torres#T6##SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Torres has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lavicci is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Torres yanks on the arm and Lavicci is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
A very excited looking Ricco Torres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Corey gets a clinch. #TD#
Corey has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corey (4) vs (0) Torres
Corey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torres is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Corey keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Corey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (4) vs (4) Torres
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres is trying to control but Corey is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Torres wants to control but instead Corey manages to regain half guard.
Corey wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Corey is not content to let Torres control the position.
Corey controlling the position for now.#T2#
Corey is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Corey won't allow it.
Torres wants to take a breather but Corey is having none of it.
Corey is controlling Torres's trapped leg to prevent Torres from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Torres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corey's guard. #SUB2#
Torres is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Corey as he works his way to full guard.
Torres advances to half guard.
Corey is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corey keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Corey pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Corey keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Torres stalling.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Corey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres is looking to pass Corey's guard but actually Corey recovers to full guard. #T7#
Torres wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Corey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage.
Corey trying to control but Torres postures up.
#T8#
Corey is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Corey is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Corey defends it.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Corey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres is pressing down on Corey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corey is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position. #T10##SUB2#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corey is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Corey is defending it quite comfortably.
Corey wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (4) vs (7) Torres#T11#
Corey is trying to improve his position.
Corey struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torres's guard! Nice work there by Corey! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (6) vs (7) Torres#T12#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Corey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (9) vs (7) Torres
Corey working away.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Corey keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Corey dominates the positioning.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Corey is staying tight to Torres's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
A victorious Taylor Corey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominguez enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Dominguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Dominguez stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
I've been told that Dominguez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (7) Dominguez
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dominguez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Torres manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Torres stops Dominguez from passing to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Dominguez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dominguez's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (7) Dominguez
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez managing to control the position.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Dominguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage. #T4#
Torres passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (7) Dominguez#SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dominguez, who protects the arm well.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Dominguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is really struggling to control Dominguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5##SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (9) Dominguez
Torres keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dominguez stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (12) Dominguez
Torres is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Torres wants to control but Dominguez postures up.#SUB2#
Dominguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dominguez but great work by Torres. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (11) vs (12) Dominguez#SUB#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dominguez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Dominguez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (11) vs (16) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Dominguez swings around for an armbar but Torres sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dominguez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (13) vs (16) Dominguez
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (16) vs (16) Dominguez
Dominguez is not content to let Torres control the position. #T8##SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom here. #T9##SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well. #SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (16) vs (18) Dominguez
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres gets full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pulls Dominguez in to control the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dominguez looking to improve position, pressing down on Torres's thigh with his hand. Torres seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dominguez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dominguez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Torres picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricco Torres!
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pablo Dominguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 18 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Balkan clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Balkan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Balkan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Torres uses from the top position.
Torres wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balkan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Torres#T1#
Torres has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture.
Balkan looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Balkan.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torres controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balkan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Balkan's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Balkan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage. #T4#
Torres prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan controlling the position for now.
Balkan moves into full guard.
Torres preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Balkan 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.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Balkan can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balkan trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position. #T6##SUB2#
Balkan is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres moves into full mount! Balkan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balkan turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (5) Torres#T8#
Balkan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Balkan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Torres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Torres won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Balkan wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Balkan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (5) Torres
Torres tries to lock up and control but Balkan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres wants to control but Balkan is having none of it.#T14#
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Balkan moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (10) vs (5) Torres
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
An out of breath Boris Balkan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (4) vs (0) Torres
Addams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Addams has knee on belly momentarily but Torres bucks him off and regains half guard.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Addams is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Addams not doing much here.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (0) Torres
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away. #T5#
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torres stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Torres has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Addams's lack of action.
Torres is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Addams 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 is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T8#
Addams controlling the action here. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams'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.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Torres trying to control but Addams postures up.
#T9#
Addams wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres moves into full guard.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (0) Torres
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres sneaks back into half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres is controlling Addams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T11#
Addams trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T12#
Addams is just content to waste time from the top position. Torres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T13#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Torres feints and as Corey raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (0) vs (2) Torres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey managing to control the position.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (0) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corey, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corey is letting Torres control him for a moment.
Corey tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Corey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (5) Torres
Corey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Corey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Corey advancing to mount.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Torres moves into full guard.
Corey 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.
Corey is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres pulls Corey in close to prevent any damage.
Corey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres is trying to control the position but Corey postures up. #T7#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corey is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is looking to sweep but instead, Corey has passed into half guard.
Corey tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T8#
Torres is concentrating on defense, preventing Corey from advancing position.
Corey 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.#SUB2#
Torres actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Corey is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Torres trying to hold on to Corey's head to control him but Corey postures up.
Torres holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres is looking to control Corey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?#T11#
Well, if Corey 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.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg.
Torres is pressing down on Corey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12##SUB2#
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres keeping full guard, as Corey tries to pass.
Corey sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (5) vs (5) Torres#T14#
Corey happy to just control the position for now.
Torres tries to buck Corey off but Corey is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corey taking a breather here.
Torres is holding Corey down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Torres gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Torres wins on points by 6 to 5.
Ricco Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Pripyat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Torres pulls Pripyat in close to his closed guard and prevents Pripyat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pripyat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pripyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torres holds on and takes a little breather.
Pripyat advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Pripyat controls the position.
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy. #T3#
Torres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pripyat's best efforts.#SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Pripyat wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #SUB2#
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Pripyat.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Pripyat sits in half guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is staying active underneath Pripyat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Torres controlling the position for now.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pripyat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it. #T6#
Pripyat trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres moves into full guard.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Pripyat wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Pripyat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a submission of some sort.
Pripyat trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #T8#
Pripyat stalling. #SUB2#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Torres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pripyat is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well. #SUB2#
Pripyat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Pripyat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pripyat trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres trying to control here.
#T11#
Pripyat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres looking to control.
Pripyat content to stall in guard here.
Pripyat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Dont mess with us. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Torres trying to control the position here.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pripyat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Torres is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Helsinki
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 16 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro wants to clinch.
Torres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couceiro tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couceiro to the ground. Couceiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torres shoots in looking for a takedown. Couceiro tries to sprawl out of it but Torres keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couceiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (0) vs (2) Torres
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couceiro holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro is trying to control the position but Torres postures up. #T1#
Torres wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving.
Couceiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres seems keen to control Couceiro's posture.
Torres 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 looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Couceiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (4) Torres
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres pushing down on Couceiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away.
Torres works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (2) vs (7) Torres
Couceiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Couceiro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Couceiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
Torres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Couceiro is holding on tight.
Couceiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres looking to control but Couceiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres mounts Couceiro! Really nice guard pass there! #T4#
Couceiro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Couceiro (2) vs (10) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Couceiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Torres's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Couceiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Couceiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Couceiro is defending it well.
#T5#
Couceiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Couceiro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #SUB2#
Torres tightening his grip on Couceiro, looking for the choke.
Couceiro trying to control the position but Torres manages to sink in the hooks. #T6##SUB2#
Torres looking to break Couceiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Couceiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Couceiro wants to escape the position.
Torres trying to control.#SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Couceiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Couceiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Couceiro is defending it well.
Torres is not going to allow Couceiro to sit and survive in this position. #T7##SUB2#
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Couceiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torres trying to control.
Couceiro trying to control the action but Torres just sinks the hooks in.
Couceiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Torres is thwarting Couceiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Couceiro is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro controlling the position well.
Torres trying to control the action but Couceiro is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Couceiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Torres from advancing position. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Couceiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Couceiro is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couceiro avoid being mounted?
Couceiro moves into full guard.
Couceiro managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Couceiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Couceiro manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Couceiro's guard. #T11#
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Couceiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (10) Torres
Torres pulls Couceiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Couceiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Couceiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Couceiro'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.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Torres looking to control.
Couceiro is stalling in the full guard.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Torres looking to control.
Couceiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 10 to 4.
Ricco Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Torres#SUB#
Morgan looking for a triangle here. Torres is fighting it but it looks tight! Morgan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Torres is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Torres rushes Silva Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres is looking for a takedown.
Silva Jr is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva Jr down to the mat. Silva Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Torres is looking to clinch but Silva Jr is avoiding it.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Torres clinches.
Silva Jr stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Rich Silva Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva Jr prevents it.
#TD#
Silva Jr wants the takedown. Torres is fighting it off but Silva Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Torres's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Torres has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Silva Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Torres is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva Jr'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.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.#T5#
Torres has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Silva Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Torres tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T6#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Torres wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr is controlling the pace.
Torres wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#T7#
Torres is controlling Silva Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres is controlling Silva Jr's trapped leg to prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.#T8#
Torres tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Torres trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
#T9#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Silva Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torres wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#T10#
Silva Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Silva Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Torres
Silva Jr trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Silva Jr.#T12#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 14 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nielsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nielsen has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Nielsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Nielsen has picked Torres up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Torres
Nielsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres trying to hold on to Nielsen's head to control him but Nielsen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard. #T1#
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Nielsen controlling from the top position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nielsen trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres trying to control the position here. #T3#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.
Nielsen is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Nielsen wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Torres is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a triangle but Nielsen pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7##SUB2#
Torres working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
#T8#
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Torres
Nielsen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Torres has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Torres
Nielsen regains half guard.
Torres prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen trying to control but Torres postures up.
Nielsen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Torres has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (8) Torres
Torres tries to control but Nielsen wriggling away. #SUB2#
Torres looking to secure an arm triangle but Nielsen defends it well.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nielsen is looking to escape.
Nielsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nielsen is holding on tight.
