Post by The Sandmen on May 4, 2020 1:07:35 GMT -5
Miguel Torres is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jeremy Stephens glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Miguel Torres today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Torres and Stephens move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jeremy Stephens launches a rapid series of punches
taking Torres from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Incredible high kick!
Stephens deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Jeremy Stephens is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Stephens blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Stephens launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Stephens tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Stephens is in rear mount over Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Stephens
Miguel Torres doesn't flinch.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres has Stephens controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Torres manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Stephens
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Stephens blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens tries to launch a few punches to Miguel Torres
Torres is able to achieve closed guard and counter Jeremy Stephens's punches.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Jeremy Stephens positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Torres covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Stephens blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Jeremy Stephens pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Stephens who is in full mount! Torres is in trouble now!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stephens suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jeremy Stephens!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Stephens doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres throws a lazy kick
Stephens dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Torres has a small cut in his Nose
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jeremy Stephens's punches
Torres measures the resilience of Stephens's chin with an uppercut while Stephens lands some great crosses.
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stephens blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Torres misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jeremy Stephens launches a rapid series of punches
taking Torres from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Miguel Torres down and prevents his attempts to escape
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens leans back...
He clobbers Miguel Torres's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Stephens
Miguel Torres doesn't flinch.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Torres's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Torres's guard...
Torres breaks the lock and covers himself from Stephens's punches
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Miguel Torres's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Torres throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Miguel Torres launches a body shot
Stephens dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jeremy Stephens tries a hook to the body
but Torres manages to dodge it
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Miguel Torres.
Stephens deflects it.
Stephens throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Jeremy Stephens takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephens sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Torres seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Stephens blocks that kick with his leg.
Torres misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jeremy Stephens is measuring Torres with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Torres fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Jeremy Stephens.
Nice punches.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Stephens ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres won't budge, forcing Stephens to pull guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephens leans and gets Miguel Torres's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Miguel Torres tries a kimura
Stephens breaks the lock.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Miguel Torres isolates Jeremy Stephens's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jeremy Stephens manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Torres moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres throws an uppercut
Stephens slips it.
Terrible one sided match... Torres was not ready to fight a fighter of Jeremy Stephens caliber.
Stephens tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Stephens is clinching with Torres.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres slightly pushes Stephens into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jeremy Stephens charges at Torres throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Torres is rocked!
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephens sprawls and remains on his feet.
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Jeremy Stephens blocks
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Torres's defense muffles the blows.
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Stephens, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Stephens's ribs.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Hard blow to Torres's mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jeremy Stephens, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Stephens waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Jeremy Stephens is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Jeremy Stephens slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jeremy Stephens slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Stephens opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Stephens to try something else.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Torres's face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Stephens tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Torres from the side mount!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Stephens uses his strength to keep Stephens at a disadvantage
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Stephens
Miguel Torres doesn't flinch.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stephens goes to the body...
his punches graze Torres's arm.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Stephens deflects and sidesteps.
Torres and Stephens circle around the center of the cage.
Miguel Torres closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miguel Torres tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Miguel Torres swings...
...no good.
Torres misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephens is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Stephens spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Stephens is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Jeremy Stephens is on his feet again.
Stephens is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Jeremy Stephens's head...
Stephens leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Stephens is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Jeremy Stephens with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Stephens dodges that
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Stephens just needs another plan now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Miguel Torres is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Stephens jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jeremy Stephens pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens tries to take Miguel Torres down... Torres stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Torres's jaw!
Torres's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Torres's head
Those punches are hitting! Torres covers his head!
Miguel Torres tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stephens is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Stephens blocks Miguel Torres's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Stephens tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jeremy Stephens! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Jeremy Stephens sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stephens works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Miguel Torres moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Miguel Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Jeremy Stephens postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeremy Stephens swings...
...no good.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Stephens's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Stephens moves forward looking for some action
Jeremy Stephens shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jeremy Stephens launches a furious knee!
Miguel Torres blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jeremy Stephens embrace and tries to move away...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Torres's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Stephens blocks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Miguel Torres doesn't let Jeremy Stephens get in on his legs.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Torres gets hold of a leg and trips Stephens to the mat!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens launches a few weak punches
Torres blocks them effectively.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Stephens creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Torres only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jeremy Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miguel Torres sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miguel Torres closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miguel Torres and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
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 Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Torres is in open guard over Stephens... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Stephens rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Stephens quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Superb haymaker by Stephens
Torres manages to move aside
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Torres!
