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Event:
FARTMMA 36
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Torreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dacre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Torreira lands with a slapping head kick. #TD# Dacre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torreira did well to prevent Dacre getting side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Dacre 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.
#SU# Dacre escapes and gets back to his feet. Torreira loads up on a big right hand but Dacre slips the punch. Torreira lands with a nice body punch. #TD# Dacre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are battling for position here. Torreira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SU# Dacre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Dacre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torreira.#TD# Dacre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Torreira on his heels. He'll look to pass Torreira's guard now, I'm sure. Dacre wants to stand but Torreira has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1# Dacre won't allow Torreira to sweep him here. #SU# Dacre stands up from guard. Let's bang! Dacre shoots and misses and Torreira counters with a stiff right hand. Dacre fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A swing and a miss from Torreira. Torreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucas Torreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Dacre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torreira defends it well. #SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torreira defends it well. #T2##SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torreira defends it well. Torreira manages to get to full guard.
#SU# Dacre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torreira, up you get! Torreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dacre appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dacre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Torreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD# Dacre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB# Dacre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torreira is trying to control Dacre's posture but Dacre avoids it. #T3##SU# Dacre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Torreira to his feet. Torreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torreira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dacre is landing a low percentage of strikes. Dacre blocks a jab. Torreira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dacre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Torreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Torreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dacre defending well as Torreira loads up on a big left hand. Torreira throws a hook to the side of Dacre's head but Dacre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Dacre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torreira is trying to defend but Dacre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU# Dacre gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Dacre misses with a takedown and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Dacre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Torreira misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Dacre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Torreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Dacre 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# Dacre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torreira has managed to free his arm - good work. Dacre prevents Torreira from improving his position. 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 Claude Dacre will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice takedown defense from Torreira. No joy for Dacre on that attempt. #TD# Dacre feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Dacre has gone for a leg lock! Torreira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dacre's guard.#REVB##ES# Dacre uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Torreira throws a hook but Dacre blocks it. Torreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dacre. Torreira loads up on a big right hand but Dacre slips the punch. A low kick from Torreira misses #TD# and Dacre counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Dacre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torreira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Torreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Dacre.
#SUB# Dacre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB# Dacre seems to be looking for submissions.
Dacre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torreira can do to turn this around?#SUB# Dacre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torreira trying to hold on to Dacre's head to control him but Dacre postures up.
Torreira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Dacre seems to be working for a kimura but Torreira defends the submission attempt.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB# Dacre 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# Dacre 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# Dacre is working for a kimura but Torreira is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SU# Dacre decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Torreira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dacre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torreira circles away.#TD# Dacre dives in and scores a takedown into Torreira's guard.#SUB2# Torreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dacre defends well.#SU# Dacre stands up and waves to Torreira to follow him. #TD# Dacre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4##SUB# Dacre is working to tighten his grip on Torreira's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Torreira has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dacre is really squeezing tight and eventually Torreira passes out! Dacre breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claude Dacre! A relieved looking Claude Dacre 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:
FARTMMA 29
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Jofre takes a swing at Torreira's ribcage but misses. Torreira appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jofre takes a swing at Torreira's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Jofre moves into range and clinches up with Torreira. Torreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jofre just stands there and leans against the cage. Torreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torreira tries to pull guard but Jofre forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Torreira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Torreira jumps guard but Jofre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A shot in the inside from Jofre. Torreira jumps guard but Jofre stands there with Torreira around his waist. Torreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jofre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jofre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torreira tries to pull guard but Jofre forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Torreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jofre walks away with a smile on his face. Torreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jofre dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jofre jabs Torreira right on the nose. Torreira blinks but takes it well.#CL2# Jofre darts in and clinches Torreira up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jofre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torreira backwards. #TD# Torreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Jofre is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Torreira 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. Jofre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jofre looking to pass the guard. Jofre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jofre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torreira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Torreira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jofre is now in half guard. Torreira is trying to get back to full guard. Jofre is figuring out what he wants to do next. Torreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB# Jofre looking to improve position, pressing down on Torreira's thigh with his hand. Torreira seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Jofre paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Jofre's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Torreira picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Torreira! Ramon Jofre spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 25
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1# A big right from Gero misses. Torreira slips under a jab. Gero 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. Gero scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Gero swings for the body but Torreira moves out of range.
