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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres passes to full mount! #SUB#
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oliveira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oliveira!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Torres working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a triangle here but Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Oliveira gets to mount! Torres was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Torres wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. #REVR#
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres passes into half guard. #SUB#
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away. #SUB#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Torres is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Torres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Torres dominated that 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.#R2#
Oliveira throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Torres works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torres wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Oliveira prevents Torres from moving into mount. #SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is not content to let Torres control the position. #SUB#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Oliveira.#T4#
Torres wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Torres keeps Oliveira under control for a moment.
Torres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Torres is trying is best to control the position here.
Oliveira is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Torres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres advances position into side control!#SUB#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.#SUB#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Torres's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliveira passes into half guard.
#T1#
Oliveira prevents Torres from improving his position.#SUB#
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dean Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Torres pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Torres has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Torres has tightened it up now! Oliveira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matteo Torres!
A relieved looking Matteo 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.
The defeated Dean Oliveira had this to say: 'First, congrats to my opponent. They fought a great fight. This loss is tough, but I'll learn from it and come back stronger. Thank you to my team and fans for their support. This journey isn't over!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Norton.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torres on the side of the head.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres is aggressively charging in as Norton backs up avoiding any damage. Norton tosses out a jab and Torres runs right into it face first! Torres is out cold! Norton dropped down on all fours and is barking in Torres's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 57
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Torres tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza 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.
Souza lands a big elbow.
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Souza landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Torres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza connects with a bit shot that sees Torres covering up! More strikes from Souza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Souza is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Souza!
An out of breath Duane Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Palmer throws a nice head kick!
Palmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torres is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Torres blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Palmer throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres tries for a takedown but Palmer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Torres tries to keep at a distance but Palmer has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Palmer manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Palmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Palmer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palmer is working away from the top position though.
Palmer controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Palmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Torres gets back to full guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palmer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palmer defends well.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palmer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Torres is looking to cinch up a triangle. Palmer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Torres's body to avoid the submission. Torres has instead reached around Palmer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Torres arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matteo Torres!
A relieved looking Matteo 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: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Digger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torres.
Digger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Digger!#SUB#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Torres has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Digger is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Torres yanks on the arm and Digger is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Torres!
In defeat, Chigger Digger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kiss a kangee's arse ya blind bastard!'. |
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