Stephens blocks with confidence
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Torres's chin
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stephens is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Jeremy Stephens
Stephens moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres struggles a bit before breaking Stephens's attemp of grappling
Miguel Torres paws at Stephens.
Stephens swings ineffectively.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Stephens quickly defends.
Torres wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stephens wants nothing of that and pushes Torres.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres paws at Stephens.
Stephens answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens circles around Torres
Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Miguel Torres's head being snapped backwards!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A right hand from Jeremy Stephens
makes Torres stumble back!
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres won't budge, forcing Stephens to pull guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stephens steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Stephens tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Torres in the side of the head
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Miguel Torres and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Forehead
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shovel hook by Jeremy Stephens
goes nowhere.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to turn in and scramble out. Miguel Torres timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jeremy Stephens slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to free his leg...
Stephens doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg
Jeremy Stephens moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Jeremy Stephens swings...
hard impact to Torres's face!
Nice punches from Jeremy Stephens.
Torres staggers backwards. Stephens wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Miguel Torres and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's chin with an uppercut while Torres lands some great crosses.
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Torres moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stephens wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stephens moves forward and holds Torres
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jeremy Stephens's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres tries to take Jeremy Stephens to the ground from the clinch...
Stephens shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Jeremy Stephens tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Torres is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Torres is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stephens ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
Middle kick from Torres.
Stephens receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Torres moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stand up! This is what Stephens's cornermen are shouting. Miguel Torres is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Stephens is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stephens misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres pushes Stephens's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Stephens is in trouble now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jeremy Stephens.
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 21/45 (47%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 55/87 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 14/59 (24%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 697 s
Stephens has exactly the style that Torres chokes under. Aggressive punching, and good aggressive punching. TOrres survived well and fought back okay in the late rounds, but this was way too Stephens for anyone to bring back a non-Stephens verdict. A verdict of GUILTY! GUILTY OF WINNING THE FIGHT!
Jeremy Stephens glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Miguel Torres today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Torres and Stephens move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jeremy Stephens launches a rapid series of punches
taking Torres from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Incredible high kick!
Stephens deflects and sidesteps.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Jeremy Stephens is taking the best of the fight.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Stephens blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Stephens launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Stephens tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Stephens is in rear mount over Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Stephens
Miguel Torres doesn't flinch.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres has Stephens controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Torres manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Stephens
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Stephens blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens tries to launch a few punches to Miguel Torres
Torres is able to achieve closed guard and counter Jeremy Stephens's punches.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Jeremy Stephens positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Torres covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Stephens blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Jeremy Stephens pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Stephens who is in full mount! Torres is in trouble now!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stephens suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jeremy Stephens!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Stephens doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres throws a lazy kick
Stephens dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Torres has a small cut in his Nose
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jeremy Stephens's punches
Torres measures the resilience of Stephens's chin with an uppercut while Stephens lands some great crosses.
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stephens blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Torres misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jeremy Stephens launches a rapid series of punches
taking Torres from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Miguel Torres down and prevents his attempts to escape
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens leans back...
He clobbers Miguel Torres's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Stephens
Miguel Torres doesn't flinch.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Torres's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens tries to open Torres's guard...
Torres breaks the lock and covers himself from Stephens's punches
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Miguel Torres's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Torres throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Miguel Torres launches a body shot
Stephens dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jeremy Stephens tries a hook to the body
but Torres manages to dodge it
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid low kick from Miguel Torres.
Stephens deflects it.
Stephens throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Jeremy Stephens takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephens sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Torres seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Stephens blocks that kick with his leg.
Torres misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jeremy Stephens is measuring Torres with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Torres fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Solid jabs from Jeremy Stephens.
Nice punches.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Stephens ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres won't budge, forcing Stephens to pull guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephens leans and gets Miguel Torres's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Miguel Torres tries a kimura
Stephens breaks the lock.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Miguel Torres isolates Jeremy Stephens's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jeremy Stephens manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Torres moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres throws an uppercut
Stephens slips it.
Terrible one sided match... Torres was not ready to fight a fighter of Jeremy Stephens caliber.
Stephens tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Stephens is clinching with Torres.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres slightly pushes Stephens into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jeremy Stephens charges at Torres throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Torres is rocked!
Torres's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephens sprawls and remains on his feet.
Torres launches a furious low kick!
Jeremy Stephens blocks
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Torres's defense muffles the blows.