Nielsen tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Nielsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nielsen (2) vs (11) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for the RNC. #T11#
Nielsen tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Torres is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Nielsen is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is having to fend off submission attempts from Torres, who is looking to sink in the choke. Torres doesn't have the hooks in though and Nielsen manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (11) Torres
Torres pulls Nielsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T12#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (13) Torres
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Nielsen defends it.
Nielsen wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
#T13##SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres forces his way into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Nielsen is defending the position.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is not content to let Torres control the position.#T14#
Nielsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Nielsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nielsen manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kilpi wants to clinch.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kilpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kilpi somewhat.
Kilpi tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range. #CL2#
Kilpi closes the distance and clinches.
Kilpi is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kilpi is defending well.
Torres is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilpi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Torres looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilpi is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kilpi gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Torres is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kilpi can't fight it off and eventually Torres manages to take the fight to the floor. Kilpi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilpi is retaining full guard.
Kilpi 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.
Torres wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
Kilpi controls Torres momentarily but Torres frees himself.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T2#
Torres wants to control from the top but Kilpi keeps moving.
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB#
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kilpi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kilpi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. #T3#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kilpi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilpi has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kilpi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Kilpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kilpi pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres won't allow Kilpi to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kilpi controlling the pace. #T5#
Torres trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kilpi prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilpi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully.
Kilpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (5) Kilpi
Kilpi works to advance to full mount. Torres defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (7) Kilpi#T7#
Kilpi is looking to take Torres's back but instead Torres gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kilpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilpi trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Kilpi is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Kilpi 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.
Kilpi is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Kilpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Torres moves into full guard.
Kilpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Kilpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Kilpi 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.#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (10) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torres rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kilpi's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (10) Kilpi#T12#
Kilpi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (10) Kilpi
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilpi keeps working.
Kilpi tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#T13#
Kilpi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kilpi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres is thwarting Kilpi's attempts to control the position.
Kilpi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (7) vs (14) Kilpi#SUB2#
Torres showing good submission defense here.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but Kilpi keeps control of the position.
Torres prevents Kilpi from getting a body triangle.
Torres can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB2#
Kilpi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Kilpi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Kilpi looking for the choke from the back.
Torres rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kilpi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (11) vs (14) Kilpi
Kilpi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torres's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kilpi wins on points by 14 to 11.
A victorious Jarkko Kilpi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Couceiro gets tackled into the cage by Torres. Torres maintains the clinch.
Torres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Torres is working for takedown but Couceiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Couceiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Couceiro is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couceiro persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (0) Torres
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres has Couceiro pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is pulling down on Couceiro's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres looking to control.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Torres pulls Couceiro in to control the position.
Couceiro trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Couceiro (2) vs (4) Torres
Couceiro is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Couceiro turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres controlling Couceiro's posture. #T4#
Torres wants to sweep here but Couceiro controlling him for the moment.
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro'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.#T5#
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (4) vs (6) Torres
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (4) vs (9) Torres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro wants to control but Torres postures up.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Couceiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Couceiro is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Couceiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Couceiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Couceiro (8) vs (9) Torres
Couceiro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Torres doesn't escape.
Torres staying busy and making it hard for Couceiro to control.
I would not like to be Torres right now.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Couceiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Torres wants to escape the position.
Will Couceiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9##SUB#
Torres showing good submission defense here.
Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is in bad spot here.
Couceiro trying to control momentarily.
Torres tries to escape the position.
Couceiro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Torres's body.
#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Torres is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couceiro is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T11#
Couceiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres wants to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away.
Couceiro wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Couceiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Couceiro fails to advance to Torres's back.
Couceiro content just to control the position here.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Couceiro maintains control.
Couceiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Couceiro tries to control but Torres wriggling away. #T13#
Couceiro controlling from the full mount.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couceiro controlling from the full mount.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Couceiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Couceiro 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 9 to 8.
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Fortier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fortier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Fortier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Fortier gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fortier tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortier tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortier after a bit of a struggle.
Fortier wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fortier wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Fortier has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ricco Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Fortier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Fortier
Torres pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Fortier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres stays in close to Fortier's body and controls the position.
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.#T3##SUB2#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Fortier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fortier manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Fortier's guard. #SUB2#
Fortier working for submissions but it's allowed Torres to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Torres wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fortier looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Torres pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Fortier#SUB#
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Torres tries to control but Fortier wriggling away.
Fortier regains half guard.
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T5##SUB2#
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Fortier can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortier trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres is just content to waste time from the top position. Fortier takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres pushing down on Fortier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fortier dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (4) Fortier
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Fortier is proving a slippery customer.
Fortier forces his way into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage.
Fortier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (7) Fortier
Torres tries to reverse the position but Fortier maintains control.#SUB2#
Fortier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Fortier's guard. A big mistake from Fortier there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (7) Fortier#SUB2#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fortier 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 wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Torres content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fortier has locked up a guillotine! Fortier's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Torres is holding on here and Fortier must be using up a lot of energy. Torres has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fortier gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hercules Fortier!
During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Torres rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominguez uses from the top position.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres pulls Dominguez in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (4) vs (0) Dominguez#T2#
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dominguez is looking to escape. #SUB#
Torres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.#T3#
Dominguez regains half guard.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dominguez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Torres has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Dominguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres happy to just control the position for now.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominguez is defending well.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dominguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6##SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is looking to reverse the position.
Dominguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (2) Dominguez#T7#
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T8#
Torres is trying to escape the position but Dominguez is controlling the position.
Dominguez laying and praying for a moment but Torres takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres keeping control of the position.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Torres tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez 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.#T10#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Torres trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dominguez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (7) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
It looks like Dominguez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Dominguez prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Dominguez content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Dominguez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Let's hope that Dominguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 8 to 7.
Pablo Dominguez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 235
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged El Toro in a clinch.
#TD#
El Toro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Torres uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Torres has gone for a leg lock! El Toro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Torres
El Toro won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres pulls El Toro in to control the position.
Let's hope that Torres has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
El Toro advances to half guard. #T2#
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Toro wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T3#
El Toro controlling the action here. #T4#
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Torres trying to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Torres is trying to control but El Toro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Torres
Torres wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (8) vs (0) Torres
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Torres is really stuck here.
#T8#
El Toro is riding his opponent, not letting Torres buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by El Toro.
El Toro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres can't escape the position.
El Toro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
El Toro continues to hold on tight.
Torres is really stuck here.
El Toro is not going to allow Torres to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Torres tries to escape but El Toro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Torres trying to control the hands but El Toro breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres turns into El Toro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (8) vs (2) Torres#T11#
Torres wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (5) Torres
El Toro is not content to let Torres control the position.
El Toro tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position. #T12#
El Toro regains half guard.
Torres moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (8) Torres
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13#
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, El Toro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by El Toro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (12) vs (8) Torres
El Toro wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T14#
El Toro is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A lull in the action here as El Toro stalls from top position.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Tormenta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Tormenta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tormenta tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Tormenta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Torres jumps guard.
Torres controlling Tormenta's posture.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres wants to improve his position but instead Tormenta has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Tormenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tormenta slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres is controlling Tormenta's trapped leg to prevent Tormenta from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Tormenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Tormenta eventually gives up the hold.
Tormenta content to control rather than advance.
Tormenta'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tormenta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (3) vs (0) Torres
Torres told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tormenta content just to control the position here.
Tormenta looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Tormenta working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Tormenta's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Torres is looking to get to half guard.
Tormenta wants to control but instead Torres manages to regain half guard.
Torres is staying active underneath Tormenta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
Tormenta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tormenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Torres keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass. #SUB2#
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tormenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tormenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tormenta is looking to pass into half guard but Torres pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Torres is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (3) vs (2) Torres
Torres controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tormenta looking to control.
#T5#
Tormenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tormenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres stands and throws Tormenta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (3) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tormenta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Tormenta. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tormenta (7) vs (5) Torres#T6#
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Torres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Tormenta tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres prevents Tormenta from moving into mount. #T7#
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Tormenta tries to advance position but instead Torres slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Tormenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Torres wants to control but Tormenta is keeping busy.
Tormenta not doing much here.
#T8#
Tormenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres is pressing down on Tormenta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormenta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet. #SUB#
Tormenta drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Tormenta off! Tormenta jumps back into Torres's guard.
Tormenta 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. #T10#
Tormenta won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Tormenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Tormenta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Torres is trying to control the position but Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T12#
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Tormenta is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tormenta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Tormenta from controlling successfully.
Tormenta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tormenta is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tormenta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (10) vs (5) Torres#T13#
Tormenta trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (12) vs (5) Torres
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Torres to control.#T14#
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Tormenta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tormenta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape. #SUB#
Tormenta has control of Torres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Torres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Fray Tormenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Jack Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Torres pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Morgan preventing the sweep. #T1#
Morgan trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (3) vs (0) Torres
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Morgan dominates the positioning.
Morgan continues to stall.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is trying to escape the position but Morgan is controlling the position.
Torres is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T3#
Morgan taking a breather here.
Torres is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Morgan controlling the position from side mount.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Morgan trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Morgan controlling the position from side mount.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Morgan trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Morgan is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
Torres trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan controlling the action here. #T6#
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
More hug and hope from Morgan.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. #T7#
Torres tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan'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.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it. #T8#
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount.
Torres wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan not doing much here.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Morgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (6) vs (0) Torres
Morgan is looking to work his way around to Torres's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Morgan looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Torres is holding on tight.
#T10#
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morgan tries to take Torres's back but instead Torres uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan stalling.
Torres is not content to let Morgan control the position.#T11#
Morgan controlling the action here.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Morgan is controlling the pace.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan not doing much here.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.#T13#
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.