Torreira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gero. Gero circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Torreira seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jab from Torreira. Torreira scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Torreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torreira avoids the body shot from Gero.
It looked like Torreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gero on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gero misses with a few strikes there.
Torreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torreira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Good standup being displayed there by Gero as he connects with a hook. A jab from Torreira does it's job there. Good shot there by Torreira. A looping hook to the body misses from Gero. Torreira does a little dance to reset his feet. Torreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gero misses with a looping right. Torreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Torreira blocks a jab. Gero throws a shot from downtown. Torreira moves away and avoids it. Gero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Torreira tenderised Gero's leg. Gero is trying to keep his angry face on. Torreira throws a good cross that connects.
Torreira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1# Torreira lands with a straight right. Gero didn't see that one coming. A slow jab from Gero misses its intended target. Gero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torreira. Gero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torreira with a nice cross. A jab lands there for Torreira. Gero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gero jabs at Torreira's body. A shot to the liver by Torreira. Beautiful body shot. Torreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gero throws out a loose jab but Torreira uses good head movement to avoid it. Torreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gero momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torreira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Torreira scores with the left hand. Gero knows he should have avoided that one. Gero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Torreira does it's job there. Gero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Torreira connects with a jab. Gero takes a swing at Torreira's ribcage but misses. Torreira scores with a jab to the jaw. Torreira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Torreira tests Gero's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Gero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Torreira throws a one two combo.
Torreira lands with an overhand left. Gero throws a body shot but no joy. Torreira checks the leg kick. Torreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Torreira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gero avoids it. Gero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torreira connects with a looping right hand.
Torreira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Torreira throws a nice outside leg kick. Torreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gero's head. Gero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torreira. A swing and a miss from Gero. An attempted straight right counter from Torreira misses the target. Torreira lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torreira. Gero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torreira.
Torreira scores with a decent looking hook. Gero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Torreira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gero throws a sloppy head kick and Torreira moves out of range easily. Torreira lands an overhand right. A head kick misses from Gero. Gero lands a jab to the nose.#T3# The fighters circle momentarily. Torreira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gero misses with a head kick.
Torreira lands a jab to the nose. Torreira dips to his left and cracks Gero with an uppercut! Good standup being displayed there by Torreira as he connects with a hook. Torreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Torreira throws a one two combo.
Torreira blocks a head kick by Gero.
A jab lands there for Torreira. Torreira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gero swings for the body but Torreira moves out of range.
Torreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gero tries to move into range but Torreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A bone on bone clash there as Torreira blocks the leg kick.
Torreira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gero misses the shot to the body. Gero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Torreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gero. Torreira cracks Gero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Torreira scores with a jab. Gero acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Torreira lands with a slapping head kick. #T4# Torreira misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gero.
Gero throws out a loose jab but Torreira uses good head movement to avoid it. Gero misses the jab. Torreira avoids the body shot from Gero.
The crowd cheers as Torreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gero doesn't seem phased though. A head kick misses from Gero. Gero walks into a jab. Gero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd cheers as Torreira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gero doesn't seem phased though. Gero cracks Torreira with a right hand to the side of the head. Gero misses with a hook. Torreira ducked under it nicely. A lazy left from Torreira finds it's target. A jab from Gero does it's job there. Gero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Good shot there by Gero. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A punch lands to the side of Gero 's head but he takes it in his stride. Donk. Torreira catches Gero right on the button with a cross. Torreira lunges at Gero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gero's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Torreira dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Gero throws a push kick but Torreira slaps the foot to one side. A little feinted left hand from Torreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A head kick misses from Gero. Torreira throws out a powerful jab. Nice uppercut lands for Torreira. That snapped Gero's head back.
