Post by The Sandman on Mar 3, 2023 0:20:11 GMT -5
Jonathan Torrens enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Miguel Torres looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by The DQ Champ while Kevin MacDonald recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aljamain Sterling is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Miguel Torres comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Miguel Torres and Aljamain Sterling touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Miguel Torres to the body.
The DQ Champ didn't like that.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Jonathan Torrens slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Aljamain Sterling.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Aljamain Sterling efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around Jonathan Torrens
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to escape from the closed guard
Jonathan Torrens succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jonathan Torrens looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. The DQ Champ 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.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jonathan Torrens pushes Aljamain Sterling and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jonathan Torrens.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Jonathan Torrens blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The DQ Champ's guard.
Jonathan Torrens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Aljamain Sterling regains half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Jonathan Torrens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aljamain Sterling didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres isolates Aljamain Sterling's right arm looking for an armbar...
Aljamain Sterling manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jonathan Torrens is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The DQ Champ blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jonathan Torrens leans and gets Aljamain Sterling's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Jonathan Torrens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Jonathan Torrens is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The DQ Champ's thigh
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Jonathan Torrens.
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Round 2
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Jonathan Torrens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aljamain Sterling didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. The DQ Champ 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.
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Jonathan Torrens decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The DQ Champ's guard.
The DQ Champ did not see that coming! Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ now.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jonathan Torrens blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres pushes The DQ Champ's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Jonathan Torrens who is in full mount! The DQ Champ is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Miguel Torres is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres hooks The DQ Champ's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Aljamain Sterling manages to kick Jonathan Torrens away and scrambles on top!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The DQ Champ blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Jonathan Torrens's guard.
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jonathan Torrens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
Jonathan Torrens uses his strength to keep Jonathan Torrens at a disadvantage
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jonathan Torrens steps backwards away from Aljamain Sterling. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The DQ Champ pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Jonathan Torrens tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around The DQ Champ's neck!
That Guillotine from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
The DQ Champ struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
The DQ Champ pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around The DQ Champ's neck!
The DQ Champ pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres was tooling Aljamain Sterling for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Aljamain Sterling lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The DQ Champ moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Aljamain Sterling has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Jonathan Torrens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Aljamain Sterling to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Jonathan Torrens is in rear mount over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Miguel Torres has one hook in!
Jonathan Torrens is in rear mount over The DQ Champ with one hook in
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
Jonathan Torrens is locking that Armbar...
The DQ Champ locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Jonathan Torrens lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the closed guard
The DQ Champ succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the closed guard
Aljamain Sterling any adventage in the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
Deep breaths from Miguel Torres who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
The DQ Champ blocks those punches
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres was tooling Aljamain Sterling for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Aljamain Sterling lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The DQ Champ tries to escape from closed guard...
Jonathan Torrens waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Aljamain Sterling! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Jonathan Torrens pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Jonathan Torrens struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres tries a kimura
The DQ Champ breaks the lock.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens 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 The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling tries to turn away and scramble out. Miguel Torres takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Aljamain Sterling spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres is measuring The DQ Champ with his jab.
The DQ Champ isn't fazed.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
Jonathan Torrens uses his strength to keep Jonathan Torrens at a disadvantage
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Jonathan Torrens slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Aljamain Sterling.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Jonathan Torrens's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
Jonathan Torrens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The DQ Champ breaks the lock showing some skills...
The DQ Champ is trying to counter now!
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
Jonathan Torrens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Jonathan Torrens is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The DQ Champ moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Jonathan Torrens's chin
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jonathan Torrens.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is in closed guard... The DQ Champ 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 The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ launches a few weak punches
Jonathan Torrens blocks them effectively.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg
Miguel Torres uses some of his skill by jumping out of The DQ Champ's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Kevin MacDonald has seen that!
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to give The DQ Champ time to recover. Aljamain Sterling seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jonathan Torrens.
Crushing shot to The DQ Champ's body! He's holding his side
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Jonathan Torrens spins out, but Aljamain Sterling was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Jonathan Torrens is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The DQ Champ fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jonathan Torrens is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The DQ Champ blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The DQ Champ use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) is cheering him!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aljamain Sterling hooks Jonathan Torrens's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miguel Torres manages to kick The DQ Champ away and scrambles on top!