Morgan stands and throws Torres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (9) vs (0) Torres
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
The referee asks Morgan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Morgan prefers to stall for the moment though.#T14#
Torres is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Morgan controlling the pace.
Morgan trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Well, if Morgan 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Morgan made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alcala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torres!
Alcala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Alcala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alcala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alcala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
A jab from Alcala finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Alcala moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Alcala lands an overhand right.
Torres throws a jab when Alcala was well out of range.
Alcala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alcala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alcala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Alcala moved out of range.
Torres avoids the head kick by Alcala.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlcala.
Alcala swings widly with a right hand
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres slips a straight right by Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala ducks under a wild hook from Torres.#T2#
Alcala lands a jab.#ROC#Torres is rocked!
Alcala seems to be stalking Torres here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Torres drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rodney Alcala!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Alcala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Crewman V walks into a left hand.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crewman Vs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crewman V throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Crewman V bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torres moves out of range as Crewman V strikes.
Crewman V throws a right hand that misses
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crewman V connects with a body shot that sends Torres's belly button to the back.
Crewman V misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Crewman V misses the target.
Crewman V misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torres. #CUT#It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
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!
Crewman V cracks Torres with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Torres tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Crewman V pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Torres is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Expendable Crewman V!
Our winner, Expendable Crewman V, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BBFC 3: Torres Vs. Leagatius
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Torres slips under a jab.
Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Leagatius loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres throws a series of punches but Leagatius moves out of range.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Leagatius lands a big right hand that sends Torres crashing to the mat! Leagatius stays standing though and waves Torres back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Leagatius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leagatius has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Leagatius drops Torres with a big left hand! Torres is injured, injured bad! Leagatius jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius is the new super heavyweight champion!
Brutus Leagatius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Gariniho saw that one coming.
Gariniho looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Gariniho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torres.
Gariniho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gariniho slips under a jab.
Gariniho scores with a jab to the head.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho looks up at the clock. Bad move! Torres lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gariniho. Torres pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!
Ricco Torres retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Ricco Torres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFC 28: Torres Vs. Cole II
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
Torres avoids the head kick by Cole.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body. #KD#
Torres drops Cole with a beautiful combination! Cole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Torres is looking for the KO!#ROC#Cole is rocked!
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!
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Cole seems to have recovered his senses.
Cole is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Cole swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torres rather than just go for the knockout.#KD#
Torres drops Cole with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cole looks back up at him and smiles so Torres waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Torres is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cole jabs Torres to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Torres misses its target.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Cole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Torres avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Cole throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and Cole finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cole trying to control the position here.
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Cole has managed to sweep!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Cole looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole 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.
Cole slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Cole wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Cole is just content to waste time from the top position. Torres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVR#
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up. #T4#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Cole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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 Ricco Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cole thumps Torres with a low kick.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Ricco Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres lands a front kick.
Cole misses with a leg kick
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
and Torres counters with a thumping low kick.
Cole scores with a leg kick.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres throws the left hand but Cole avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Cole scoring well with a low kick there.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres jabs Cole right on the nose. Cole blinks but takes it well.
Ricco Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole throws a jab when Torres was well out of range.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cole connects with a single shot there.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres slips a jab from Cole.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Torres as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
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!
A clash of legs there as Torres blocks the low kick.#T2#
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torres avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cole takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A slow jab from Cole misses its intended target.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Cole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Ricco Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Torres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cole misses with a body shot
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Cole connects with a leg kick.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torres moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cole misses with the combination.
Torres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cole can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole lands with a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cole misses with a jab to the body
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Cole shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torres eats them both and turns towards Cole to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cole connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
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!
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torres checks it well.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Torres looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Torres misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole misses the body punch #KD#
and Torres counters with a crisp one two that drops Cole! Torres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cole to his feet! Cole is in big trouble!#T1#
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Torres thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cole scrambles back to his feet.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torres.
A low kick from Cole is predictable there
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole thumps Torres with a low kick.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole staying out of range there.
Cole misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Cole scores with a leg kick.
Torres tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Cole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Torres finds it's target.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Torres cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Cole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torres connects with a right hand. Cole shakes it off.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
A low kick from Cole misses
and Torres counters with a big right hand! Oh Cole is in trouble here! Torres follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!
Ricco Torres retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BFC FIGHT NIGHT 6
Date: Oct 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres scores with a jab to the body.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Torres scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Cole throws a low kick but Torres avoids it.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Cole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cole looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.#CL#
Cole has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
#T1#
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cole takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Torres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Cole throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Cole has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cole scores with a leg kick.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torres avoids the body shot from Cole.
#T2##CL#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torres as Cole tries to tie him up.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
#BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Torres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Cole misses.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Torres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricco Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Cole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Torres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole thuds his right hand into Torres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torres's head.
Cole lands with a kick to the temple. Torres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Torres down.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Torres misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Torres looks to land a combination but Cole avoids it well.
Cole misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cole.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
That kick from Cole tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Torres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Torres slips a jab from Cole.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cole tries to land a leg kick but Torres saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Torres swinging wildly here.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Cole misses
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres lands a jab to the nose.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Torres lands a body shot.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cole seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torres can turn it around.
Torres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
Cole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cole cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ricco Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Cole misses with a hook
and Torres counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cole works Torres's body with a nice hook.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Cole throws a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.#T2#
Cole slips under a jab.
A left lands for Torres.
Torres lands a jab to the nose.
Cole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Torres scores with a body shot.
Cole keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
A punch lands to the side of Cole 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Torres down.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Torres jabs at Cole's body.
Torres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole slips a jab from Torres.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole avoids the body shot from Torres.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Cole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
Cole throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torres.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torres under the eye.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Cole slips a straight right by Torres.
Cole connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.#T4#
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Cole.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cole moves away.
Torres scores with a hook.
A big left from Torres misses.
Cole tries a low kick but Torres avoids it.
Cole lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Torres tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Cole lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricco Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Cole looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Cole misses with a leg kick
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Cole throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Cole looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Cole.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Torres.#T1#
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Cole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Torres scores with a sloppy right hand. Cole should have avoided that one.
Cole misses with a takedown
letting Torres counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Cole is rocked!
Torres slips under a jab.
Torres throws a counter combo.
Torres moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Torres slips under a jab from Cole.
Torres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torres moves out of range of the leg kick from Cole.
Cole misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cole thinking.
Cole tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Cole looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Cole misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole avoids the body shot from Torres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole motions for Torres to come forward. Cole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torres.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Torres blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cole digs a good body shot into Torres's ribs.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cole with a body shot.
Cole throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres throws out a counter right but Cole avoids it with no problem.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Cole's head back.
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Torres lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Cole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cole seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cole stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres drops his hands momentarily and Cole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Torres throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole lands a nice looking body kick.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole misses with a hook.
Torres closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Torres slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricco Torres just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torres throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Torres lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Torres throws a right hand that Cole ducks under and follows up with a left that Cole also avoids with ease.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Cole's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Torres misses with a double jab.
#T1#
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Cole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole throws a leg kick
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torres is looking for the big counter here.
Cole blocks a jab.#CL#
Cole rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.#T2#
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Cole is looking to chop away at Torres's legs.
Cole tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cole somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole wants to clinch.#CL#
Cole rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Torres misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Torres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Torres swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole slips under a jab from Torres.
A big right from Torres misses. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole taking a breather.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
A short right from Torres.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Torres takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Cole misses with a hook
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cole under the eye.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
A jab from Torres finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Torres misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ricco Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Cole feints a jab promting Torres to slip. Cole then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Torres slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Torres.
Cole misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
#CL#
Cole moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cole lands a takedown into guard.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Cole wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cole is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cole has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cole might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres is looking to stand up but Cole won't let him.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torres pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Cole is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricco Torres.
I think Torres 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricco Torres!
Ricco Torres is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ricco Torres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 4
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Torres cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maneno throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a straight right.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres connects with a body shot that sends Maneno's belly button to the back.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Torres counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maneno. Maneno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maneno looks winded!
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres connects with a stiff jab that staggers Maneno - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricco Torres!
Our winner, Ricco Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 119
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fortier closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the ropes.
Fortier goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Fortier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Fortier is now in Torres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Torres
Fortier pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Fortier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is working hard here to advance position.
Torres has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Fortier has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Torres#SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortier, not yet.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Fortier is keeping the position.#T2#
Torres is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Torres trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Torres#T3#
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Fortier passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fortier to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fortier is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Torres still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Torres has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fortier (4) vs (6) Torres
Fortier is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fortier looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fortier (4) vs (8) Torres#T4#
Fortier is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Torres has hold of Fortier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fortier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fortier tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Torres controlling from mount.
Fortier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to control but Fortier wriggling away. #T5#
Fortier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
Fortier is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fortier is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
An out of breath Ricco Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 118
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Dani Holguin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holguin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the ropes. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Holguin instigates a clinch.
Holguin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Holguin can't get the takedown.
Holguin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holguin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Holguin.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but Holguin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Torres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holguin (0) vs (4) Torres
Holguin's coaches at ACME have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Torres works to advance to full mount. Holguin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (0) vs (6) Torres
Holguin is trying desperately to improve position.
Torres avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Holguin is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holguin is looking to escape. #T2#
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres tries to control but Holguin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holguin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holguin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (6) Torres
Torres is trying to keep Holguin in close.
#T3#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Holguin slips nicely into half guard.
Holguin wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Holguin wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Torres is looking for a sweep. Holguin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holguin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Holguin eventually gives up the hold.
Holguin trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #SUB#
Holguin seems to be looking for submissions.