Lucas Torreira is winning the standup battle so far. Gero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Torreira lands with a cross. Nice jab there from Torreira. Torreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gero. Gero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice uppercut there from Torreira. Torreira jabs Gero right on the nose. Gero blinks but takes it well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torreira lands with a straight right. Gero didn't see that one coming. Torreira misses with a series of wild punches.
Gero is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Gero throws a right hand that Torreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Torreira also avoids with ease. Torreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gero has time to react. Torreira connects with a looping right hand.
Torreira lands a nice shot that snaps Gero's head back.
Torreira misses with a double jab.
Gero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torreira.
Gero looks to throw the jab but Torreira is out of range. Gero pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Gero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torreira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Gero misses with a hook. Gero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torreira. Torreira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Torreira slips under a jab from Gero. Torreira scores with a jab. Torreira throws a nice inside leg kick. Gero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gero throws a body punch but Torreira moves out of range. Torreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gero misses with an uppercut. Some wild striking there from Gero.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Torreira. That's going to slow Gero down. Torreira lands a jab to the head.
Gero looks to score with a jab to the body but Torreira is just out of range. Gero misses with a head kick.
Torreira scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# Torreira throws a head kick that Gero semi-blocks.
Torreira cracks Gero with a good jab. Gero takes one on the button. Gero takes a body punch but keeps moving. A punch combination from Torreira misses. Torreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gero can do to turn this around? Torreira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Gero just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Torreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Torreira darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Torreira connects with a jab. Torreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torreira sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torreira to score with a decent uppercut. Gero misses with a body shot.
Torreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Torreira blocks a jab. Gero looks to land a right hand but Torreira moved out of range. Gero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gero misses the jab. Gero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torreira slips under a jab. Torreira throwing a counter right hand but Gero manages to avoid it. Torreira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3# Torreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gero has time to react. Torreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Torreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Torreira moves out of range as Gero strikes. Gero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Gero. Torreira slips a jab from Gero. Gero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Gero. Gero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Torreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gero. Gero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Torreira cracks Gero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gero there as he acknowledges the shot. Jab, jab by Torreira - just one landing. Torreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torreira digs a good body shot into Gero's ribs. Gero takes one to the chin there. Gero throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Gero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torreira is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Torreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Torreira cracks Gero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Torreira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gero misses with a looping left. Gero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gero there as he acknowledges the shot. Gero tries to move into range but Torreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torreira. Gero jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Torreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A cross from Torreira lands. Gero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gero there as he acknowledges the shot. Gero with a hook. Gero steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Torreira. That one must have hurt. Torreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gero at a distance.
Gero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Torreira throws a leg kick which misses Gero's front leg but catches the back leg as Gero tries to avoid it. Torreira catches Gero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Gero. Torreira staying out of range there. Gero pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torreira. Gero throws a poor cross that misses
and Torreira counters with a nice uppercut. A bone on bone clash there as Torreira blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Torreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Torreira dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Gero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torreira sees it coming and avoids it easily. Torreira dives in and grabs Gero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gero pushes down on Torreira's head and hops out. Gero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Torreira connects with a single shot there. A shot to the liver by Gero. Beautiful body shot. Torreira lands a lovely overhand right. Torreira moves out of range as Gero strikes. Torreira connects with a leg kick. Gero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gero walks into a jab. Torreira lands a jab to the nose. This has been an exciting period of action! Gero throws a body shot but no joy. A solid leg kick lands there for Torreira.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torreira, right into the meat.
Gero fails to land with a series of punches.
Gero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torreira connects with a nice looking jab.
Torreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torreira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1# Gero lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Gero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2# Torreira is rocked! Torreira misses with a takedown attempt - Gero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Gero only half commits to the counter leg kick. Oh Torreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Torreira cracks Gero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Torreira jabs Gero right on the nose. Gero blinks but takes it well. Gero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Torreira. Gero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torreira throws a nice inside leg kick. Torreira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gero if he has to take too many more of those.
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! Torreira slips a jab from Gero. Torreira avoids the body shot from Gero.
Torreira gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Android Gero! Android Gero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FARTMMA 21
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# Kneeland Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Torreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Torreira misses with a low kick. Torreira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Torreira throws a leg kick and Kneeland Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Torreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Torreira connects with a looping right hand.
Kneeland Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torreira. Kneeland Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Torreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kneeland Jr misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Torreira. Beautiful body shot. Torreira lands with an overhand left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torreira throws a low kick but Kneeland Jr avoids it. Kneeland Jr looks to land a combination but Torreira avoids it well. Kneeland Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torreira's head. Kneeland Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Torreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2# Torreira dives in and scores a takedown into Kneeland Jr's guard.#ES# Kneeland Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Torreira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Torreira has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Kneeland Jr checks a leg kick. Kneeland Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torreira fails with the takedown and Kneeland Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kneeland Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Torreira dives in for a single leg takedown but Kneeland Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Torreira jabs at Kneeland Jr's body. Kneeland Jr moves out of range as Torreira strikes. Kneeland Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Torreira dives in for a single leg takedown but Kneeland Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Karl Kneeland Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Torreira. Torreira lands with a shot to the body. Torreira connects with a solid leg kick. Torreira throws a good cross that connects.
Kneeland Jr misses the shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kneeland Jr throws a right and a left that Torreira avoids nicely. Kneeland Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Torreira. Torreira gets slowly back to his feet. Torreira throws a low kick but Kneeland Jr avoids it.#CL# Kneeland Jr closes the distance and pushes Torreira back into the cage.#T2# Kneeland Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torreira backwards. Torreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kneeland Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Torreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Torreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kneeland Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kneeland Jr throws a series of punches but Torreira moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torreira! But no joy. Kneeland Jr misses with a straight left. Torreira avoids the body shot from Kneeland Jr.
Lucas Torreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torreira misses with a body shot.
Torreira moves forwards but Kneeland Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kneeland Jr moves out of range as Torreira throws a body kick.
Torreira ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland Jr. Torreira wants to slow Kneeland Jr down by chopping away at his legs. The fighters circling - Kneeland Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kneeland Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kneeland Jr misses the shot to the body. Torreira connects with a crisp jab. #CL# Kneeland Jr closes the distance and pushes Torreira back into the cage. Torreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torreira blocks an uppercut.
Kneeland Jr misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Torreira is trying to pull guard but Kneeland Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kneeland Jr misses with some punches.
Kneeland Jr is leaning against Torreira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kneeland Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torreira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kneeland Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Torreira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Kneeland Jr looks to land a left hand but Torreira moved out of range nicely. A leg kick checked by Kneeland Jr. Kneeland Jr tries to clinch there but Torreira circles away.
Kneeland Jr misses the jab. Torreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneeland Jr misses the jab. Kneeland Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torreira moves away. Kneeland Jr avoids the head kick by Torreira.
Torreira tests Kneeland Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kneeland Jr misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Torreira finds it's target. Kneeland Jr looks to land a right hand but Torreira moved out of range. Kneeland Jr checks a low kick from Torreira.#T4# Kneeland Jr blocks a head kick by Torreira.
Kneeland Jr tries to bum rush Torreira with a series of wild strikes but Torreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A swing and a miss from Kneeland Jr. A little jabbing left from Torreira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Kneeland Jr gets a clinch. #TD2# Torreira pulls guard. Kneeland Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Torreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kneeland Jr is fighting to break Torreira's control of his arms but Torreira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Torreira working a defensive guard here.
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 Karl Kneeland Jr will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Torreira tries a head kick but it misses.
