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Event:
HRL5: Pappalardi vs Petric
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Torres.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nzee fails to land the takedown.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torres stuns Nzee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Nzee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nzee ducks under a wild hook from Torres.#CL#
Nzee takes the fight into the clinch.
Torres tries to work over Nzee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Torres lands a body punch.
Torres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nzee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torres smiles and moves away.
Givaldo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres jabs Nzee right on the nose. Nzee blinks but takes it well.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Torres has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nzee. Nzee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres lunges at Nzee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nzee's hand.
A left lands for Torres.
Torres jabs at Nzee's body.#T2#
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nzee was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Givaldo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Torres has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nzee's elbow.
Torres misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nzee tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Nzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torres misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Torres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Nzee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Torres is trying to keep an underhook but Nzee manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a kimura here.
Torres tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nzee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Nzee isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Nzee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nzee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nzee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Nzee looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Nzee looking to finish with strikes here!
Nzee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nzee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Givaldo Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Torres does it's job there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nzee or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee blocks a body shot from Torres. #TD#
Nzee pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
#SUB#
Nzee is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Torres trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Nzee keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Nzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Nzee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.#SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Nzee.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nzee is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Devon Nzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nzee is keeping the position for now.
Nzee wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Nzee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nzee manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Nzee's guard. #SUB#
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres wants to control from the top but Nzee keeps moving. #SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nzee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Nzee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nzee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Torres doesn't defend quickly enough and Nzee has managed to lock this one up! Can Torres escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nzee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Devon Nzee!
Devon Nzee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Torres leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov 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 Kuznetsov off to one side. #TD#
Kuznetsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Torres keeping full guard, as Kuznetsov tries to pass.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznetsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov landing shots from mount. #T1#
Kuznetsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuznetsov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuznetsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuznetsov with shots to the head and body - Torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Kuznetsov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuznetsov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetsov landing punches. #ROC#Torres is rocked!
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kuznetsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres has momentary wrist control but Kuznetsov slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetsov is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet. #T4#
Kuznetsov is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznetsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuznetsov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres moves into full guard.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard. #REVB#
Kuznetsov striking from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kuznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Kuznetsov dominated that round.
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#
Kuznetsov 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 Kuznetsov off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Kuznetsov shoots in.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lev Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznetsov is defended easily by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov shoots and misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT2#Lev Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.#TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.#T3#
Kuznetsov pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Torres has hold of Kuznetsov's hands but Kuznetsov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuznetsov prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kuznetsov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuznetsov passes to full mount!
Kuznetsov landing punches.
Torres sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuznetsov prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Kuznetsov passes to side control.
Torres tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Torres gets back to half guard.
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!
Kuznetsov working over Torres with some ground and pound. Torres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuznetsov lands with a punch from half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Kuznetsov breaks from Torres's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lev Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres is still in real trouble! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Givaldo Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lev Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Kuznetsov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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##SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuznetsov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuznetsov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
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#
Torres is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuznetsov manages to get to full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard. #REVR#
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.#T3#
Kuznetsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuznetsov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Torres some visible discomfort.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Kuznetsov advances nicely into full mount.
Torres is looking to get to half guard.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of good shots and Torres has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Torres fending off the submission attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is punishing Torres with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Givaldo Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kuznetsov lands strikes to the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Torres is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov scores with punches to the body.
Kuznetsov is punishing Torres with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Torres is trapped and Kuznetsov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuznetsov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kuznetsov is landing with strikes from the back.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound. Can Torres escape?
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Torres!
Kuznetsov is raining down hard shots and and Torres has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Lev Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
KIFC 94-
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheNoseBleeds.
Torres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've been told by Torres's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from TheNoseBleeds.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TheNoseBleeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
TheNoseBleeds with a hook.
TheNoseBleeds tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and TheNoseBleeds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Torres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
TheNoseBleeds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
TheNoseBleeds working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
TheNoseBleeds cracks Torres with a big elbow.
Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
TheNoseBleeds looks up at the clock and then as Torres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, TheNoseBleeds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
TheNoseBleeds controlling the position.
Torres sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
TheNoseBleeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheNoseBleeds slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.#T2#
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
TheNoseBleeds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
TheNoseBleeds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
TheNoseBleeds winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
TheNoseBleeds winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNoseBleeds works his foot free and advances to mount.
TheNoseBleeds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Torres can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Torres can't escape the position.
TheNoseBleeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TheNoseBleeds is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Torres can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
TheNoseBleeds working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TheNoseBleeds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Torres is rocked!
TheNoseBleeds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from TheNoseBleeds! Torres is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KIFC 81
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holiday, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holiday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holiday throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Holiday lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Holiday swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holiday working aggressively here.
Torres jumps guard but Holiday stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holiday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holiday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Torres gets control of Holiday's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torres is trying to keep Holiday in close.
#T1##SUB#
Torres has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Holiday doesn't defend quickly enough and Torres has managed to lock this one up! Can Holiday escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Torres on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Givaldo Torres!
Givaldo Torres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uso looks winded!
Uso tries to clinch but Torres moves away
and Torres counters with a right hand to the body.
Torres digs a good hook to Uso's body.
Torres lands with a good body shot.
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Torres darts in and clinches Uso up against the cage.
Torres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uso backwards. #TD#
Torres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Uso is defending well. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Uso is defending well. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Uso tries to strike but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uso prevents Torres from improving position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uso can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Uso is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uso throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Uso wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Uso, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Uso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uso misses with an elbow from the bottom.#SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uso sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Torres wants to take a breather but Uso is having none of it.
Torres prevents Uso from improving his position.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uso punching from the bottom.
Torres passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uso is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Givaldo Torres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Torres jabs Uso to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Torres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torres avoiding damage.
#BC#
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Uso swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uso letting Torres take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Torres turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Torres manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uso's legs. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uso has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Uso is defending well.
Givaldo Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Uso is trying to strike from the bottom but Torres has passed into full mount.
Torres blocks Uso's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Torres working for a guillotine from mount but Uso is in no mood to give up.
Torres blocks Uso's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Torres blocks Uso's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Torres is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Uso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Uso shrugs it off.
Uso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Torres with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Uso tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.#SUB#
Torres wants to finish this one by submission but Uso is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torres. #T3#
Uso throwing hammer fists to the chest of Torres. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB#
Torres working for a submission but Uso is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Torres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Uso is surviving well by controlling Torres's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Torres looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Torres has control of Uso's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Uso regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uso sees it coming and defends easily.
Uso is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uso tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Uso is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Uso misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Uso sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Givaldo Torres dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Torres drives through and clinches with Uso against the cage.
#TD#
Torres has picked Uso up - he's going for a ride! Torres dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Uso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage.
Uso manages to get to full guard.
Uso throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Torres wants to control from the top but Uso keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Torres any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Uso trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Uso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Uso throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Torres any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uso darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Uso misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torres cracks Uso with a nice body shot.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uso backwards. #BC#
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Torres gets a clinch. #TD#
Torres has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Uso regains guard immediately.
Uso striking off his back but it's not causing Torres any problems.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uso can do to turn this around?
Torres wants to pass the guard but Uso is keeping the position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Uso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Torres knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uso on the ground.
Uso doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Torres drops back looking for a leg! Uso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uso manages to kick Torres off! Torres jumps back into Uso's guard.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Uso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Torres clinches.
Givaldo Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Uso letting Torres take a breather here.
Uso misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torres takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torres slowing the pace effectively.
Uso tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torres is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Givaldo Torres.
Uso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Torres has managed to clinch.
Torres lands an uppercut.#BC#
Torres breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Torres gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Uso throws a punch but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uso misses with some punches.
Torres leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
Torres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Torres to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Torres has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Uso is trying to keep an underhook but Torres manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Uso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Uso missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Givaldo Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Givaldo Torres!
A victorious Givaldo Torres thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Torres darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
Lawrence wants to break free but Torres has control.
Torres lands with a left to the head.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Torres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawrence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres prevents Lawrence from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Torres moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Torres won't allow it.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Torres rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Torres pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Torres is working an open guard so Lawrence takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Torres instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Torres takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#KD#
Lawrence lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Lawrence takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Torres is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Torres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Torres cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Torres prevents Lawrence from breaking the clinch.
Torres wants a takedown.
#BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Torres lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Torres closes the distance and pushes Lawrence back into the cage.
Lawrence is trying to push Torres away but Torres has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence wants to break free but Torres has control.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Torres is controlling him.
Torres has Lawrence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawrence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Givaldo Torres.
A hook to the body from Torres.
#T3#
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence. #BC#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lawrence gets tackled into the cage by Torres. Torres maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence thumps Torres with a low kick.#CL2#
Torres rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres. #TD2#
Torres pulls Lawrence into guard.