Holguin wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres won't allow Holguin to pass to mount. #T5#
Torres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holguin wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Holguin stalling.
Holguin is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it. #SUB#
Holguin seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
Holguin is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Holguin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (5) vs (6) Torres
Torres tries to hold on but Holguin pushes him away.
Holguin trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres wants to hold on but Holguin pushes him away.
Holguin looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Holguin goes for an armbar but Torres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Torres. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (5) vs (8) Torres
Torres forces his way into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Torres has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Holguin defend it? Torres steps over the head and cranks it - Holguin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karelin Pripyat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pripyat tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pripyat tries to pull guard but Torres forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#TD#
Pripyat pulls guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Pripyat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Torres is now in half guard. #T1#
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Pripyat is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've been hearing good reports from Pripyat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (0) vs (3) Torres
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pripyat is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (2) vs (3) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pripyat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away. #T4##SUB#
Pripyat is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pripyat to get the leverage.
Pripyat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres is looking to control Pripyat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Pripyat passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (5) vs (3) Torres
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action.
Pripyat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Torres tries to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away. #SUB#
Pripyat wants to finish this one by submission but Torres is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pripyat.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Pripyat's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres tries to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Torres wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Pripyat wants to take his opponent's back but Torres doesn't allow it.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Pripyat isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is having none of it. #T8#
Pripyat is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres regains half guard.#T9#
Pripyat trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Pripyat seems content to control.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Pripyat has control of the leg.
Torres won't allow Pripyat to pass to mount.
Pripyat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pripyat (8) vs (3) Torres#T10#
Pripyat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
Torres tries to buck Pripyat off but Pripyat is having none of it.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pripyat off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pripyat (8) vs (7) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is in a bad position with Torres working for a choke. Pripyat manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pripyat (10) vs (7) Torres
Pripyat trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Torres wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Torres is controlling Pripyat's posture.
Pripyat won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Pripyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pripyat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully. #T12#
Pripyat 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.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving. #T13#
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Pripyat is proving a slippery customer.
Torres wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment.
Torres keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pripyat sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Pripyat trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pripyat takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Coe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Torres clinches.
Coe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Allan Coe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Coe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Torres#SUB#
Coe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Coe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe tries to advance to mount but Torres instead regains half guard. #T1##SUB#
Coe seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coe is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coe 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#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Coe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (4) vs (4) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Coe is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coe is looking for a sweep.
Torres tries to advance to mount but Coe denies him.
Torres wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy. #T4#
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coe tries to improve position but can't.
Torres trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe prevents Torres from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Coe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (6) vs (4) Torres#T5#
Coe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (9) vs (4) Torres
Coe looking to take Torres's back but Torres rolls and after a scramble, Torres ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Torres to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (9) vs (6) Torres
Torres passes Coe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Coe wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is keen to just control but Coe is a slippery customer.
Coe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Coe.
Coe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (11) vs (6) Torres#T6#
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Coe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Torres 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.
Coe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Coe postures up.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Coe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (11) vs (10) Torres
Torres trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe can't do much from the bottom here.
Coe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torres's best efforts.#T8#
Torres is thwarting Coe's attempts to control the position.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Coe is working away.
Torres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Coe is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coe is trying to keep Torres in close.
Coe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (13) vs (10) Torres
Coe trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (13) vs (12) Torres
Coe looking to control.
#SUB#
Coe looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #T10#
Coe is trying to keep Torres in close.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coe is trying to control the position but Torres postures up. #T11#
Coe wants to hit a sweep here but Torres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (13) vs (15) Torres
Coe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Coe stops Torres from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Coe tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Coe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Coe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Coe keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T12##SUB#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres postures up.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Coe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Torres has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Coe is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Coe trying to control from the bottom.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Coe defends it. #SUB2#
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Coe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coe wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T14##SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coe defends it well.
Coe is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Coe wants to get back to full guard but Torres has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (13) vs (18) Torres
Coe tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Torres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Coe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Coe shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 18 to 13.
Ricco Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Torres drives through and clinches with Boss against the ropes.
#TD2#
Torres jumps guard and drags Boss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Boss wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Boss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Boss advances to half guard.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Boss is very close to passing his half guard.
Boss tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Boss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Boss trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres gets full guard.#T3#
Torres working a defensive guard but Boss passes into half guard.
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Boss 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.
Boss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres trying to control but Boss postures up.
#T4#
Torres is not content to let Boss control the position.
Torres tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Torres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boss is just content to waste time from the top position. Torres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Torres is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Torres controlling Boss's posture.
Boss trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T6#
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture.
Torres controls Boss momentarily but Boss frees himself.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Boss preventing the sweep.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Boss is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boss tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Boss prevents Torres from improving his position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Boss trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boss is working away from the top position though.
Boss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (3) vs (0) Torres
Boss controlling his opponent. #T10#
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Torres is just holding on here. Boss manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (6) vs (0) Torres
Boss trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Torres really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Boss's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T12##SUB#
Torres is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boss gets his way!
Boss tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.#T13#
Boss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Torres wants to control his opponent's hands but Boss gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boss's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Boss controlling well, preventing Torres from escaping the position.
Torres trying to control the hands but Boss breaks the grip.
Boss is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Torres tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres reaches up to try and control the position but Boss seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Torres rolls and tries to escape and now Boss has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (9) vs (0) Torres
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A less than humble Hugo Boss misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Torres drags the fight down to the ground.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Torres working for submissions but it's allowed Lima to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima stalling away here and it's allowed Torres to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres is trying to keep Lima in close.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Torres#T2#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.
Lima moves into full guard.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #T4#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lima is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
Torres slows the pace down. #T5#
Torres working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Torres trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Lima stops Torres from passing to mount.
Lima tries to improve position but can't.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
Lima looks to move to half guard but instead Torres has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (7) Torres
Lima is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Lima is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Torres wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Torres looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it. #T7#
Lima is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Torres looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Torres can't control as he wanted to and Lima manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
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.
#T8##SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Torres trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Lima wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (10) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Lima prevents Torres from moving into mount.
Torres working away.
Lima is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Lima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10##SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torres advances to half guard.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lima sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Lima wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T12#
Lima is not content to let Torres control the position.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima trying to control but Torres postures up.
#T13#
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (13) Torres#T14#
Lima regains half guard.
Torres slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torres pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath Ricco Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ricco Torres!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hozdic forces Torres back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Hozdic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Torres
Torres is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard. #T1#
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it. #T2#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Torres tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Hozdic is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Torres tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic trying to control the pace.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it. #T5#
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#T7#
Torres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Hozdic wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Torres is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Hozdic is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Torres
Hozdic trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres wants to control but Hozdic postures up.#T10#
Hozdic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Torres tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom. #T11#
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (5) vs (4) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking to break Hozdic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hozdic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hozdic has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hozdic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Torres.
#T12##SUB2#
Torres is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hozdic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Hozdic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Torres gets his way!
Hozdic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Torres prevents Hozdic from improving his position.#T13#
Hozdic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Torres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hozdic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hozdic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hozdic! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (9) vs (4) Torres
Torres manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hozdic's best efforts.#T14#
Torres keeping hold of Hozdic's head, controlling as best he can.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 9 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 86 CORONA CARD
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1528 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2209 p4p, 240 weight class). Bok kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Give It Revolution. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
Bok has Torres pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torres is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Bok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres clinches.
Torres can't get the takedown.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bok is trying to trip Torres. He has hold of a leg but Torres is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bok persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Torres
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Torres
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Torres
Torres wants to hit a sweep here but Bok passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Torres there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Torres
Bok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok working for a submission but Torres is keeping him at bay.
Torres wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (10) vs (2) Torres
Torres tries to break free.
Bok wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Torres just trying to survive but Bok is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bok just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bok trying to control.
Bok is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bok struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres fending off the submission attempt from Bok.
Torres rolls, trying to escape but Bok keeps control of the position.
Bok has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bok is looking to control Torres but Torres is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Torres really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bok's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Torres defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok wants to control but Torres manages to buck him off and is now in Bok's guard! Nice work there by Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (4) Torres
Bok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Bok has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (12) vs (4) Torres
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to improve his position but instead Bok has moved into half guard.
Bok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torres wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bok is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (15) vs (4) Torres
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres wants to hold on but Bok pushes him away.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
Bok moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bok (18) vs (4) Torres
Bok looking for the choke but no joy.
Bok wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bok is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bok trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres trying to control the action but Bok just sinks the hooks in.
Torres looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bok.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Torres preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bok.
Torres trying to control the position but Bok manages to sink in the hooks.
Torres tries to escape but Bok has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bok controlling the position well here. Torres rolled but Bok kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bok working for the choke.
Torres trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bok seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control momentarily.
Bok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Torres breaks Bok's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (18) vs (6) Torres
Bok 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.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok controlling the position.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Bok looking for a sweep. Not yet Bok, not yet.
Bok keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Bok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres pushing down on Bok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Bok is defending well.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Bok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (18) vs (9) Torres
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Maxim Bok retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 72
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricco Torres (ranked 2106 p4p, 209 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 3959 p4p, 336 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Naga-Wing has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Naga-Wing is looking to take this one to the mat.
Torres jumps guard and drags Naga-Wing to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres wants to control but Naga-Wing passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is concentrating on defense, preventing Naga-Wing from advancing position.
Torres trying to hold on to Naga-Wing's head to control him but Naga-Wing postures up.