The DQ Champ clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Jonathan Torrens is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
The DQ Champ is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The DQ Champ's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miguel Torres pushes Aljamain Sterling down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Jonathan Torrens goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
That Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
The DQ Champ struggles to free himself
Aljamain Sterling breaks the lock and pushes away Miguel Torres, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Jonathan Torrens climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Jonathan Torrens is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Aljamain Sterling has received.
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
Jonathan Torrens doesn't allow him!
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The DQ Champ climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Jonathan Torrens
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The DQ Champ has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
The DQ Champ goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to move to full mount
Jonathan Torrens succeeds
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Aljamain Sterling shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Aljamain Sterling breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling creates enough space to control Miguel Torres's leg.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
Jonathan Torrens uses his strength to keep Jonathan Torrens at a disadvantage
The DQ Champ clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
The DQ Champ 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.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Jonathan Torrens struggles... Aljamain Sterling is unable to take him down
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miguel Torres is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miguel Torres sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jonathan Torrens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Aljamain Sterling's punches
The DQ Champ is on the receiving end of a great combo by Jonathan Torrens.
Terrible one sided match... The DQ Champ was not ready to fight a fighter of Miguel Torres caliber.
Jonathan Torrens moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jonathan Torrens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aljamain Sterling didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
The DQ Champ is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jonathan Torrens looks to work from half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Jonathan Torrens.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 949 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/12 (42%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 962 s
Torres dominated this fight as much as one with a stamina drain could, I suppose.
Miguel Torres looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by The DQ Champ while Kevin MacDonald recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Aljamain Sterling is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Miguel Torres comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Miguel Torres and Aljamain Sterling touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Miguel Torres to the body.
The DQ Champ didn't like that.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Jonathan Torrens slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Aljamain Sterling.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Aljamain Sterling efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Aljamain Sterling gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around Jonathan Torrens
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to escape from the closed guard
Jonathan Torrens succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jonathan Torrens looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. The DQ Champ 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.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jonathan Torrens pushes Aljamain Sterling and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jonathan Torrens.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Jonathan Torrens blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass The DQ Champ's guard.
Jonathan Torrens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Aljamain Sterling regains half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
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.
Jonathan Torrens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aljamain Sterling didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres isolates Aljamain Sterling's right arm looking for an armbar...
Aljamain Sterling manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jonathan Torrens is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The DQ Champ blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Miguel Torres has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jonathan Torrens leans and gets Aljamain Sterling's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Jonathan Torrens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full 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.
Jonathan Torrens is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
That one finds The DQ Champ's thigh
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Jonathan Torrens.
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Round 2
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Jonathan Torrens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aljamain Sterling didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. The DQ Champ 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.
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Jonathan Torrens decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside The DQ Champ's guard.
The DQ Champ did not see that coming! Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ now.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jonathan Torrens blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres pushes The DQ Champ's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Jonathan Torrens who is in full mount! The DQ Champ is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the full mount...
Miguel Torres is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres hooks The DQ Champ's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Aljamain Sterling manages to kick Jonathan Torrens away and scrambles on top!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The DQ Champ blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Jonathan Torrens's guard.
Kevin MacDonald has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jonathan Torrens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
Jonathan Torrens uses his strength to keep Jonathan Torrens at a disadvantage
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jonathan Torrens steps backwards away from Aljamain Sterling. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The DQ Champ pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Jonathan Torrens tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around The DQ Champ's neck!
That Guillotine from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
The DQ Champ struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
The DQ Champ pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres sits up and gets an arm around The DQ Champ's neck!
The DQ Champ pushes Miguel Torres back to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres was tooling Aljamain Sterling for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Aljamain Sterling lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The DQ Champ moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Aljamain Sterling has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... Jonathan Torrens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aljamain Sterling!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres rolls Aljamain Sterling to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Jonathan Torrens is in rear mount over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ has given his back to Miguel Torres who is trying to get one hook in!
Miguel Torres has one hook in!
Jonathan Torrens is in rear mount over The DQ Champ with one hook in
Miguel Torres isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
Jonathan Torrens is locking that Armbar...
The DQ Champ locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Miguel Torres unil he can pull his arm free! Jonathan Torrens lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the closed guard
The DQ Champ succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ tries to escape from the closed guard
Aljamain Sterling any adventage in the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
Deep breaths from Miguel Torres who tries a hammer punch to The DQ Champ's ribs.