As Torreira looks to move away, Kneeland Jr throws a big counter combo but Torreira just gets out of the way. Torreira misses with a low kick.
Torreira connects with a right hand. Kneeland Jr shakes it off. Torreira connects with a single shot there. Torreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kneeland Jr circles away. Kneeland Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Torreira scores with a hook to the body. Kneeland Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Torreira misses with a low kick. Karl Kneeland Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Torreira throws a leg kick but Kneeland Jr moved away. It looked like Kneeland Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Torreira misses with a kick to the body.
Torreira defending well as Kneeland Jr loads up on a big left hand. Torreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneeland Jr is just out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Kneeland Jr misses its target. A head kick misses from Torreira. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kneeland Jr checks a leg kick nicely. Kneeland Jr throwing a counter right hand but Torreira manages to avoid it. Torreira walks into a straight right hand from Kneeland Jr. Kneeland Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torreira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kneeland Jr is looking to land body kicks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kneeland Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torreira. Torreira with a hook.#T1# Kneeland Jr throws a hook but Torreira blocks it. Kneeland Jr misses with a leg kick. Torreira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL# Kneeland Jr pushes Torreira up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Torreira. Kneeland Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses. Torreira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kneeland Jr to keep the fight standing. Torreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karl Kneeland Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Torreira. Kneeland Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torreira blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kneeland Jr scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Kneeland Jr. Torreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kneeland Jr just stands there and leans against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kneeland Jr. Torreira tries to pull guard but Kneeland Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Torreira drops back down to his feet.
Torreira tries to pull guard but Kneeland Jr won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kneeland Jr throws an elbow but misses. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Torreira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kneeland Jr smiles and moves away.
Kneeland Jr swings for the body but Torreira moves out of range.
Torreira moves out of range as Kneeland Jr strikes. Kneeland Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Torreira lands the left hand. A leg kick checked by Kneeland Jr. Karl Kneeland Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Torreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kneeland Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kneeland Jr stuffs the takedown. Lucas Torreira seems to be getting the better of the standup. Torreira moves into range and connects with a jab. Kneeland Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torreira throws a body kick that misses and Kneeland Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kneeland Jr slips a straight right by Torreira. Kneeland Jr misses with a wild body shot. Torreira misses with a head kick.
Kneeland Jr throwing a counter right hand but Torreira manages to avoid it. Kneeland Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torreira.#CL# Kneeland Jr clinches up against the cage. Torreira jumps guard but Kneeland Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Torreira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kneeland Jr smiles and moves away.
Kneeland Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Torreira misses with an uppercut. #CL# Kneeland Jr drives through and clinches with Torreira against the cage.
Kneeland Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# Torreira pulls guard effortlessly. Torreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torreira is on top in guard.
#REVB# Kneeland Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4# Kneeland Jr wants to sweep here but Torreira controlling him for the moment. Torreira stops Kneeland Jr from standing up. Torreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kneeland Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Torreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Lucas Torreira has got the better of the ground game so far. Torreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kneeland Jr is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Kneeland Jr will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kneeland Jr moves forwards but Torreira connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kneeland Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kneeland Jr misses with a wild combination.
Kneeland Jr blocks a leg kick. Torreira throws a good cross that connects.
Torreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland Jr.#CL# Kneeland Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torreira, pushing him back against the cage. A hook to the body from Kneeland Jr.
Kneeland Jr misses with some punches.
Kneeland Jr is leaning against Torreira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kneeland Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torreira backwards. Torreira is trying to pull guard but Kneeland Jr has him pressed against the cage. Kneeland Jr tries a body shot but Torreira blocks it.
Torreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torreira blocks an elbow strike. Torreira fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Kneeland Jr - that landed with a thud.