Torres wants to improve his position but Naga-Wing is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Naga-Wing is stalling here. Torres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Naga-Wing seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Torres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (4) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Naga-Wing can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres trying to control the position but Naga-Wing is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to move to mount but Naga-Wing reverses beautifully and ends up in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (4) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres has control of Naga-Wing's left arm, preventing Naga-Wing from doing any damage.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My spies in AREA 51 GROUND inform me that Naga-Wing has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Naga-Wing trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is controlling Naga-Wing's posture.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torres manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naga-Wing has Torres in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (6) vs (2) Naga-Wing
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Naga-Wing has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (6) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naga-Wing manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (8) vs (4) Naga-Wing
Torres wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Torres in close.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Naga-Wing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (8) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres gets back to full guard.
Naga-Wing tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (8) vs (9) Naga-Wing
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Naga-Wing happy to just control the position for now.
Torres tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Torres isn't going anywhere.
Naga-Wing is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Naga-Wing laying and praying for a moment but Torres takes advantage and regains half guard.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torres.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres pulls Naga-Wing in close to prevent any damage.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a kimura here.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping busy.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres seems keen to control Naga-Wing's posture.
Torres is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Torres is pulling down on Naga-Wing's head to control his posture.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naga-Wing wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres looking to control.
Naga-Wing passes Torres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing is keen to just control but Torres is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Naga-Wing has control of the leg.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres has his hands on Naga-Wing's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (10) vs (9) Naga-Wing
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4080 p4p, 352 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2050 p4p, 209 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bystrom.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Bystrom can't fight it off and eventually Torres manages to take the fight to the floor. Bystrom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Torres
Bystrom looking for subs off his back but Torres has passed one foot through into half guard.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres controlling the action here.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bystrom defends it well.
Bystrom actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it.
Torres trying to control from Bystrom's half guard. Bystrom has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres passes into half guard.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bystrom defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Bystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Bystrom is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to pass Bystrom's guard but actually Bystrom recovers to full guard.
Torres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Bystrom working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has an active guard here but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bystrom (0) vs (8) Torres
Bystrom is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Torres gets his way!
Torres just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Bystrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Torres looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres working for the choke.
Torres has the hooks in. Bystrom is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Torres passes his arm under Bystrom's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Bystrom taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricco Torres!
An out of breath Ricco Torres thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1735 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2003 p4p, 200 weight class). Sparxx comes to the ring accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the ropes. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparxx tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sparxx is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparxx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has gone for a leg lock! Torres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) Torres
Sparxx pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Torres
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx slips nicely into half guard.
Torres trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to stall here but Torres recovers full guard.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Torres
Sparxx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Torres
Sparxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control from Torres's half guard. Torres has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pulls Sparxx in close to prevent any damage.
Sparxx drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (6) Torres
Torres trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx working for submissions but it's allowed Torres to get to half guard.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sparxx defends it well.
Torres wants to advance to full mount but Sparxx doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx has control of Torres's left arm, preventing Torres from doing any damage.
Sparxx is trying to keep Torres in close.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparxx's guard.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres is working for a kimura but Sparxx is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx actively working from the bottom here.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Sparxx is defending well.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sparxx! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (9) Torres
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sparxx is surviving well by controlling Torres's body position as best he can.
Torres with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (6) vs (9) Torres
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparxx has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparxx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (9) vs (9) Torres
Sparxx avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Sparxx jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Torres is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Torres and Sparxx has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sparxx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (9) vs (11) Torres
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 11 to 9.
Ricco Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CACC 52
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fray Tormenta (ranked 654 p4p, 81 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2019 p4p, 200 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tormenta (0) vs (2) Torres
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormenta is retaining full guard.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (0) vs (5) Torres
Tormenta regains half guard.
Tormenta is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stalling away here and it's allowed Tormenta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormenta working a defensive guard here.
Torres passes into half guard.
Tormenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres is keen to just control but Tormenta is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is stalling here. Tormenta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Torres seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tormenta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tormenta (4) vs (5) Torres
Tormenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tormenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tormenta swings around for an armbar but Torres sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (4) vs (7) Torres
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormenta can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tormenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tormenta keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Tormenta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Torres throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tormenta's body to avoid the submission. Tormenta has instead reached around Torres's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tormenta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fray Tormenta!
A very excited looking Fray Tormenta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 46
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Morgan (ranked 4048 p4p, 353 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1962 p4p, 206 weight class). Ricco Torres told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Torres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Morgan is trying to keep an underhook but Torres manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Torres
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Torres is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
Torres works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (5) Torres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres controlling from the full mount.
Torres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling Torres's body position as best he can.
Torres wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morgan tries to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working to try and regain half guard.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morgan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morgan is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (5) Torres
Torres is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (2) vs (7) Torres
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Torres.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Morgan is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan wants to control the action here but instead Torres manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (2) vs (10) Torres
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Morgan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morgan prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Morgan wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Torres is looking to work his way around to Morgan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Torres tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Torres avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (2) vs (13) Torres
Torres has the hooks in. Morgan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Torres trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to escape the position.
Torres is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Morgan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Morgan for a finish.
Torres trying to control.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Torres.
Morgan tries to escape but Torres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Torres is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Torres doesn't have the hooks in and Morgan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (13) Torres
Morgan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Torres dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morgan (4) vs (15) Torres
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan trying to control but Torres postures up.
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Torres prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Morgan defending well.
Morgan is holding on to half guard well.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgan defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Morgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres trying to control the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Morgan wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Morgan 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.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres postures up.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan is controlling Torres's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 15 to 4.
Ricco Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jack Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'. |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricco Torres (ranked 1836 p4p, 195 weight class) and Pablo Dominguez (ranked 15828 p4p, 472 weight class). Dominguez has chosen Change by The Deftones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ricco Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dominguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dominguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Dominguez.
Dominguez is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ricco Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Dominguez.
Dominguez is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Dominguez
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now.
Torres preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Torres trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Dominguez
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Dominguez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres trying to control the position here.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Dominguez is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Torres 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.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (5) Dominguez
Dominguez staying calm.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres stops Dominguez from passing to mount.
Dominguez wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dominguez wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Torres won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Torres keeping hold of Dominguez's head, controlling as best he can.
Torres wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (8) Dominguez
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez is trying to control here but Torres has managed to regain half guard.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (11) Dominguez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Torres is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominguez is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dominguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (14) Dominguez
Dominguez controls the position from side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dominguez is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 14 to 2.
Pablo Dominguez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 28
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2358 p4p, 244 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1759 p4p, 194 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Torres has Lima up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Lima.
Torres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lima regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Torres
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rio Fight Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Lima is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Torres rolls with it to try and escape but Lima cranks on the arm and Torres is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
CACC 21
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bubba Brandon (ranked 21839 p4p, 480 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1729 p4p, 196 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bubba Brandon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Torres clinches up against the ropes.
Torres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brandon regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandon (0) vs (2) Torres
Brandon wants to control the position but Torres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Brandon won't allow it.
Brandon wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Brandon defends it.
Torres is thwarting Brandon's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
Brandon controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres uses his free foot to push down on Brandon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brandon. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandon (0) vs (5) Torres
Torres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Torres prevents Brandon from getting the reversal.
Torres has hold of Brandon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brandon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brandon tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brandon is now in Torres's guard. A big mistake from Torres there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandon (2) vs (5) Torres
Brandon wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Brandon is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brandon trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandon (2) vs (7) Torres
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon pulls Torres in close to his closed guard and prevents Torres from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looking to control.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Brandon wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brandon is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandon avoid being mounted?
Torres wants to control but Brandon is keeping him busy.
Brandon tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Brandon is working away.
Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Brandon defends the submission attempt.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandon keeps working.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brandon tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Torres is taking a breather. Brandon 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.
Torres prevents Brandon from improving his position.
Torres is keen to just control but Brandon is a slippery customer.
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is keen to just control but Brandon is a slippery customer.
Brandon is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Brandon is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandon (2) vs (10) Torres
Brandon can't escape the position.
Brandon has given up his back here. Will Torres look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Brandon (2) vs (13) Torres
You can see the frustration on Brandon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Brandon is in a bad position with Torres working for a choke. Brandon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandon (4) vs (13) Torres
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon looking to pass the guard.
Brandon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandon (4) vs (15) Torres
Torres trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Brandon pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Brandon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandon (6) vs (15) Torres
Torres keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Torres is trying to keep Brandon in close.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Torres has Brandon pulled in close to control his posture.
Brandon looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandon (6) vs (17) Torres
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Torres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Torres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brandon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brandon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brandon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brandon (10) vs (17) Torres
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon takes a little break here. Torres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brandon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 17 to 10.
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maxim Bok (ranked 1592 p4p, 180 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1629 p4p, 184 weight class). Bok comes to the ring accompanied by Give It Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Torres
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is looking to advance position but Torres has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (2) vs (4) Torres
Torres wants to control the pace but Bok is squirming around nicely.
Torres is working for a guillotine from mount but Bok frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bok can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
Bok tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Bok wants to hold on but Torres pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Torres looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bok regains half guard.
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bok sees it coming and defends easily.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Bok defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Torres is trying to control. Bok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Bok is working away.
Bok moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Bok is proving a slippery customer.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bok wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Bok pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Bok has control of the leg.
Bok is working for a submission of some sort.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Bok is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok is working for a kimura but Torres is defending it quite comfortably.
Bok wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Torres reverses the position - he's now on top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (6) Torres
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Bok 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (4) vs (9) Torres
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bok has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (9) Torres
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to keep Bok in close.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres working for a triangle but Bok defends it easily.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (6) vs (11) Torres
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Torres has passed into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Bok is defending the position.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres uses his free foot to push down on Bok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bok. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (6) vs (14) Torres
Torres tries to control but Bok wriggling away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling from the full mount.