#SUB2#
Torres looking for a triangle here. Lawrence is fighting it but it looks tight! Torres pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lawrence is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Givaldo Torres!
A relieved looking Givaldo Torres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Poop seems unphased.
#CL#
Torres darts in and clinches Poop up against the cage.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poop can't get the takedown.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Poop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Torres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Torres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torres gets through Poop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Torres lands a hook that snaps the head of Poop backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Torres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
A right handed body shot lands from Torres.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torres could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Torres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres lands a body shot.
Torres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Givaldo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Torres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poop has him pressed against the cage.
Torres presses Poop against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Torres lands a hook that snaps the head of Poop backwards. #TD2#
Poop has picked Torres up - he's going for a ride! Poop dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Poop looks winded!
Poop prevents Torres from improving his position.#SU2#
Poop stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged Poop in a clinch.
Poop takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Poop is rocked!
Torres creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Poop with a big uppercut! Poop tries to clinch up but Torres pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Poop to the mat! Poop covers up and Torres unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Givaldo Torres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Fonzarelli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Fonzarelli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torres!
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torres could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Fonzarelli taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fonzarelli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Fonzarelli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fonzarelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Torres to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Torres taking a bit of punishment here - Fonzarelli scoring with strikes.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli working the head and body with strikes.
Fonzarelli cracks Torres with a big elbow.
Fonzarelli lands an elbow.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fonzarelli landing strikes. #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Fonzarelli lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Torres is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Fonzarelli can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Torres blocks a head kick by Armenian.
Torres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armenian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Armenian darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
Armenian is looking for a takedown.
Armenian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torres lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Armenian gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armenian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torres defending well though.
Armenian passes into side control, despite Torres's attempt to control the position.
Armenian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Armenian working away.#T1#
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to his feet.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Armenian trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Armenian is trying to ground and pound but Torres uses the momentary lack of control by Armenian to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armenian connects with a nice short shot to Torres's temple.
Armenian tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armenian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armenian's back!
Torres trying to control momentarily.
Torres not allowing Armenian to control his hands. #SUB#
Torres goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Armenian escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Torres wants to control but Armenian is keeping busy.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armenian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Armenian working the head and body with strikes.
Torres pushes Armenian off looking to stand but Armenian dives back in and keeps control.
Armenian is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Armenian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #SU2#
Armenian decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Armenian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armenian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Torres as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Torres tries to sprawl but Armenian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Armenian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is looking to escape.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Armenian has eaten all the pies!#SU2#
Armenian decides to return to a standing position.
Nice shot lands for Torres.
Donk. Torres catches Armenian right on the button with a cross.
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armenian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armenian looks winded!#TD2#
Armenian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Torres is trying to control Armenian's posture but Armenian avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Givaldo Torres will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Armenian takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Armenian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Torres scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Armenian manages to mount him!
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Trdat Armenian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armenian is working away from the top position though.
Torres is looking to get back to is feet but Armenian passes into side control.
Armenian trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Torres is looking for a sweep. Armenian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armenian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres wants to control but Armenian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Armenian has control of the leg. #SU2#
Armenian escapes and gets back to his feet.
Torres lands a slapping body shot.
Givaldo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Armenian closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
Armenian tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
Torres tries to work over Armenian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Armenian takes a shot to the head.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Armenian.
Armenian is breathing heavily.#T2#
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres is looking to control Armenian's arms but Armenian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torres has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Armenian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres lands a nice looking body shot.
Armenian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres works Armenian's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Armenian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armenian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
Givaldo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trdat Armenian.
Torres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torres scores with a hook.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armenian can do to turn this around?
Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armenian's head.
Armenian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torres lands a really nice looking cross but Armenian seems unphased.
Trdat Armenian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armenian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armenian.
Torres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torres cracks Armenian with a good jab.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armenian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Armenian walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres lands a nice hook to Armenian's body. Armenian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Torres works over Armenian's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Armenian is rocked!#CL#
Torres moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres is working Armenian over against the cage.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armenians head.
Torres digs a right hand into Armenian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armenian's gas tank.
Armenian goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Givaldo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torres scores with a nice strike.
Armenian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armenian on the side of the head.
Armenian shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Armenian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Givaldo Torres dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Torres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Armenian has time to react.
Torres lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Armenian is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Torres throws a monster overhand right that drops Armenian! Torres follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Givaldo Torres! |
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