Post by The Sandmen on Aug 20, 2012 12:45:47 GMT -5
Sean Sherk looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Ferocious staredown by Torres while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Torres jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Miguel Torres pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sean Sherk grapple with Miguel Torres and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Sean Sherk is in side mount over Miguel Torres
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Sean Sherk fakes some punches
Torres ties him up.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
Miguel Torres wraps his arms around Sherk's arms and counters the punches.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Torres seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Torres moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sherk with a double overhooks!
Torres launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sherk's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Sherk launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Miguel Torres!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Sherk's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Sean Sherk and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Sean Sherk is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miguel Torres tries a hook to the body
but Sherk manages to dodge it
Torres misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sherk moves forward and holds Torres
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Sherk is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Sean Sherk launches a few punches towards Torres's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Torres seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Sean Sherk pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Sherk's head
Those punches are hitting! Sherk covers his head!
Sherk's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Torres blocks.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
You can see Sean Sherk's head being snapped backwards!
Sherk's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sherk has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Miguel Torres
tags Sherk.
A bad move from Sean Sherk
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
Sherk steps backwards away from Miguel Torres. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk
Torres is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sean Sherk is on his feet again.
Sherk is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Sean Sherk's head...
It lands flush with Sean Sherk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sherk blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Sean Sherk throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Sherk follows Miguel Torres
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sherk needs to stop playing Miguel Torres's game or he'll get knocked out!
Sherk's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Torres launches a furious low kick!
Sherk receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sherk moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Miguel Torres
almost hit him as he moves away.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Miguel Torres.
Even nicer blocks from Sherk.
Sherk seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Torres is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Torres is holding Sean Sherk's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Miguel Torres looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Miguel Torres isolates Sean Sherk's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sean Sherk is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miguel Torres pushes Sean Sherk down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Sean Sherk to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sherk! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sherk tries to move on the ground and shows Miguel Torres a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sherk's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sherk's Forehead is beginning to swell
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Miguel Torres tries to get his arm under Sean Sherk's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Sean Sherk's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Sean Sherk easily defends the attempt.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sherk has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sherk is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Torres has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sherk.
Nicely done! Torres now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with two hooks in
Torres tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Sherk!
Torres has one of his arm over Sean Sherk's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with two hooks in
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sherk locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Torres lost his dominant position.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Torres steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Torres switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sherk struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Torres is doing a great job covering himself up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres is opening up on Sherk and raining down combinations!
Sherk's corner looks worried!
Sherk's Nose is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sherk's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Torres launches a furious hook!
That hits Sherk's chin like a wrecking ball! Sherk loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sherk's Chin is beginning to swell
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Sherk's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Sherk tries to stand up!
Torres doesn't allow him!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres steps back and allows Sherk to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Sean Sherk is standing now.
Torres launches a furious hook!
That hits Sherk's chin like a wrecking ball! Sherk loses balance and goes to the mat.
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres steps back and allows Sherk to get back to his feet.
Sherk climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres chases Sherk and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Sherk steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Sherk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Sherk is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sherk's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Miguel Torres!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Here comes Miguel Torres with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Sherk's ribs!
Crushing shot to Sherk's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Sherk staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sherk stumbles backwards staggered and Miguel Torres launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Sherk is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Sherk has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Sherk staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Sherk's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Torres decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sherk's guard.
Sherk did not see that coming! Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk
Torres is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Sean Sherk overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sherk misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Miguel Torres isolates Sean Sherk's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sherk struggles to free himself
Torres is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Sean Sherk manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to move on the ground and shows Miguel Torres a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sherk's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Torres goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
Sean Sherk taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Armbar) at 2:24 Round 3
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 19/37 (51%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 285 s
Destruction. Again, though, Sherk is tough and can take some damage. He should just work on not HAVING to take damage, and maybe try some offence instead?
Ferocious staredown by Torres while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Torres jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Miguel Torres pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sean Sherk grapple with Miguel Torres and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Sean Sherk is in side mount over Miguel Torres
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Sean Sherk fakes some punches
Torres ties him up.
Sean Sherk is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Sean Sherk in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Sean Sherk uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Sherk tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
Miguel Torres wraps his arms around Sherk's arms and counters the punches.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Torres seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Torres moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Sherk with a double overhooks!