Bok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bok regains half guard.
Torres wants to control but Bok is keeping him busy.
Bok actively working from the bottom here.
Bok is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Bok won't allow Torres to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bok trying to control the position.
Torres trying to control but Bok is working from the bottom.
Torres might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Bok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (14) Torres
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres gets full guard.
Bok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (8) vs (16) Torres
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bok wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (10) vs (16) Torres
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres wins on points by 16 to 10.
Ricco Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3548 p4p, 326 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 1595 p4p, 193 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bystrom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bystrom is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bystrom gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Bystrom is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but Bystrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torres is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bystrom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Torres to the mat. Torres regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Torres
Bystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Torres doesn't defend quickly enough and Bystrom has managed to lock this one up! Can Torres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bystrom on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Torkel Bystrom! |
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 8
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dawson wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Dawson looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Dawson down.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.#CL#
Dawson darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Torres avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Dawson is trying to maintain a safe position but Torres gets an underhook and turns Dawson into the cage.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Torres blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Torres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Torres is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dawson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Dawson's ribs.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Torres misses.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
#T4#
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Dawson tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawson throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Torres cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Torres lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Ricco Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres clobbers Dawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
#CL#
Torres tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres blocks the elbow strike.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torres up against the cage.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Torres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torres lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Torres.
Dawson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres digs a right hand into Dawson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawson's gas tank.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres jabs at Dawson's body.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD2#
Torres lands a left and a right that send Dawson crashing to the mat, dazed. Torres thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Dawson loses concentration momentarily and Torres pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dawson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Torres finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricco Torres!
Ricco Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 5
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet here but Lima is keeping cool and he's managed to take Torres's back.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Lima has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lima's guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Torres is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Lima throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Torres because Lima loaded up on that one.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres tries to lock up and control but Lima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Lima has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres is pulling down on Lima's head. It's preventing any offense from Lima, at least for the moment.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Torres manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
Lima has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Torres tries to work over Lima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Lima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lima misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Lima drives through with a takedown into Torres's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Torres pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torres wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malaki Lima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima slips under a jab from Torres.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Lima misses with a takedown
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!#T1##SUB#
Torres goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lima escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Lima is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES#
Torres has one foot on Lima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lima.
Lima throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Lima creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres pushes Lima off but Lima dives into side control.
#T3#
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima looking to finish with strikes here!
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres holds on for dear life, controlling Lima's posture momentarily.
Torres wants to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Torres avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lima.
Lima misses with some ground and pound and Torres recovers position to half guard.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Malaki Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Lima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Lima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Torres kicks Lima off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Ricco Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricco Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.#T2#
Lima avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Lima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lima.
Torres throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Lima shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres throws the kick towards the body but Lima avoids it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Lima won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres seems keen to control Lima's posture.#T3##SUB#
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres working a defensive guard but Lima passes into half guard.
#ES#
Torres kicks off Lima and gets to his feet.
Torres lands a jab.#T4##TD2#
Lima throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lima is in Torres's guard.
Malaki Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricco Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lima 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Lima!
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Event:
Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Torres lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Turkey misses
and Torres makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turkey .
Turkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torres takes a step back to recover.
Turkey misses with a left hand
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkey throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Turkey .
Turkey loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Turkey throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Turkey does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Torres throws a wild hook but Turkey just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Torres gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Turkey raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wild Turkey !
After winning the bout, Wild Turkey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Madness 1: Reawakening
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Bystrom jabs at Torres's body.
Bystrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torres in his tracks. #TD#
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Bystrom gets to his feet. Torres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Bystrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bystrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bystrom wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Bystrom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Torres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Torres blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Bystrom clinches.
Our sources have told us that Bystrom has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bystrom.
Bystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
#CL#
Bystrom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torres managing to block the knees to the body from Bystrom.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bystrom takes a shot to the head.
Bystrom blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Bystrom is looking to clinch.
Bystrom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bystrom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Bystrom connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bystrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torres has time to react.
Bystrom is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Bystrom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bystrom with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Bystrom darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.#BC#
Bystrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres throws the left hand but Bystrom avoids the punch easily.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres lands an overhand right.
Bystrom cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.#T3#
Bystrom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Torres dodges the punch combination from Bystrom.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Bystrom off balance momentarily.
Bystrom looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Bystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Bystrom avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage. #BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres slips under a jab.
Bystrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bystrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ricco Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bystrom throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
and Torres counters with a huge left! Bystrom is in big trouble! He's backing up but Torres isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bystrom from any more damage. A dominating finish by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!
A very excited looking Ricco Torres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Goldstein misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goldstein.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Torres.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Goldstein misses with a right hand
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Jab by Torres.
Torres avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goldsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein looks to clinch
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Goldstein closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.#T1#
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Torres controls his hands.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
Goldstein throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldstein wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Goldstein slips a straight right by Torres.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Goldstein pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Torres cracks Goldstein with a good jab.
Torres is looking to slow Goldstein down with leg kicks.
Torres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Goldstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Goldstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Goldstein.
Torres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#KD#
Goldstein drops Torres with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Torres looks back up at him and smiles so Goldstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Goldstein fakes the body blow, causing Torres to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Torres goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Goldstein!
A very excited looking Samson Goldstein rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Giant misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.#KD2#
Giant steps into range and cracks Torres with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Torres flops backwards and Giant dives into his guard looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Giant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Giant from controlling successfully.
Torres wants to sweep here but Giant controlling him for the moment.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Torres throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giant throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD2#
Giant steps into range and cracks Torres with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Torres flops backwards and Giant dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Torres is rocked!
Giant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giant pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Giant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres controlling the position well.
Giant thows a huge punch but Torres dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
Torres moves into full guard.
#T2#
Giant is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Giant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Giant not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giant slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Torres won't allow Giant to pass to mount.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Giant is controlling him
Giant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Giant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giant.
Giant is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Giant controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giant throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Giant misses the body punch
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giant cracks Torres with a hook to the temple - Torres is on wobbly legs here! Giant swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Torres falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Giant wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yhorm Giant!
Yhorm Giant spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
NSC 9: Maximus vs Torres
Date: Mar 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Maximus has Torres up against the ropes in a clinch.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Maximus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the ropes.
Maximus tries to throw a body punch but Torres avoids it by throwing Maximus back against the ropes.
Torres is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maximus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maximus swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Maximus takes the fight into the clinch.
Maximus throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Maximus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maximus tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
#T1##CL#
Maximus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximus lands with a left to the head.
Maximus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maximus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres blocks a body shot from Maximus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Maximus has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maximus.
Maximus blocks a body shot from Torres.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maximus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maximus tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres stalling in the clinch but Maximus improves position. #T2#
Maximus has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres is trying to push Maximus away but Maximus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
Torres tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the ropes.
Torres tries a body shot but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Maximus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Maximus misses with a looping right.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres cracks Maximus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maximus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Maximus misses with a body punch
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Maximus tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Maximus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Torres throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maximus counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Maximus throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range. #T1#
Maximus lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Maximus drives through and clinches with Torres against the ropes.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Maximus controls the action.
Maximus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Maximus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maximus misses with a punch on the inside.
Maximus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Maximus digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maximus is keeping busy.
Maximus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Torres! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Maximus is unloading with more strikes now! Torres drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Maximus!
DJ Maximus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
NSC 6: McLauhglin vs Yu
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Singh staying out of range there.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Torres misses.
Singh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Singh fakes the leg kick and cracks Torres in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torres throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range. #T1#
Torres misses the jab.
Singh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Torres misses.
We've been informed that Torres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Singh.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres misses with a body shot
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Torres misses
and Singh counters with an outside leg kick.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres cracks Singh with a good jab.#T2#
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Torres. That snapped Singh's head back.
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!
A big right from Torres misses.
Singh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Singh counters with a solid body kick.
Singh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Singh cracks Torres with a good jab.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
As Torres backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
Torres misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
As Torres backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricco Torres will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torres lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Singh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Singh's ribs.
Torres looks to throw a body kick
letting Singh counter with a right hand.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Torres throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singh throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Torres throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres misses with the combination.
Singh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Torres misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Torres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Torres feints and then cracks Singh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Singh down.
Torres throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
As Torres backs away, Singh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Singh slips a jab from Torres.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yuvraj Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, Singh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Singh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torres misses the body punch
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Singh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres with a jab.
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Singh looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres blocks the body kick.
Torres digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.#T2#
Torres is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Torres appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Singh.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh throws a leg kick but Torres checks it.
Torres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuvraj Singh.
Well Torres 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ricco Torres!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ricco Torres!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ricco Torres!
Ricco Torres wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Torres blocks the body kick.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leagatius.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Leagatius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Torres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres throws a jab when Leagatius was well out of range.
Leagatius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Leagatius throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Leagatius throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres feints the counter takedown.
Leagatius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Leagatius feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
Leagatius throws a body kick that misses.
Leagatius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leagatius throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Torres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Leagatius swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Torres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leagatius.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Leagatius drops Torres with a beautiful combination! Torres stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leagatius is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Torres is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres tries to get into range but Leagatius steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Torres! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leagatius scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
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Event:
ABW 190 Kansalainen - Nielsen
Date: Jan 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Uszatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uszatov somewhat.
Uszatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uszatov shoots and misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Uszatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Torres as he connects with a hook.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Uszatov's head back.
Uszatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Uszatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantin Uszatov has been cut.
Uszatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
Torres throws out a counter right but Uszatov avoids it with no problem.
Torres is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uszatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by Torres - just one landing.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Uszatov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres trying to control but Uszatov postures up.