#T1# Torreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kneeland Jr just stands there and leans against the cage. Karl Kneeland Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Torreira. A head punch blocked on the inside by Torreira. Kneeland Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torreira is trying to pull guard but Kneeland Jr has him pressed against the cage. Torreira blocks a body shot from Kneeland Jr. Kneeland Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Torreira is trying to pull guard but Kneeland Jr has him pressed against the cage. Torreira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kneeland Jr smiles and moves away.
Torreira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland Jr's hands. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torreira 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 Kneeland Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneeland Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Torreira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kneeland Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Torreira lands with an overhand left. Torreira lands a head shot. Torreira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kneeland Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T2# Kneeland Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kneeland Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torreira. Kneeland Jr takes a swing at Torreira's ribcage but misses. Torreira misses with a takedown attempt - Kneeland Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Torreira misses with a low kick as Kneeland Jr jumps back. Kneeland Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. A clash of legs there as Torreira blocks the low kick. Torreira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL# Kneeland Jr closes the distance and pushes Torreira back into the cage. Kneeland Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torreira backwards. Kneeland Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Torreira controls the action.
Kneeland Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torreira's elbow. Kneeland Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Torreira.
Torreira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kneeland Jr to keep the fight standing. Torreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeland Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Kneeland Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Torreira jumps guard but Kneeland Jr stands there with Torreira around his waist. Torreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kneeland Jr. #T3# Torreira is trying to pull guard but Kneeland Jr has him pressed against the cage. Torreira jumps guard but Kneeland Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Torreira tries to pull guard but Kneeland Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Torreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Torreira jumps guard but Kneeland Jr stands there with Torreira around his waist. Torreira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeland Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torreira tries to pull guard but Kneeland Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Torreira drops back down to his feet.
Karl Kneeland Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kneeland Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Torreira controls his hands.
Torreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kneeland Jr just stands there and leans against the cage. Kneeland Jr lands a left hand.
Kneeland Jr lands with a right to the head. #TD2# Torreira pulls Kneeland Jr into guard.
Torreira keeping moving, preventing Kneeland Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Torreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kneeland Jr defends it easily.#T4# Kneeland Jr trying to control but Torreira is working from the bottom. Kneeland Jr is really struggling to control Torreira but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kneeland Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torreira is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight! Karl Kneeland Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kneeland Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karl Kneeland Jr! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Karl Kneeland Jr made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FARTMMA 16: THE RISE OF VENOM
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Torreira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Torreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Torreira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hughes just manages to avoid it. Torreira scores with a leg kick.
Torreira throws out a powerful jab. Torreira goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nice cross by Torreira. Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Torreira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torreira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Torreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Torreira scores with the left hand. Hughes knows he should have avoided that one. A decent looking cross lands there for Torreira. Torreira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hughes takes one to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torreira. Torreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. It looks like Torreira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Torreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head. Hughes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torreira. Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Torreira keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick from Torreira lands but Hughes takes it in his stride. Hughes's coach down at Fisticuffs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hughes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1# Torreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Torreira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Torreira sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Nice uppercut lands for Torreira. That snapped Hughes's head back.
Torreira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hughes. Hughes tries to clinch there but Torreira circles away.
Torreira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Torreira scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Torreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Torreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.#TD2# Hughes gets a double leg takedown into Torreira's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Torreira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hughes escapes and throws Torreira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Hughes wants to stand but Torreira has his arm trapped. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hughes working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Torreira is trying to get back to half guard. Torreira struggling a bit here. Hughes wants to stand but Torreira has his arm trapped. Hughes tries to stand but Torreira controls the position and pulls Hughes into his guard. #SU2# Torreira is working an open guard so Hughes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3# Torreira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head. Torreira misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes with the counter takedown but Torreira avoids it easily. Torreira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Lucas Torreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Torreira connects with a body shot. Hughes throws a body shot but no joy. Hughes moves to clinch but Torreira breaks away and Torreira counters with a straight right hand. Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hughes tries to move into range but Torreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2# Hughes shoots in and bounces Torreira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Torreira 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. Hughes wanted to stand there but Torreira had control of the position. #T4# Torreira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hughes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Hughes wants to stand up but Torreira has a hold of him and won't allow it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Torreira dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Torreira connects with a jab. Torreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hughes has time to react. Torreira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye. Torreira jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Torreira scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughes should have avoided that one. Torreira scores with a kick to the body.