Torres launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sherk's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Sherk launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Miguel Torres!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Sherk's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miguel Torres tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Sean Sherk and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Sean Sherk is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Miguel Torres tries a hook to the body
but Sherk manages to dodge it
Torres misses a step and Sean Sherk sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sherk wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Sherk moves forward and holds Torres
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Sherk is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Sean Sherk launches a few punches towards Torres's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Torres seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Sean Sherk embrace and tries to move away...
Sean Sherk pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Sherk's head
Those punches are hitting! Sherk covers his head!
Sherk's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Torres blocks.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
You can see Sean Sherk's head being snapped backwards!
Sherk's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sherk has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Miguel Torres
tags Sherk.
A bad move from Sean Sherk
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
Sherk steps backwards away from Miguel Torres. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk
Torres is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sean Sherk is on his feet again.
Sherk is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Sean Sherk's head...
It lands flush with Sean Sherk's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Sherk blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Sean Sherk throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Sherk follows Miguel Torres
only to get counter punched in a big way! Sherk needs to stop playing Miguel Torres's game or he'll get knocked out!
Sherk's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Torres launches a furious low kick!
Sherk receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Sherk moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Miguel Torres
almost hit him as he moves away.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Nice punches from Miguel Torres.
Even nicer blocks from Sherk.
Sherk seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Sherk moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Torres is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Torres is holding Sean Sherk's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Miguel Torres looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Miguel Torres isolates Sean Sherk's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Sean Sherk is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miguel Torres pushes Sean Sherk down and prevents his attempts to escape
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Sean Sherk to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Sherk! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sherk tries to move on the ground and shows Miguel Torres a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sherk's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sherk's Forehead is beginning to swell
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Miguel Torres tries to get his arm under Sean Sherk's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Sean Sherk's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Sean Sherk easily defends the attempt.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sherk has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Sherk is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with one hook in
Torres has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Sherk.
Nicely done! Torres now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with two hooks in
Torres tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Sherk!
Torres has one of his arm over Sean Sherk's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Torres is in rear mount over Sherk with two hooks in
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Sherk locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Torres lost his dominant position.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Torres steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Torres switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Sherk struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Sean Sherk throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Torres is doing a great job covering himself up.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres is opening up on Sherk and raining down combinations!
Sherk's corner looks worried!
Sherk's Nose is beginning to swell
Sean Sherk and Torres engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Sherk's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Torres launches a furious hook!
That hits Sherk's chin like a wrecking ball! Sherk loses balance and goes to the mat.
Sherk's Chin is beginning to swell
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Sherk's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Sherk tries to stand up!
Torres doesn't allow him!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres steps back and allows Sherk to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Sean Sherk is standing now.
Torres launches a furious hook!
That hits Sherk's chin like a wrecking ball! Sherk loses balance and goes to the mat.
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres steps back and allows Sherk to get back to his feet.
Sherk climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Miguel Torres chases Sherk and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Sherk steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Sherk's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Sherk is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Sherk's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Sean Sherk seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Miguel Torres!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Here comes Miguel Torres with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Sherk's ribs!
Crushing shot to Sherk's body! He's holding his side
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Sherk staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sherk stumbles backwards staggered and Miguel Torres launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Sherk is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Sherk has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Miguel Torres has left Sherk staggered! Miguel Torres should try push forward now and finish this!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Torres launches a kick to Sherk's thigh
Loud pop!
Torres is standing while Sherk is on the ground on his back
Torres decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Sherk's guard.
Sherk did not see that coming! Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk now.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk
Torres is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Sherk is trying to counter now!
Sean Sherk overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Torres pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Sherk
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Sherk misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Miguel Torres isolates Sean Sherk's left arm looking for an armbar...
Sherk struggles to free himself
Torres is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Sean Sherk manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Torres
Sherk is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to move on the ground and shows Miguel Torres a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Sherk's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Sean Sherk seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Torres goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
Sean Sherk taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Armbar) at 2:24 Round 3
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 337 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 19/37 (51%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 285 s
Destruction. Again, though, Sherk is tough and can take some damage. He should just work on not HAVING to take damage, and maybe try some offence instead?