Torres throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Torres tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Torres is trying to stand up here but Uszatov is controlling him well.
Uszatov misses with a head shot. Torres uses the momentum to regain guard.
Uszatov being controlled here momentarily.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uszatov is controlling him.
Uszatov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Torres is keen to just control but Uszatov is a slippery customer.
Uszatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Uszatov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torres lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uszatov is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uszatov defending well though.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uszatov keeps working.
Torres might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uszatov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Uszatov wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres is nestled in close to Uszatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torres keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uszatov is in trouble now - Torres has advanced to mount!
Torres looking to finish Uszatov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Uszatov!#CUT2#
Konstantin Uszatov's cut is getting worse.
Uszatov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uszatov looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Uszatov is rocked!#CUT2#
Konstantin Uszatov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Konstantin Uszatov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricco Torres!
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Event:
ABW 183 Kansalainen - Ramirez
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #CUT#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB#
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
#T4#
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.#SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.
#T1#
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. #KD#
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!#ROC#
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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Event:
ABW 177 Matonen - Reynolds
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Grace tries to counter with a clinch but Torres shakes him off and moves away.
Grace throws a leg kick #TD#
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grace's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Grace blocks nicely.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but Grace is working from the bottom.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.#T1#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Grace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torres fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grace avoids the body shot from Torres.
Grace wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres sizes up Grace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Earl Lee Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Grace throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Grace cracks Torres with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Torres looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grace finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grace on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grace throws out the jab.
Earl Lee Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grace misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres misses with a looping right.
Good work by Torres as he checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grace.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grace as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Torres swinging wildly here.
Good leg kick by Torres there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grace moves away.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grace tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
Grace throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Grace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Grace lands a hook that stumbles Torres back into the cage. Grace follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Torres to the canvas! Grace pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Torres has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Earl Lee Grace!
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Event:
ABW 168 Brahms - Matonen
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dibley counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres misses the shot to the body.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Dibley shows good takedown defense.
Torres throws a right hand that misses
and Dibley counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres misses with a double jab
and Dibley counters with a nice body kick.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Dibley avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Dibley.
Torres gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dibley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Dibley!
A relieved looking Duane Dibley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres lands a nice hook to Trabowski's body. Trabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trabowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trabowski moves away.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres slips a straight right by Trabowski.
Trabowski shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trabowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Torres with a nice cross.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Trabowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Trabowski drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##TD#
Torres tightens his grip and picks Trabowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Trabowski manages to land in guard.
Torres is fighting to break Trabowski's control of his arms but Trabowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres trying to control but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Trabowski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Trabowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trabowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Trabowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Torres lands an elbow.
Torres grinds an elbow into Trabowski's temple.
Trabowski is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trabowski keeps working.
Torres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Torres landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres landing a few strikes. #T4#
Trabowski struggling a bit here.
Torres trying to control the action but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Torres cracks Trabowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Torres decides to stand back up.
Trabowski darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Trabowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Jakub Trabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trabowski moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Trabowski gets a clinch.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabowski is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trabowski down to the mat. Trabowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Trabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trabowski tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Trabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Trabowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Torres gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Torres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Torres stalling.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Trabowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trabowski trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Torres works his way into full mount!
Torres pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trabowski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres content just to control the position here.
Trabowski tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Torres putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torres lands a nice shot to the head.
Torres lands a big shot there that rocks Trabowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Torres looking to control but Trabowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Torres cracks Trabowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Torres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Trabowski is rocked!#SUB#
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trabowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trabowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Torres cracks Trabowski with a big elbow.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trabowski keeps working. #T4#
Torres scores with a couple of short elbows.
Torres scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Trabowski is defending well. #SUB#
Torres is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Trabowski is trying to escape and Torres transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Trabowski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Torres! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricco Torres!
The defeated Jakub Trabowski had this to say: 'i want re-match'.
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Event:
ABW 152 Verygood - Brahms
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've been informed that Torres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from it.
it throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for it!
Torres looking to punish the body of his opponent here but it is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by it, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but it sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
it won't allow Torres to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Torres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. it is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Torres.#T1#
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres wants to control but it postures up.
it remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #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 is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but it is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Torres tries to hold on but it pushes him away.
it looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Torres tries to get to full guard but it has control of the leg.
Torres trying to get back to full guard but it takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Torres wants to control but it is having none of it.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
it looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
it controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suck it dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Torres blocks a jab.
it throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
it misses the jab.
Torres lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
it misses with a hook.
it blocks a jab.
As Torres backs away, it returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Torres misses.
Torres works it's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Torres looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torres trying to control but it is working from the bottom.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres throws an elbow that misses. it uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Torres's guard. Nice move by it!#REVR#
it trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
it knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres trying to control but it is working from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Torres stands and steps away. it gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
it gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torres.
Torres cracks it with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
Torres tries to work over it's front leg with a kick but it checks it.
it throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Torres has knocked it down with a huge combo! Torres steps away and waves a wobbly it back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Torres connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps it's head back.
#ROC2#
it is rocked!#CUT2#
Suck it's cut is getting worse.
Ricco Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
BAM! Torres delivers a spinning backfist that drops it like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ricco Torres!
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Event:
ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tymonowicz.
A punch lands to the side of Tymonowicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Tymonowicz loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Tymonowicz is out of range.
Tymonowicz misses with a right hand
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tymonowicz! But no joy.
Tymonowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymonowicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tymonowicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Tymonowicz misses with a looping left.
Torres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tymonowicz manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tymonowicz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Torres counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tymonowicz looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tymonowicz defending well though.
Tymonowicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tymonowicz wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tymonowicz is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Torres scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tymonowicz works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tymonowicz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Tymonowicz is trying to keep Torres in close.
Tymonowicz 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.
Torres throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Tymonowicz trying to control the position here.
Torres is working Tymonowicz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tymonowicz is striking but Torres is not phased and passes to half guard.#SU#
Torres stands up and beckons Tymonowicz to join him on the feet.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymonowicz.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tymonowicz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tymonowicz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Nice defenses there by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Tymonowicz saw that one coming.
Tymonowicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tymonowicz sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Tymonowicz misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tymonowicz throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Tymonowicz throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Ricco Torres will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tymonowicz is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tymonowicz tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tymonowicz is trying to maintain the position but Torres is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Torres with the ground and pound but Tymonowicz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ricco Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tymonowicz working a defensive guard here.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but Tymonowicz blocks nicely.
Torres wants to control from the top but Tymonowicz keeps moving.
Tymonowicz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to control but Tymonowicz is working from the bottom. #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.#ES2#
Tymonowicz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Henryk Tymonowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres scores with a sloppy right hand. Tymonowicz should have avoided that one.
Tymonowicz lands with a cross.
Torres throws a low kick but Tymonowicz moves out of range easily.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres defending well as Tymonowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Tymonowicz slips a jab from Torres.
A countering left hand to the body from Tymonowicz misses.
Torres blocks a head kick by Tymonowicz.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tymonowicz doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Torres - just one landing.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Tymonowicz.
Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Torres takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tymonowicz ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Tymonowicz does no damage.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Torres gets a double leg takedown into Tymonowicz's guard.#ES2#
Tymonowicz uses the cage to get back to 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!
Torres blocks a jab.
Torres swings for the body but Tymonowicz moves out of range.
#T4#
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tymonowicz tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tymonowicz to the ground. Tymonowicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tymonowicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tymonowicz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tymonowicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Torres.
Torres swings for the body but Tymonowicz moves out of range.
Henryk Tymonowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres digs a good body shot into Tymonowicz's ribs.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Tymonowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymonowicz is just out of range.
Tymonowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henryk Tymonowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Torres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tymonowicz jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Torres closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Torres cracks Tymonowicz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Torres decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tymonowicz to his feet.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Tymonowicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tymonowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Torres's shoulder, as Torres tries to avoid the shot.
Torres defending well as Tymonowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Torres feinted with a counter takedown.
Tymonowicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torres takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tymonowicz throws a lazy head kick
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Tymonowicz shows good takedown defense.
Tymonowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Torres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tymonowicz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
A big right from Torres misses.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Tymonowicz wants to land a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Tymonowicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tymonowicz throws a right hand that Torres ducks under and follows up with a left that Torres also avoids with ease.#TD#
Torres closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tymonowicz did well to prevent Torres getting side control.
Torres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tymonowicz trying to control but Torres postures up.
#T2#
Tymonowicz is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tymonowicz wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tymonowicz has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Torres wants to stand up but Tymonowicz is controlling the position.
#T3#
Tymonowicz wants to get back to full guard but Torres has mounted him!
Tymonowicz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Torres has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tymonowicz's body.
Torres lands strikes to the head.
Tymonowicz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Torres off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Torres connects with a big shot to the side of Tymonowicz's head.
#ROC#
Tymonowicz is rocked!#T4##SUB#
Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Torres drops a big shot to the side of Tymonowicz's head! Oh, Tymonowicz is out! He's out cold! Torres jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!
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Event:
ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres misses with a kick to the body.
Torres takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Grace.
Grace slips a jab from Torres.
Grace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Grace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torres scrambles back to his feet.
Torres connects with a looping right hand.
Torres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Grace throws a monster overhand right that drops Torres! Grace follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Lee Grace!
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Event:
ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Curze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Curze is now in Torres's guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Curze tries to pass.
Curze wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Curze advances to half guard. #SUB#
Curze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curze wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Curze is stalling here. Torres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Torres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A control attempt from Curze but he's now mounted!
Curze is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Torres lands a heavy elbow.
Torres cracks Curze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Curze is rocked!
Torres connects with a bit shot that sees Curze covering up! More strikes from Torres and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Torres is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!
