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Event:
Ferocious Fights V
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Timurovich is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Timurovich slips the punch.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emin Timurovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timurovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timurovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timurovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timurovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Timurovich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Timurovich tries to clinch up
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Timurovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Timurovich has his takedown stuffed
and Timurovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emin Timurovich.
Timurovich shoots in and drives through. Torres sprawls well.
Timurovich misses with a kick to the body
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Timurovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timurovich fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timurovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres throws a shot to the body.
Timurovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timurovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timurovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timurovich shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Torres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Timurovich's head.
Timurovich cracks Torres with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Torres.
Torres blocks a head kick by Timurovich.
Timurovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Torres.
Timurovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timurovich tries to clinch but Torres moves away
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timurovich.
Timurovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Timurovich.
Timurovich tries to clinch up
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timurovich shoots in but no luck this time.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emin Timurovich.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timurovich. Timurovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Torres misses.
Timurovich tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Emin Timurovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Torres scores with a jab.
Torres scores with a hook to the body. Timurovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torres connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Timurovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Timurovich is breathing heavily.
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 on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Timurovich is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Timurovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torres dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Timurovich wants to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Timurovich shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Torres misses its target.
Timurovich fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timurovich fails with a takedown attempt.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emin Timurovich.
Torres 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.
Timurovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Timurovich fails with the takedown
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Timurovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timurovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Timurovich with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand.
Timurovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Timurovich gets a double leg takedown into Torres's guard.
Timurovich trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Timurovich wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T2#
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Timurovich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Timurovich looking to pass the guard.
John Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timurovich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Torres!
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Event:
WPFA 8: Copeland vs Simpson 2
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pen moves into the clinch.
Torres blocks an elbow strike from Pen.
Pen wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Torres.
Torres stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Pen breaks from the clinch.
Pen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres punishes Pen's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Pen does no damage.
Torres seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Pen instigates a clinch.
Torres stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torres can't find room to land a body shot as Pen controls the action.
#T1#
Torres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pen backwards.
A short left from Torres.
Torres is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pen. #CUT2#
It looks like John Torres has been cut.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Pen breaks the clinch.
Torres throws a series of punches but Pen moves out of range.
Pen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Pen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Pen misses with a series of wild punches.
Torres lands a nice hook to Pen's body. Pen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Pen misses.
As Pen looks to move away, Torres throws a big counter combo but Pen just gets out of the way.
Jackson Pen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen lands a leg kick that knocks Torres off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Pen.
Pen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Pen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torres under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Pen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Torres's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pen tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pen.
Pen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson Pen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pen tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Pen's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Torres falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Pen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bravo lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Torres prevents a body shot from Bravo.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Good body shot from Bravo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bravo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torres looking to slow down the pace here.
Bravo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Bravo thuds his right hand into Torres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
Torres is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Bravo drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bravo fails to land.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo lands with a light punch inside.
Bravo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Bravo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Bravo lands a shot to the body.
Bravo lands a nice uppercut.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo prevents a body shot from Torres.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
A left hand lands to the body for Bravo.
Bravo 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 Bravo.
Bravo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgar Bravo.
Bravo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Bravo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bravo digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bravo.
Bravo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Torres is rocked!
Bravo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Bravo successfully pulls guard.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for a triangle here. Torres is fighting it but it looks tight! Bravo 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 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgar Bravo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Hernandez shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Torres moves away
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torres lands with a cross.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it. #T1#
Torres misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Hernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Torres has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
Hernandez looking to slow down the pace here.
Torres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Torres.
Torres prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Torres displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hernandez up against the cage.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position. #T3#
Hernandez trying to stall but Torres improves his position.
Hernandez takes a shot to the head.
Torres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernandez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
A head kick by Hernandez misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Torres.
A left and a right from Torres both land. Nice combination.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernandez tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Lando Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Hernandez's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Torres bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards.
Torres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hernandezs head.
A frustrated look appears on Torres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Hernandez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Torres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hernandez is trying to push Torres away but Torres has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
A body shot lands from Torres.
Torres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling the position. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torres as Hernandez tries to tie him up.
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Torres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Torres is defending well.
Torres stalls.
Torres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hernandez tries to stall but Torres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Hernandez
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Torres counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Torres misses.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Donk. Torres catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross.
Torres works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Torres cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Torres takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Hernandez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres scores with a nice right hand.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres looks to land a combination. Hernandez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Torres throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Torres cracks Hernandez with an open hand slap.
Hernandez darts in trying to clinch
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Torres.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lando Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez slips a straight right by Torres.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
John Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Torres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Torres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Torres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Hernandez shoots in.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torres counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hernandez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez closes the distance but Torres moves to the side
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hernandez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Torres thuds his right hand into Hernandez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Torres swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Torres sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
Hernandez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torres.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres lands with a good body shot.
Torres takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
Torres lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Torres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hernandez shoots and misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez.
Lando Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Torres!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 11
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Paradise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marcus Paradise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with a hook. Paradise ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paradise 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.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paradise slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paradise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paradise lands a head kick!
Torres misses with a looping right.
Paradise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paradise misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Paradise misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paradise throws a lazy head kick
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Paradise jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Paradise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paradise is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Paradise misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paradise misses with an uppercut.