The DQ Champ blocks those punches
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres was tooling Aljamain Sterling for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Aljamain Sterling lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The DQ Champ tries to escape from closed guard...
Jonathan Torrens waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Aljamain Sterling! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Jonathan Torrens pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Jonathan Torrens struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres tries a kimura
The DQ Champ breaks the lock.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Aljamain Sterling takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens 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 The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling tries to turn away and scramble out. Miguel Torres takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Aljamain Sterling spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres is measuring The DQ Champ with his jab.
The DQ Champ isn't fazed.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
Jonathan Torrens uses his strength to keep Jonathan Torrens at a disadvantage
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
Jonathan Torrens slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Aljamain Sterling.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Jonathan Torrens's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
Jonathan Torrens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The DQ Champ breaks the lock showing some skills...
The DQ Champ is trying to counter now!
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll on the ground...
Jonathan Torrens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Jonathan Torrens is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The DQ Champ moves backwards and Miguel Torres is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Jonathan Torrens's chin
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jonathan Torrens.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is taking this opportunity to rest.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is in closed guard... The DQ Champ 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 The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ launches a few weak punches
Jonathan Torrens blocks them effectively.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
The DQ Champ misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg
Miguel Torres uses some of his skill by jumping out of The DQ Champ's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres looks to mount Aljamain Sterling...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Kevin MacDonald has seen that!
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to give The DQ Champ time to recover. Aljamain Sterling seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Aljamain Sterling's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jonathan Torrens.
Crushing shot to The DQ Champ's body! He's holding his side
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Aljamain Sterling's guard...
Aljamain Sterling's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Jonathan Torrens spins out, but Aljamain Sterling was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Jonathan Torrens is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The DQ Champ fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Aljamain Sterling tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jonathan Torrens is able to break the lock.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over Jonathan Torrens
Jonathan Torrens reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The DQ Champ blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over Jonathan Torrens
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over Jonathan Torrens
The DQ Champ steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The DQ Champ use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) is cheering him!
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aljamain Sterling hooks Jonathan Torrens's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Miguel Torres manages to kick The DQ Champ away and scrambles on top!
The DQ Champ clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Kevin MacDonald 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Jonathan Torrens is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
The DQ Champ is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jonathan Torrens is holding Aljamain Sterling's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Aljamain Sterling loses balance and goes to the ground.
The DQ Champ's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Jonathan Torrens tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Miguel Torres pushes Aljamain Sterling down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Jonathan Torrens goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in The DQ Champ's eyes...
That Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
The DQ Champ struggles to free himself
Aljamain Sterling breaks the lock and pushes away Miguel Torres, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Jonathan Torrens climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Jonathan Torrens is standing while The DQ Champ is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Aljamain Sterling has received.
The DQ Champ tries to stand up!
Jonathan Torrens doesn't allow him!
Kevin MacDonald halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The DQ Champ climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Good movement from Jonathan Torrens
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The DQ Champ has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
The DQ Champ goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to move to full mount
Jonathan Torrens succeeds
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Aljamain Sterling shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Aljamain Sterling breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Aljamain Sterling looks to counter!
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling creates enough space to control Miguel Torres's leg.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over The DQ Champ
Jonathan Torrens tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
The DQ Champ tries to show some ground skills
Jonathan Torrens uses his strength to keep Jonathan Torrens at a disadvantage
The DQ Champ clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres looks to pass to mount...
The DQ Champ 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.
The DQ Champ is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Aljamain Sterling
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The DQ Champ grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Jonathan Torrens struggles... Aljamain Sterling is unable to take him down
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Miguel Torres is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
Miguel Torres sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jonathan Torrens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Aljamain Sterling's punches
The DQ Champ is on the receiving end of a great combo by Jonathan Torrens.
Terrible one sided match... The DQ Champ was not ready to fight a fighter of Miguel Torres caliber.
Jonathan Torrens moves backwards and Aljamain Sterling is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jonathan Torrens fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aljamain Sterling didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
The DQ Champ is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling can't prevent his opponent from passing. Jonathan Torrens looks to work from half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Jonathan Torrens.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 949 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/12 (42%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 962 s
Torres dominated this fight as much as one with a stamina drain could, I suppose.