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Event:
ABW 122 Distacio Jr - Jones
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torres connects with a nice looking jab.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trabowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trabowski manages to avoid it.#CL#
Trabowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torres prevents a body shot from Trabowski.
Torres blocks a body shot from Trabowski.
Trabowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Trabowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trabowski circles away.
Jakub Trabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski moves away from the strike by Torres.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trabowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torres finds it's way round the side to connect with Trabowski's head.
Trabowski is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Trabowski has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Trabowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Torres uses from the top position. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trabowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Trabowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Torres wants to sweep here but Trabowski controlling him for the moment.
Trabowski with a nice head shot there.
Torres wants to stand up but Trabowski is controlling him.
Trabowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trabowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trabowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trabowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trabowski's guard. #REVB##T2#
Trabowski 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres trying to control but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Torres throws a strike but Trabowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Trabowski gets to his feet - Torres follows without any prompting.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trabowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trabowski manages to avoid it.
Trabowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
Trabowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres. #T3#
Trabowski has his takedown stuffed
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Trabowski is just out of range.
Trabowski throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trabowski!
Trabowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trabowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trabowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Trabowski is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres trying to control the position but Trabowski is working away. #SUB2#
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!
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trabowski keeps working.
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 Jakub Trabowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres is looking to land body kicks.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trabowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Trabowski tries to counter with a takedown but Torres is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Trabowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trabowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Trabowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Torres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trabowski under the eye.
Trabowski goes for a small jab and connects. Now Trabowski goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Torres stumbles back but Trabowski runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Torres to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Torres will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jakub Trabowski!
Jakub Trabowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres shoots in but Gelfen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gelfen lands a jab.#TD#
Gelfen dives in and scores a takedown into Torres's guard.#ES2#
Torres uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Torres tries to move into range but Gelfen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gelfen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gelfen wants it to stay on the feet.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Gelfen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torres's hands.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Gelfen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gelfen!
Gelfen dodges the ground and pound from Torres.#T1#
Gelfen is trying to improve his position.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres cracks Gelfen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torres working away.
Torres wants to take a breather but Gelfen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Torres.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Gelfen has wrist control.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gelfen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Torres has Gelfen in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Gelfen gets to his feet. Torres looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Torres cracks Gelfen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gelfen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torres.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gelfen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gelfen.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Gelfen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Gelfen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Gelfen moves away and avoids it.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gelfen.
#CL#
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
I was talking to Gelfen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gelfen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Gelfen misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gelfen lands a shot to the body.
Torres misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gelfen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gelfen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen looks to land a combination but Torres avoids it well.
Gelfen defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Gelfen counter with a right hand.
Torres misses with an uppercut
and Gelfen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen looks for the body kick but Torres saw that one coming.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres flicks out a counter leg kick but Gelfen steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torres. That did some damage!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gelfen enables Torres to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gelfen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Torres wanted to stand there but Gelfen had control of the position. #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gelfen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Torres is trying to keep Gelfen in close.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres wants to control but Gelfen passes easily into half guard.
Ricco Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gelfen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Gelfen throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Gelfen from advancing to side control.
Torres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gelfen wants to stand up but Torres manages to regain full guard.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Gelfen stands up from Torres's guard - Gelfen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Gelfen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres misses the jab.
Gelfen throws a quick counter head kick but Torres was just out of range.#CL#
Gelfen has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Torres goes for a takedown attempt but Gelfen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Gelfen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricco Torres.
Gelfen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Torres! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou swings widly with a right hand
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Zinsou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Torres pushes Zinsou off and scrambles back to his feet.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinsou tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
#T1#
Torres catches Zinsou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zinsou is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Torres gets to mount! Zinsou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zinsou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a guillotine from mount but Zinsou frees his head quite easily.
Torres with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres wants to stand and escape but Zinsou is having none of it.
Torres preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Torres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Zinsou shoots in.
Torres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Torres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zinsou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Torres manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zinsou.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zinsou.
Zinsou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Torres.#TD2#
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zinsou's guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres is looking to stand up but Zinsou won't let him.
Zinsou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres prevents Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Zinsou is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Torres lands with an uppercut that bounces Zinsou off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Yayi Zinsou's cut is getting worse.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zinsou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torres tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torres to the ground. Torres escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. 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.#TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Zinsou tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T1#
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torres to regain full guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou postures up.
Torres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres controls Zinsou momentarily but Zinsou frees himself.
Torres pulls Zinsou in close to prevent any damage.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zinsou trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torres with a hook.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Torres let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Zinsou seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Torres shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Zinsou is backing up but Torres catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Zinsou covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Torres Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!
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Event:
ABW 95 Jones- Fujiwara
Date: Jan 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Torres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Torres's body.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Cobb misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres motions for Cobb to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Torres to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Torres looks to clinch but Cobb throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Torres taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
An out of breath Semmy Cobb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 84
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres misses the jab.
Gonza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonza just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Torres has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Torres moves out of range as Gonza strikes.
A low kick from Gonza is predictable there
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonza scores with a nice right hand.
Gonza lands a slapping body shot.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Gonza.
Torres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Gonza misses the jab.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Torres throws a series of punches but Gonza avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza connects with a body shot that sends Torres's belly button to the back.#T1#
Torres swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Torres!
Nice uppercut there from Gonza.
Gonza looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.#TD2#
Torres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Gonza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza lunges at Torres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torres's hand.
Captain Gonza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Gonza drops Torres with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Torres looks back up at him and smiles so Gonza waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Gonza weaves into range and cracks Torres right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Torres goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gonza is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 74
Date: Oct 24, 2017 |
#R1#
The Beast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torres's head backwards.
The Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Beast fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Torres moves into the clinch.#TD#
The Beast successfully pulls guard.
Torres wants to stand but The Beast is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
The Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between The Beast's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
The Beast looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked The Beast up and slammed him! The Beast can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Beast has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
The Beast is not content to let Torres control the position. #SU2#
Torres stands up and beckons The Beast to his feet.
Torres misses with a hook. The Beast ducked under it nicely.
Torres cracks a nice hook into The Beast's ribs.
The Beast lands with a cross.
Torres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torres throws a shot to the body.
The Beast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres with a hook.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Torres feints and as The Beast raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Beast's guard.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Beast keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#SUB#
The Beast 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.
The Beast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
The Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Beast has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up. #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Beast is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
The Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
The Beast working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#
It looks like Dan The Beast has been cut.#SU2#
Torres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Beast, up you get! #TD2#
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Beast is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres working The Beast over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan The Beast's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Torres throws a series of punches but The Beast moves out of range.
Torres throws a hook to the side of The Beast's head but The Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Beast connects with a body shot.
Dan The Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
The Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Beast connects with a looping right hand.
The Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Torres catches The Beast right on the button with a cross.
The Beast throws a big shot that misses.
The Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
The Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps The Beast's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torres throws a hook but The Beast avoids it easily.
It looked like The Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Torres gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from The Beast.
The Beast throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Beast moves away from the strike by Torres.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Beast, as that shot connected.
The Beast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Beast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Torres is rocked!#TD2#
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Beast is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres winds up and cracks The Beast with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The Beast trying to control but Torres postures up.
The Beast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
The Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Beast working a defensive guard here.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Torres gets to his feet. The Beast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
The Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Torres shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Torres wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
The Beast looking to control.
The Beast is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU2#
The Beast is working an open guard so Torres takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by The Beast.
The Beast attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
The Beast tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
The Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan The Beast is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Torres drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Torres stands up and waves to The Beast to follow him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. The Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Beast.
Torres wants to counter the offense by The Beast and move into the clinch position.
The Beast cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Beast scores with a decent looking hook.
The Beast scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricco Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan The Beast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Torres shoots in and bounces The Beast off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Torres distracts The Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
The Beast 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.#SUB2#
The Beast wants to control position but Torres is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for The Beast here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricco Torres!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelmendi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Kelmendi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelmendi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres looks to land a body kick but Kelmendi moved away.
Torres staying out of range there.
Klajdi Kelmendi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelmendi circles away.
Kelmendi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torres wants to clinch.
Kelmendi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Torres shoots in and bounces Kelmendi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Torres stalling.
Torres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kelmendi's head.
Torres perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Kelmendi defends it.
Torres passes to side control.
Torres in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Torres decides to stand back up.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Torres shoots in and drives through. Kelmendi sprawls well.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelmendi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres shoots and misses
and Kelmendi counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelmendi, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Torres has Kelmendi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelmendi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelmendi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Torres is trying to drag Kelmendi to the mat but Kelmendi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Torres tries to pull guard but Kelmendi holds him up against the cage and eventually Torres drops back down to his feet.
Kelmendi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Torres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torres prevents a body shot from Kelmendi.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Kelmendi gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Kelmendi lands a shot to the body.
Kelmendi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kelmendi tries a body shot but Torres blocks it.
#BC#
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres defending well as Kelmendi loads up on a big left hand.
Kelmendi cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelmendi is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Kelmendi circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelmendi misses with a body shot.
Torres lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kelmendi cracks Torres with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelmendi 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.
A close round but Klajdi Kelmendi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torres is defended easily by Kelmendi.
Kelmendi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelmendi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kelmendi misses its intended target.
Torres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelmendi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torres avoids the body shot from Kelmendi.
Klajdi Kelmendi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelmendi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelmendi misses the jab.
Kelmendi takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelmendi throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelmendi misses the target. #T1##KD2#
Kelmendi cracks Torres with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Torres looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kelmendi finish him?
#ROC2#
Torres is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Kelmendi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Torres - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kelmendi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klajdi Kelmendi!
Klajdi Kelmendi opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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