Sirus Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jab from Torreira. Torreira throws a good cross that connects.
Torreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Torreira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Torreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torreira defends it nicely. Hughes tries to clinch but Torreira is having none of it. Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Torreira scores with a jab to the jaw. Torreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1# Torreira lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming. Torreira throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease. Torreira throws out a powerful jab. Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Lucas Torreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hughes. Torreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torreira swivels and escapes. A chopping leg kick lands by Torreira. Torreira lands a nice shot that snaps Hughes's head back.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torreira defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Torreira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hughes blocks a head kick by Torreira.
Torreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around? Hughes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Torreira had a free shot at his head there. Hughes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Torreira getting the better of the striking in that exchange. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# Hughes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB# Torreira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Torreira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.#T2# Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torreira is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Torreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily. Torreira trying to control the position.
#T3# Torreira is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hughes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Torreira controls his leg. Torreira gets full guard. Hughes wants to get up but he can't break Torreira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2# Hughes gets to his feet - Torreira follows without any prompting. Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Torreira scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Torreira with a hook. Good standup being displayed there by Torreira as he connects with a hook. Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Torreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hughes tries to clinch up. Torreira lands the left hand. Lucas Torreira is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Hughes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hughes is in Torreira's guard. Torreira wants to sweep but no luck. Torreira is working hard here to advance position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Torreira dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Hughes takes one to the chin there. Hughes is looking to clinch but Torreira is avoiding it.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torreira. Hughes dodges the punch combination from Torreira.
Hughes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torreira defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Torreira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hughes is looking to clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torreira, as that shot connected.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torreira paws at him with a jab and circles away. Torreira connects with an inside leg kick. Torreira connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Torreira shows good takedown defense. Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Torreira counter with a right hand. Lucas Torreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hughes. Torreira throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torreira, as that shot connected.
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown but Torreira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hughes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1# Donk. Torreira catches Hughes right on the button with a cross. Torreira throws a head kick that misses. Torreira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Torreira scores with a head kick.
Torreira stuffs the takedown. Torreira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hughes's head backwards. Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Torreira. Torreira works the jab nicely. A low kick from Hughes is predictable there and Torreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Torreira scores with a jab to the jaw. Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torreira moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut there from Torreira. Torreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head. Torreira sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2# Hughes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hughes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Torreira tries to buck Hughes off but Hughes is having none of it.#T2# Torreira is trying to work for a sweep but Hughes has mounted him! Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Torreira is holding on tight.
Torreira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sirus Hughes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3# Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Torreira is holding on tight.
Torreira regains half guard. Hughes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Torreira controls his leg. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Torreira is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hughes wants to stand but Torreira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Hughes has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Torreira works to full guard. #SUB# Torreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Torreira is looking to sweep but instead, Hughes has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Lucas Torreira showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torreira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Torreira!
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Event:
FARTMMA 11
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1# Jain jabs Torreira to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jain is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice shot lands for Torreira. Torreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jain manages to avoid it. Jain feints the counter takedown. A big left from Torreira misses. Jain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jain 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. Jain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jain with the counter takedown but Torreira avoids it easily.#TD2# Jain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Torreira's guard. Jain tries to free his leg and advance position but Torreira is retaining full guard. #T1# Torreira wants to sweep but no luck. Torreira keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass. Jain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Torreira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Jain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2# Jain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torreira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jain, into his guard. #REVR##T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jain controls Torreira momentarily but Torreira frees himself. Jain is adopting a defensive guard. Torreira stopping the sweep attempt from Jain. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jain keeping moving, preventing Torreira from controlling successfully. Torreira wants to pass the guard but Jain is keeping the position.#T3# Jain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jain controlling the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jain throws a big shot that misses. Jain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torreira manages to avoid it. Torreira avoids the body shot from Jain.
