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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Schiknsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Lopez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Schiknsi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiknsi lands a glancing blow to the side of Lopez's head.
No luck for Schiknsi with that takedown attempt.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schiknsi defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Schiknsi blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Schiknsi moves away and avoids it.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Schiknsi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schiknsi counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
Schiknsi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schiknsi, as that shot connected.
Schiknsi swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiknsi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schiknsi showed some decent athleticism there.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schiknsi wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Schiknsi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schiknsi is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schiknsi wants to stand up but Lopez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lopez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schiknsi pulls his head out easily.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schiknsi prevents Lopez from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schiknsi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Schiknsi looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schiknsi is defended easily by Lopez.
Jose Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Schiknsi.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schiknsi scores with a body shot.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Lopez shoots and misses
enabling Schiknsi to counter with a crisp jab.
Schiknsi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses
and Schiknsi counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Schiknsi thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schiknsi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schiknsi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schiknsi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Schiknsi controlling him for the moment.
Lopez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Schiknsi tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schiknsi swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Schiknsi shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schiknsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Schiknsi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schiknsi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schiknsi's guard.
Schiknsi wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lopez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schiknsi dives on top into guard.
Schiknsi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schiknsi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like Schiknsi is going to stand back up.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Schiknsi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schiknsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Schiknsi.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Horrible takedown by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Schiknsi which made him look bad.
Schiknsi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Schiknsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a right hand that Schiknsi ducks under and follows up with a left that Schiknsi also avoids with ease.
Lopez wants to clinch
and Schiknsi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schiknsi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lopez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jose Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lopez misses with a jab to the body
and Schiknsi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schiknsi scores a takedown into full mount!
Schiknsi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiknsi jabs at Lopez's body.
Schiknsi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schiknsi trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Lopez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard but Schiknsi has passed into side control.
Schiknsi looking to finish Lopez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lopez!
Schiknsi unloading with bombs!
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schiknsi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lopez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Schiknsi looking to ground and pound but Lopez is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Schiknsi has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopez really wants to buck Schiknsi off and get back to his feet.
Lopez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Schiknsi wants to control but Lopez manages to buck him off and is now in Schiknsi's guard! Nice work there by Lopez!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schiknsi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez swings for the body but Schiknsi moves out of range.
No joy there for Schiknsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schiknsi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schiknsi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schiknsi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Schiknsi from controlling successfully.
Schiknsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez working for a triangle but Schiknsi defends it easily.
Igor Schiknsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schiknsi passes Lopez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schiknsi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schiknsi moves to take his opponent's back.
Lopez tries to break free.
Lopez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schiknsi's guard. Nice work there by Lopez.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Schiknsi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schiknsi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schiknsi has escaped and now he's on top!
Schiknsi trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez can't keep his opponent in guard - Schiknsi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Schiknsi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Schiknsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Schiknsi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Schiknsi.
Lopez throws the left hand but Schiknsi avoids the punch easily.
Schiknsi scores with a nice right hand.
Lopez wants to clinch but Schiknsi slips to the side
and Schiknsi counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez backing up. Lopez nods at Schiknsi to acknowledge the strikes.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Schiknsi's body. Schiknsi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schiknsi shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Igor Schiknsi has been cut.
Schiknsi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Schiknsi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schiknsi.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Schiknsi is having none of it.
Schiknsi advances to half guard.
Schiknsi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Schiknsi eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Schiknsi trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schiknsi is one step ahead there.
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schiknsi stands up from Lopez's guard - Schiknsi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schiknsi circles away quickly and effectively.
Schiknsi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws a right hand that Schiknsi ducks under and follows up with a left that Schiknsi also avoids with ease.
Lopez falls off balance throwing a combination
so Schiknsi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiknsi wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Schiknsi has his hands clasped together but Lopez extends an breaks Schiknsi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lopez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Lopez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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