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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
MacCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
MacCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacCarthy off and has taken his back!
Torres thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
MacCarthy covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well.
MacCarthy biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
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!#SUB2#
Torres looking to break MacCarthy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacCarthy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1#
MacCarthy trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.
MacCarthy trying to control the position but Torres manages to sink in the hooks.
MacCarthy rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
MacCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Torres gets his hands free as MacCarthy looks to control. #SUB2#
Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacCarthy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torres misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Torres on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy MacCarthy right now.
#SUB2#
MacCarthy showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
MacCarthy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacCarthy trying to control the action but Torres just sinks the hooks in.
Torres is looking to control MacCarthy but MacCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacCarthy trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well. #T3#
MacCarthy is trying to break free.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Torres has the hooks in. MacCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Torres working for the choke.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Torres is throwing strikes but MacCarthy counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, MacCarthy regains half guard.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacCarthy defending well though. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
MacCarthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacCarthy tries to get out of the position.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacCarthy controlling Torres's posture.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to control but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Torres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacCarthy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres throws an elbow but MacCarthy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torres throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Torres scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacCarthy to see if he's OK.
Alejandro Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacCarthy, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacCarthy dodges the ground and pound from Torres.
MacCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torres postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping him busy.
MacCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacCarthy is trying to buck Torres off.#T3#
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy regains half guard.#SUB2#
MacCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Torres wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres thows a huge punch but MacCarthy dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres.#CL#
MacCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Torres can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Torres looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacCarthy won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead MacCarthy has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Torres has momentary wrist control but MacCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing MacCarthy can't handle though.
#T2#
Torres trying to strike off his back.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacCarthy is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacCarthy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
MacCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacCarthy trying to control here.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Torres misses with a head shot. MacCarthy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sean MacCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but MacCarthy blocks nicely.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Torres passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacCarthy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacCarthy is not content to let Torres control the position.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Torres tries to keep at a distance but MacCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Torres!
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Torres looks for a takedown but Itsaboy sprawls well.#TD2#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Itsaboy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
Itsaboy content to control rather than advance.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itsaboy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Itsaboy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #SUB#
Torres has his foot on Itsaboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Itsaboy works his way back into a safe position though.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Itsaboy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Itsaboy gets a takedown into half guard.
Torres gets full guard.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itsaboy's guard. #REVR#
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Torres stops Itsaboy from standing up.
Torres wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Itsaboy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Torres has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itsaboy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres dodges an elbow strike from Itsaboy.
Torres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsaboy after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Itsaboy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Itsaboy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Itsaboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but Itsaboy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres goes for a takedown in the clinch but Itsaboy prevents it.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres has Itsaboy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Itsaboy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Itsaboy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Itsaboy in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Itsaboy feints and as Torres raises his hands in defense, Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itsaboy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Itsaboy lands a couple of elbows.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Itsaboy from controlling successfully.
Itsaboy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Itsaboy landing with the ground and pound.
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
Torres wants to sweep here but Itsaboy controlling him for the moment.
Torres throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itsaboy connects with a couple of short punches.
Itsaboy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres looking to control.
#SUB#
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itsaboy defends well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres slips a jab from Itsaboy.#TD2#
Itsaboy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Itsaboy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Itsaboy is proving a slippery customer.
Itsaboy trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Itsaboy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Itsaboy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres is trying to keep Itsaboy in close.
Torres throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Itsaboy, which made it look bad.
Itsaboy wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres. #TD2#
Itsaboy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Itsaboy working away.#T4#
Itsaboy controlling the position.
Torres manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Itsaboy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Itsaboy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Itsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Itsaboy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Itsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itsaboy as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
Itsaboy 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.
Ihadababy Itsaboy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Itsaboy chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control the position.
Itsaboy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Itsaboy won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Itsaboy pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres stands up over Itsaboy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Torres scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres cracks Itsaboy with a solid left hand.#T2#
Torres makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Itsaboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torres is looking to work some ground and pound but Itsaboy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
Torres trying to control but Itsaboy is working from the bottom.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Itsaboy is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Itsaboy slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itsaboy is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres wants to improve his position but Itsaboy is controlling well.
Itsaboy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres is pressing down on Itsaboy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Itsaboy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Itsaboy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control the position but Itsaboy postures up. #SUB#
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Itsaboy defends easily.
Itsaboy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alejandro Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Torres seems keen to control Itsaboy's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ihadababy Itsaboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torres enables Itsaboy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torres manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ihadababy Itsaboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Itsaboy 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihadababy Itsaboy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Torres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khan.#TD#
Khan tries to sprawl but Torres drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Khan has one foot on Torres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Khan gets caught napping as Torres dives in and scores a takedown. Khan manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres is in close to Khan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torres wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Torres postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khan's guard.
Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torres throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Khan is trying to stand up here but Torres is controlling him well.
Torres lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khan is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Torres in his half guard.
Torres lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Torres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khan defends it well.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
Torres scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Torres takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Torres is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though. #T3#
Torres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torres slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Torres slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Torres scores with a couple of nice shots.
Torres looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Torres drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Torres is controlling him well.
Torres lands strikes from half guard.
Torres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Torres there. #T4#
Torres lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Torres winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Torres is controlling him well.
Khan is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Torres is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Khan defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Torres dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan, which made it look bad.
Khan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Torres backs up against the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khan!
Aiden Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan misses with a two punch combination.
Aiden Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Torres scores with a takedown into Khan's guard.#T1#
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres advances to half guard.
Khan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torres.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khan tries to kick Torres off but Torres keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Torres frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Torres in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Torres landing punches. #SUB#
Torres working for a guillotine from mount but Khan is in no mood to give up.
Khan is in a horrible position here. Torres smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Torres working the ground and pound effectively.
Torres lands a nice shot to the head.
Torres scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Torres looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Torres lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khan hang on?#SUB#
Torres is working for a guillotine from mount but Khan frees his head quite easily.
Torres cracks Khan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Torres raining down hammerfists from mount.
Torres postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khan looks a forlorn figure.
Torres landing punches.
Torres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Torres landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Torres cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4##SUB#
Torres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres landing shots from mount.
Torres working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Torres with good strikes from the mount here!
Torres lands a nice shot to the head.
Torres lands a nice shot to the head.
Torres fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Torres with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Torres dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Torres tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torres goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres tries to counter by clinching up but Khan breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan throws a series of strikes that have Torres backpedaling.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan scores with the left hand. Torres knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torres eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Torres has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres darts in looking for a takedown but Khan gets double underhooks and turns Torres into the cage.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khan as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Khan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Khan is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Khan's guard.#SUB#
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Khan won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up.
Khan won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #SU2#
Khan stands up from Torres's guard - Khan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torres shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Khan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Khan.
Khan tries to bum rush Torres with a series of wild strikes but Torres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aiden Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Khan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Khan throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Torres is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Torres. #SUB#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Torres scores with punches from side control.
Torres working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres cracks Khan with a big right hand but Khan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Torres landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Torres is working Khan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Torres lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Torres trying to control the position but Khan is working away. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres cracks Khan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Torres!
The defeated Aiden Khan had this to say: 'I know what I did wrong tonight, I'm gonna get back in the gym and graft as usual.'.
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