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Stephens, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Stephens's ribs.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Hard blow to Torres's mid-section, he seems hurt
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jeremy Stephens, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Stephens waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Jeremy Stephens is on half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Jeremy Stephens slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jeremy Stephens slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Stephens opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Stephens to try something else.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Torres's face!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Stephens tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Torres from the side mount!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Stephens uses his strength to keep Stephens at a disadvantage
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Stephens
Miguel Torres doesn't flinch.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Stephens goes to the body...
his punches graze Torres's arm.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Incredible high kick!
Stephens deflects and sidesteps.
Torres and Stephens circle around the center of the cage.
Miguel Torres closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miguel Torres tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Miguel Torres swings...
...no good.
Torres misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephens is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Stephens spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Stephens is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Jeremy Stephens is on his feet again.
Stephens is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres launches an up-kick intended for Jeremy Stephens's head...
Stephens leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Stephens is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Jeremy Stephens with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Stephens dodges that
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Stephens just needs another plan now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Miguel Torres is on his feet again.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Stephens jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jeremy Stephens pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens tries to take Miguel Torres down... Torres stumbles backwards and Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Torres's jaw!
Torres's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Torres's head
Those punches are hitting! Torres covers his head!
Miguel Torres tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Stephens is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Stephens blocks Miguel Torres's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Torres
Stephens tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jeremy Stephens! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Jeremy Stephens sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stephens works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Miguel Torres moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Miguel Torres throws up a triangle attempt!
Jeremy Stephens postures up and breaks the triangle.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jeremy Stephens swings...
...no good.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Stephens's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Stephens moves forward looking for some action
Jeremy Stephens shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jeremy Stephens launches a furious knee!
Miguel Torres blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jeremy Stephens embrace and tries to move away...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Torres forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephens struggles and launches a few punches to Torres's head
Nothing from this... Jeremy Stephens seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Stephens blocks.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Stephens gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Miguel Torres doesn't let Jeremy Stephens get in on his legs.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Torres gets hold of a leg and trips Stephens to the mat!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens launches a few weak punches
Torres blocks them effectively.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Stephens creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Torres only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Jeremy Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miguel Torres sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Miguel Torres closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miguel Torres and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
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 Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Torres is in open guard over Stephens... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Stephens rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Stephens quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Superb haymaker by Stephens
Torres manages to move aside
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Torres!
Stephens blocks with confidence
Jeremy Stephens fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Torres's chin
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stephens is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Jeremy Stephens
Stephens moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres struggles a bit before breaking Stephens's attemp of grappling
Miguel Torres paws at Stephens.
Stephens swings ineffectively.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Stephens quickly defends.
Torres wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stephens wants nothing of that and pushes Torres.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres paws at Stephens.
Stephens answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens circles around Torres
Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Miguel Torres's head being snapped backwards!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
A right hand from Jeremy Stephens
makes Torres stumble back!
Jeremy Stephens tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres won't budge, forcing Stephens to pull guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Stephens steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Stephens tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Torres in the side of the head
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Miguel Torres and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Jeremy Stephens's Forehead
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Jeremy Stephens is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shovel hook by Jeremy Stephens
goes nowhere.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to turn in and scramble out. Miguel Torres timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jeremy Stephens slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to free his leg...
Stephens doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Stephens
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg
Jeremy Stephens moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Jeremy Stephens swings...
hard impact to Torres's face!
Nice punches from Jeremy Stephens.
Torres staggers backwards. Stephens wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Miguel Torres and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miguel Torres is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's chin with an uppercut while Torres lands some great crosses.
An overhand right from Jeremy Stephens that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Torres moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Stephens wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Stephens moves forward and holds Torres
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Stephens's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jeremy Stephens's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres tries to take Jeremy Stephens to the ground from the clinch...
Stephens shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Jeremy Stephens tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Torres is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Torres is throwing a flurry of punches!
Stephens ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Torres's chin! That stops Torres in his tracks!
Middle kick from Torres.
Stephens receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Stephens goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Torres moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stand up! This is what Stephens's cornermen are shouting. Miguel Torres is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is locking that leglock...
That leglock from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Stephens is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Stephens misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Stephens
Miguel Torres pushes Stephens's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Stephens is in trouble now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jeremy Stephens.
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 21/45 (47%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 712 s
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 55/87 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 14/59 (24%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 697 s
Stephens has exactly the style that Torres chokes under. Aggressive punching, and good aggressive punching. TOrres survived well and fought back okay in the late rounds, but this was way too Stephens for anyone to bring back a non-Stephens verdict. A verdict of GUILTY! GUILTY OF WINNING THE FIGHT!