Jain misses the body punch letting Torreira counter with a right hand. Torreira throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Jain counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jain 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB# Torreira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jain is defending well. Torreira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jain has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Torreira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucas Torreira!
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Event:
FARTMMA 6
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Torreira scores with a hook. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torreira. Torreira thumps Dacre with a low kick. Dacre shoots in for a takedown but Torreira shows good takedown defense. Torreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice body kick from Torreira. Torreira scores with a jab to the jaw. Torreira throws a head kick that Dacre semi-blocks.
Lucas Torreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Torreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dacre with a lazy takedown attempt and Torreira counters with a straight right hand. Torreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Torreira. 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! Torreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Torreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD# Dacre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torreira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dacre trying to control the action but Torreira is working from the bottom. #T1# Torreira holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Dacre works to advance to full mount. Torreira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB# Dacre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Torreira 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# Torreira actively working from the bottom here. Dacre is trying to control. Torreira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Dacre is trying to work for a kimura but Torreira is defending well.
#SUB# Dacre seems to be working for a kimura but Torreira defends the submission attempt.#T2# Dacre wants to control but Torreira is keeping him busy. #SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura here.
Dacre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB# Dacre seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Torreira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Torreira looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Torreira is trying to get back to full guard. Dacre is looking to advance position but Torreira won't allow it. Torreira is looking for a sweep. Dacre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dacre blocks the strikes from Torreira.
#SUB# Dacre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torreira sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura but Torreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dacre to get the leverage. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Torreira is trying to control but Dacre passes into side control!
#SUB# Dacre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Dacre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dacre gets to mount! Torreira was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Torreira is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB# Dacre looking for a guillotine from mount but Torreira is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas Torreira will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dacre is defended easily by Torreira. Dacre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torreira lands with a slapping head kick. Torreira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dacre fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Torreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Torreira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dacre's head.#T1# Torreira lands with a hook. Dacre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD# Dacre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torreira did well to prevent Dacre getting side control.#SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Dacre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torreira sees it coming and defends easily. Torreira regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Torreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torreira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2# Torreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dacre defends it easily. Dacre passes Torreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Torreira is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Dacre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dacre. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Torreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB# Torreira is defending against the submission attempts here by Dacre.
#SUB# Dacre wants to work for an arm triangle but Torreira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Dacre is trying to work for a kimura but Torreira is defending well.
Torreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura but Torreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dacre to get the leverage. Torreira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Torreira is looking to control Dacre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torreira avoid being mounted?#SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torreira defends it well. #SUB2# Torreira looking for submissions off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dacre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Claude Dacre will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Torreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dacre. That did some damage! Dacre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dacre avoids the head kick by Torreira.
Torreira looks for the body kick but Dacre saw that one coming. Torreira throws a nice head kick!
Torreira throws a head kick that half lands.
Torreira connects with a leg kick. Dacre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dacre blocks a head kick by Torreira.
Dacre appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dacre walks into a straight right hand from Torreira. Dacre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torreira cracks a nice hook into Dacre's ribs. Dacre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torreira tries to avoid it but Dacre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torreira to the ground. Torreira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1# Dacre takes a kick to the side of the head. Torreira connects with a leg kick. Dacre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dacre shoots in but no luck this time. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torreira, as that shot connected.
#TD# Dacre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# Dacre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dacre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Torreira wants to sweep but no luck. Claude Dacre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Torreira working for submissions but it's allowed Dacre to get to half guard.
#SUB2# Torreira looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Torreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB# Dacre is looking for a kimura but Torreira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dacre to get the leverage. #T2##SUB# Dacre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torreira has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Dacre in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Torreira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dacre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claude Dacre! Our winner, Claude Dacre, 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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