Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2015 12:03:25 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Torres while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Lauzon while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lauzon struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Torres dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lauzon from the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Lauzon launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Torres!
Lauzon stumbles backwards after that one!
Torres launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Torres, launching a big hook
Miguel Torres steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left cheek
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
glances off Torres's arms.
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
A punch from Joe Lauzon
whizzes past Torres.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Miguel Torres
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lauzon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Torres launches a kick
but Joe Lauzon avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Torres measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
Lauzon is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Torres's jaw!
A right hand from Miguel Torres
surprises Lauzon!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left eye
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Lauzon
Miguel Torres isolates Joe Lauzon's right arm looking for an armbar...
Joe Lauzon manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Lauzon is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Torres tries to open up Lauzon with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lauzon is trying to block them with his hands...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Torres misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Torres's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Torres
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Miguel Torres moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lauzon.
It looks like Torres was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left cheek
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lauzon blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Torres misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Joe Lauzon is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Torres sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lauzon!
Miguel Torres was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres launches a few punches towards Lauzon's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Joe Lauzon receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Torres gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Torres gets hold of a leg and trips Lauzon to the mat!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Lauzon
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Torres is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon chases Torres and launches a few perfect strikes
Torres ducks backwards and avoids them.
Lauzon is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Lauzon misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
land on Lauzon.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
Miguel Torres pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Torres jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Miguel Torres is able to get half guard here.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Torres tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Lauzon
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
Torres is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lauzon holds Miguel Torres's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
Torres shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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.
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Miguel Torres ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lauzon swings again, only to get countered once more! Lauzon is looking bad here!
A bad move from Joe Lauzon
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
A furious flurry of punches from Miguel Torres
puts Lauzon in a world of hurt!
Miguel Torres moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miguel Torres's mind is definitely in the fight, Lauzon just got nailed! Miguel Torres saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lauzon is going to have a headache after this one.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Chin
Torres moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Lauzon 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.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miguel Torres hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Torres is locking that Kneebar...
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
Torres extends his hips and it's deep. Joe Lauzon taps! Smart move, Joe Lauzon could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 28/34 (82%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 9/24 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Solid performance from Torresssssssss
Ferocious staredown by Lauzon while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lauzon struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Torres dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Lauzon from the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Lauzon launches a hook to the body
Bang! Torres stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Torres!
Lauzon stumbles backwards after that one!
Torres launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Torres, launching a big hook
Miguel Torres steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left cheek
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
glances off Torres's arms.
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
A punch from Joe Lauzon
whizzes past Torres.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Miguel Torres
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lauzon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Torres launches a kick
but Joe Lauzon avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Torres looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Torres measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
Lauzon is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Torres's jaw!
A right hand from Miguel Torres
surprises Lauzon!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left eye
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Lauzon
Miguel Torres isolates Joe Lauzon's right arm looking for an armbar...
Joe Lauzon manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Lauzon is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Torres tries to open up Lauzon with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Lauzon is trying to block them with his hands...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Torres misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Torres's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Torres
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Miguel Torres moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lauzon.
It looks like Torres was hit by a bus!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left cheek
Miguel Torres launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lauzon blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Torres misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Joe Lauzon is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Torres sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lauzon!
Miguel Torres was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miguel Torres launches a few punches towards Lauzon's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Joe Lauzon receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Torres gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Torres gets hold of a leg and trips Lauzon to the mat!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Lauzon
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Torres is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon chases Torres and launches a few perfect strikes
Torres ducks backwards and avoids them.
Lauzon is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Lauzon misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
land on Lauzon.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
Miguel Torres pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Torres jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Miguel Torres is able to get half guard here.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Torres launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Torres tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Lauzon
Torres tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Torres has one hook in and keeps working!
Torres is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Lauzon holds Miguel Torres's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
Torres shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Torres
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Torres
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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.
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Miguel Torres ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lauzon swings again, only to get countered once more! Lauzon is looking bad here!
A bad move from Joe Lauzon
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
A furious flurry of punches from Miguel Torres
puts Lauzon in a world of hurt!
Miguel Torres moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Miguel Torres's mind is definitely in the fight, Lauzon just got nailed! Miguel Torres saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Lauzon is going to have a headache after this one.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Chin
Torres moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Lauzon
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Lauzon 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.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Miguel Torres hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Torres is locking that Kneebar...
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
Torres extends his hips and it's deep. Joe Lauzon taps! Smart move, Joe Lauzon could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:53 Round 2
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 28/34 (82%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 9/24 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 255 s
Solid performance from Torresssssssss