Torres clobbers Paradise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres tries to bum rush Paradise with a series of wild strikes but Paradise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paradise looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Paradise counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paradise.
Paradise jumps guard but Torres stands there with Paradise around his waist. Paradise gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paradise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paradise - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paradise throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paradise throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paradise connects with a leg kick. Torres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Paradise throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres connects with a looping right hand.
Torres scores with a one two! Paradise had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paradise moves away from the strike by Torres.
Paradise was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torres misses with a looping left.#T3#
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paradise was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Paradise.
Paradise throws a series of strikes that have Torres backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paradise. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
Paradise scores with a three punch combo!
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Paradise misses with a leg kick.
Paradise tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paradise misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paradise thinking. #T4#
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Paradise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paradise misses with a looping left.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paradise motions for Torres to come forward. Paradise throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Paradise finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Paradise lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Torres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paradise is looking to score with low kicks.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
That kick from Paradise tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paradise misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Paradise 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#
A head kick by Paradise misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Paradise throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Paradise manages to avoid it.
Paradise throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Paradise connects with an inside leg kick.
Paradise scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paradise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Paradise was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paradise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paradise moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Paradise.
A big left from Torres misses.
Paradise getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Paradise is just out of range.
Paradise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paradise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paradise misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Paradise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Paradise.
Torres is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torres slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres throws a big counter combination but Paradise scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paradise swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Paradise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Paradise tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres checks a leg kick nicely.
Paradise pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Paradise settles back down.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paradise.
An inside leg kick from Paradise misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Torres slips under a jab from Paradise.
Paradise takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres thuds a left hand into Paradise's body.
Torres takes a swing at Paradise's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Paradise throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Paradise misses with a body kick. #T3#
Torres lands with a straight right. Paradise didn't see that one coming.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Torres blocks a head kick by Paradise.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paradise throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Paradise misses.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
Paradise throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Torres misses.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres blocks a head kick by Paradise.
#T4#
Paradise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Paradise.
Torres catches Paradise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paradise moves away.
Paradise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paradise scores with a leg kick.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paradise thinking.
Paradise throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Paradise.
Paradise lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Paradise will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Paradise with a jab.
Jab from Torres.
Paradise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Paradise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paradise throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paradise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paradise.
Torres lands with a shot to the body.
Paradise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paradise dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Paradise defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Paradise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paradise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paradise misses with a low kick.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres tries to bum rush Paradise with a series of wild strikes but Paradise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paradise throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torres.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
Paradise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Paradise is predictable there
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paradise throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paradise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paradise doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Paradise misses with a body kick.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Paradise darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Paradise wants a takedown but no success here.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paradise has him pressed against the cage.
Paradise tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Paradise.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torres lands a shot to the body.
Paradise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Paradise drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Paradise's head.
Nice body punch from Torres - that landed with a thud.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
A short right from Torres.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torres is stalling here.
Torres seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Torres prevents a body shot from Paradise.
Stalling in the clinch from Paradise.
Paradise tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Paradise's head.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Paradise is controlling him.
Torres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paradise prevents Torres from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Marcus Paradise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC2#
Paradise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
Paradise throws a big shot that misses.
Paradise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paradise throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres staying out of range there.
Paradise throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Torres moves out of range as Paradise throws a body kick.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Paradise manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paradise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Paradise looks to move away, Torres throws a big counter combo but Paradise just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paradise 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Paradise!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Castaneda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Castaneda blocks the body kick.
Castaneda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castaneda doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres throws a solid leg kick but Castaneda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torres.
Castaneda has his takedown stuffed
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castaneda has Torres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Castaneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castaneda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torres tries to break free but Castaneda pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Castaneda is controlling him.
Torres has Castaneda pushed against the cage.
Torres can't break the clinch.
Castaneda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres is trying to break free.
Castaneda wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Castaneda looking for a takedown.
Castaneda tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent Castaneda's takedown attempt.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castaneda has him pressed against the cage.
Torres tries to circle away but Castaneda has him pinned against the cage.
Torres lands a shoulder strike.
Castaneda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castaneda quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Darrick Castaneda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castaneda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castaneda scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Castaneda ducks right into an uppercut from Torres.
Castaneda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castaneda is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Torres darts in and clinches Castaneda up against the cage.
Torres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castaneda.
Castaneda tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Torres digs a right hand underneath Castaneda's ribcage. Castaneda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castaneda is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Torres breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Castaneda.
A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Torres. #TD#
Castaneda pulls Torres into guard.
Torres being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castaneda looking to control.
#T4#
Castaneda pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Torres's corner calls for a 1-2. Torres obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castaneda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torres.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Castaneda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Castaneda. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castaneda with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a left to the body.
Castaneda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castaneda off to one side. #TD#
Castaneda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castaneda lands in his opponent's guard.
Castaneda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda working some strikes from top position.
Castaneda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Castaneda's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castaneda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torres avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrick Castaneda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres lands with a hook. Castaneda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castaneda looking for a takedown. #T3##TD#
Castaneda pulls Torres into guard.
Castaneda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Torres is posturing up here but Castaneda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Torres tries to roll out but it's too tight and Torres has to tap! Slick submission there by Castaneda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darrick Castaneda!
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